APC Loves 1980’s Furniture
APC Loves 1980’s Furniture We here at APC absolutely love 80’s furniture! That distinctive oak look. The classless edges and the blocky nature of it all. Not to mention it’s readily available at thrift stores with budget-friendly prices. Why is it that we love such a tasteless era...
New Colors, New Possibilities!
New Colors, New Possibilities! We’re excited to announce that we’ve added some new colors to our inventory! American Paint Company currently carries 46 colors across three collections – Tried & True, Bold & Beautiful, and Canadian Collection. We’re pleased to announce...
Produce Professional-Looking Pieces with APC
Produce Professional-Looking Pieces with APC Feel a little nervous at the prospect of refinishing a beloved piece? Or maybe you’ve got grand ideas for a decrepit looking piece, but unsure of how to begin? Then you have to check out this amazing re-furnishing. Candyce Mitchell shows us how she...
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC – PART 3
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC – PART 3 STEP 3: SEAL In our previous post of this series, we discussed the grand world of distressing! If you haven’t had a chance to read it, we encourage you to take a look. We cover 3 different distressing techniques as well as the benefits...
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC – PART 2
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC – PART 2 STEP 2: DISTRESS Using a clay based paint gives you the freedom and flexibility to get more creative with your furniture. There are several different techniques and ways to distress your furniture; which basically means to age the piece, or...
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC – PART 1
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC – PART 1 STEP 1: PAINT In this first series’ post to The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC, we’ll cover everything you might expect from using APC Clay, Chalk, Mineral Base paint for the first time. We’ll cover how to prep your...
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC – INTRO
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC – Introduction Are you just getting started on your first project with American Paint Company products? Feeling a little nervous or at a loss of where to start? Never fear! We’ve got you covered! In this Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to...
The Dab – Painting with Plastic Bags
The Dab – Painting with Plastic Bags What’s in the Box? Challenge Your Creativity Who says you need a paint brush to actually apply paint!? Alright, okay, you probably need a paint brush in most cases. However, if you’re looking for a different technique with a different finish,...
Tint Your Wood Filler
Tint Your Wood Filler An APC Retailer’s Tip We here at APC have a great community of retailers who have a vast array of knowledge and experience when it comes to refinishing furniture pieces. And because they’re gracious, they share and pass these tips along. This tip today is brought...
Recycle & Repurpose Projects with APC
Recycle & Repurpose Projects with APC What’s In The Box? Challenge Your Creativity Welcome to this week’s “What’s in the Box?” blog post. This series is our version of the “mystery bag” located conveniently next to the cash register of your local Claires....