New Chalk Paint Methods Aug 28th Shaker Hts 11-2 Aug 2nd Rocky River 11-2 Learn about color, texture and timeless methods that will take your skills to the next level. We will learn how to use a wash to advance and enrich the color of a finish,...
We're Saying Farewell to Larchmere The sad news is that Metheny Weir's Shaker Heights location will close for good on September 29th. After years of way too much driving back and forth between locations, we've decided to simplify our business and enjoy life a little more. So, we're consolidating at...
[caption id="attachment_5113" align="alignleft" width="216"] Example of Rifle Paper Tray[/caption] We will provide all the goodies to turn a plain wood sample into a beautiful handcrafted tray. Learn techniques using Annie Sloan products and bright, trendy Rifle Paper Co. papers for a fun summer tray. It's a...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...