Completed Projects
27 Feb Check out our new workshops!
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25 Feb Stop in for a look at our new studio wall.
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28 Jun Rustic Layered Finish
We changed a basic white hollow door into this cool rustic layered look with a little flat moulding and a rustic layered paint finish and our customers love it! Here's a step by step: Using Graphite Chalk Paint® apply the paint in random directions pretty liberally. Using...
29 May Stencil and Metallic Technique
This is a foil and stencil technique which is great for table tops or even door panels. You could use gold or silver leaf, however, foil is less expensive and fun for a change. First you will paint your surface using Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan....
09 Apr Bringing a Great Red Oak Piece Back to Life
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...
07 Feb BYOP Bring Your Own Piece!
Metheny Weir holds various workshops throughout the year at the Shaker Heights and Rocky River locations. Many people may have questions as to what a workshop looks like or what the key components of a workshop are. Today, we will take you through a Metheny...
24 Jan Why Annie Sloan Wax?
Why is Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Wax so great? First, your goal is to create beautifully hand rendered vintage painted pieces. The Chalk Paint® is rather thick and if applied in a slap dash manner, it creates gorgeous brush strokes. When you apply Annie Sloan Soft...
28 Jan Two Color Distressed Finish with a Wash
This is an easy way to incorporate 2 colors into a piece. We added a wash to finish it off. This is the first "Get This Look" post explaining how we do Chalk Paint® finishes at Metheny Weir. We will have a "Get This Look" post...
02 Oct Finally! Our Visit to the Home of Chalk Paint®
What a moment! We were so fortunate to attend the 25th Anniversary of Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan in Oxford, England, a few weeks back. Yes, Chalk Paint® is 25 years old in England, but it's only been available for a few short years here...