We found this cute little writing desk recently. It has great detailing and was in mint condition. But there was a thick layer of varnish that needed to be removed along with some of the red stain. Here's the red oak minus the thick coat of...
Are Chalk Paint® brushes really worth the extra dollar? Over at Metheny Weir, we have had the most experience with specifically Anne Sloan Paint brushes. One of the biggest questions we receive is, " Are these special brushes really worth the money?" [caption id="attachment_4251" align="aligncenter" width="605"]...
This short video shows you how we create a custom color using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan. https://youtu.be/6iWw6etLlSY...
The Holidays are a perfect time to practice Charity and this year, Metheny Weir is hosting a special event honoring the fortitude shown by the three women held captive for over a decade in a Cleveland home. This event called a "Chair-ity Affair is our popular Chair...
A few months ago a couple stopped by our studio in search of the perfect wall finishes for their home built in 1862. After introducing them to Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan, they decided to paint their old plastered walls and provide the...
Check out our latest kitchen cabinet makeover using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan. The homeowner was looking for a brighter kitchen so they added a little crown molding to their existing cabinets and we painted the perimeter cabinets in Old White. The island...
Create a hurricane glass trivet, master the paint in our Intro and Advanced Classes or finish a piece in our Chair Affair! We've got lots to choose from. Just go to our workshop page or click on the highlighted day on our calendar. From painting a simple...
Create this Pillow at our Workshop! This Saturday, January 26th is the first in our Metheny Weir series of workshops for the little "extras" that take your furniture painting to the next level. This Saturday is Stencil Style. Learn how to embellish your furniture with the latest...
These are some of our new finishes and the photos that inspired them. We created these for our latest kitchen cabinet class. They are very simple yet they make a stunning addition to an island, desk area or hutch. And of course, they are fabulous on...
The number one question we get from our customers is "what color should I paint this piece?". I have to say that's a hard one for even us to answer but we've made a few suggestions below as a guide to your question. Every single...