How to use Colorantic Chalk Based Paint and Products
How to use Colorantic chalk based paint
Living room cabinet revalued with wax patina
I am very passionate about decoration, and now that our century-old house has been completely renovated, I take great pleasure in decorating it. Since 2013, we have been looking for the favorite to decorate one of the spaces of our very large living room. Since we...
How to give an antique look to a chest
Some furniture remains in our possession for decades. Over time, trends change, evolve. The wonderful thing about furniture is that we can bring it to life with chalk based paint. Marie shares her story with us with a chest that she has owned for 30 years. She gives...
Painting wooden bird houses with chalk based paint
I am very excited to present you a beautiful Christmas project. Today I decided to paint woodenbird houses, which can be found in all supermarkets, with Colorantic chalk based paint. For this project we will be using chalk based paint, glitter, glaze and wax. Products...
Dresser restoration with chalk based paint
The 2020 pandemic allowed me to discover a new passion: restoring furniture and embellishing it with chalk paint! I have been a secondary school teacher for 26 years. I love my job, but restoring furniture is my plan B. That's how Plan B Atelier was born! Products...
Can you paint melamine? It’s possible with Colorantic!
Painting Melamine - Introduction Painting melamine, is that possible? With Colorantic products, yes it is! Bénédicte Girard from La Belle Commode explains how this is possible. The products used to paint melamine - Cleaner and varnish remover (TSP) - Matt...
Can you paint porcelain houses with Colorantic? Yes! Here’s how to do it
Introduction - How to paint porcelain houses Diane Lavoie shares with us a special Christmas project that she carried out a few years ago, but which is still relevant round the holidays. How can you paint porcelain houses? Well, the answer can be found just a...
Kids Dresser Makeover
Introduction A good friend of mine gave me some furniture that belonged to her daughter. Right away, I had a big weakness for a simple dresser, but very, very, very colourful. I immediately thought of making a dresser for my youngest child's bedroom. The one he had at...
A new collaboration with the talented Rosalie Taillefer-Simard! Discover her first project with our products!
How to paint a used furniture with Colorantic chalk based paint products The Colorantic team is proud to present its latest collaboration with the talented Rosalie Taillefer-Simard! Discover her first project with our products! We will not lie to you, it is...
Upgrade a kitchen table set Shabby chic style
This week, Julie Loiselle, from La Fleur Rustique, shows you how to upgrade a kitchen table and its four chairs with Colorantic products. A magnificent Shabby Chic style project that will make your dining room the centerpiece of your home! Here are a few words from...
How to upgrade your staircase with chalk based paint
IntroductionFor 2 months now, I have lived in a new property with my family. Four floors of pre-paneled walls and projects in the making that thrills me a lot. After putting so much energy into removing all the wall paneling on the ground floor and in the stairwell, I...
How to use Colorantic waxes
Living room cabinet revalued with wax patina
I am very passionate about decoration, and now that our century-old house has been completely renovated, I take great pleasure in decorating it. Since 2013, we have been looking for the favorite to decorate one of the spaces of our very large living room. Since we...
Painting wooden bird houses with chalk based paint
I am very excited to present you a beautiful Christmas project. Today I decided to paint woodenbird houses, which can be found in all supermarkets, with Colorantic chalk based paint. For this project we will be using chalk based paint, glitter, glaze and wax. Products...
Can you paint porcelain houses with Colorantic? Yes! Here’s how to do it
Introduction - How to paint porcelain houses Diane Lavoie shares with us a special Christmas project that she carried out a few years ago, but which is still relevant round the holidays. How can you paint porcelain houses? Well, the answer can be found just a...
A new collaboration with the talented Rosalie Taillefer-Simard! Discover her first project with our products!
How to paint a used furniture with Colorantic chalk based paint products The Colorantic team is proud to present its latest collaboration with the talented Rosalie Taillefer-Simard! Discover her first project with our products! We will not lie to you, it is...
How to upgrade your staircase with chalk based paint
IntroductionFor 2 months now, I have lived in a new property with my family. Four floors of pre-paneled walls and projects in the making that thrills me a lot. After putting so much energy into removing all the wall paneling on the ground floor and in the stairwell, I...
How to prep your Furniture before Chalk Based Painting
Introduction Bénédicte, from La belle commode, shows us today how to properly pre your furniture with Colorantic products. The key to the success and sustainability of your work lies in the preparation for it. It is therefore essential to follow all of the recommended...
How to do a wax finish with Colorantic products
Introduction Do you believe applying a wax finish is not easy and seems impossible to do? Think again because the application of wax is simple, but you must have the right techniques. In this blog, you will see how to achieve a BOHO-style finish and you will learn the...
How to paint a small coffee table with Metallic paint
Introduction Do you have a small coffee table or small piece of furniture that you want to make unique with a layer or accent of metallic colour? Try the Colorantic metallic chalk paint line, it's stunning and super easy to handle. In this video, you will learn how to...
How to upgrade a coffee table
Introduction This week, Lucie, blogger at Colorantic, shows us how to upgrade a coffee table. So you can follow, step by step, how to recreate your living room table in your decor. Just before, here are a few words from Lucie: "I bought a dull coffee table. It had a...
Apply Wax Tutorial (French Vidéo)
How to apply wax? This question can now be answered by watching this short video created by woodworkers Pattes & Poufs and Colorantic. This video is in French. English videos will soon be updated.
How to use Colorantic glazes
Painting wooden bird houses with chalk based paint
I am very excited to present you a beautiful Christmas project. Today I decided to paint woodenbird houses, which can be found in all supermarkets, with Colorantic chalk based paint. For this project we will be using chalk based paint, glitter, glaze and wax. Products...
Dresser restoration with chalk based paint
The 2020 pandemic allowed me to discover a new passion: restoring furniture and embellishing it with chalk paint! I have been a secondary school teacher for 26 years. I love my job, but restoring furniture is my plan B. That's how Plan B Atelier was born! Products...
Rejuvenate a dining room set with Colorantic products
Introduction After my new house was built, my dining room set looked old-fashioned. I decided to give it a second life with products from a Quebec company, Colorantic. In this blog you will find the different products used, as well as the steps that helped rejuvenate...
Glaze – A Stain Effect
Glaze: Create your own Stain Colorantic glazes can be used as stain! Dare try them to create a yellow, red, pink, blue or green stain. You too can create your custom coloured stain The clear glaze can be mixed with any Colorantic™ chalk...
How to create stain with Colorantic’s glazes
Glazes can be used as stains! Dare make your own blue, green, red, pink or yellow stain with Colorantic glazes. Mix 1/4 of your choice of Colorantic colour with 3/4 of clear Window glaze. Another blog has been written previously about glazes. Don't forget to...
The Glazes – Colorantic™
The Colorantic™ Glazes The Colorantic™ glazes are offered in many colours: Chocolate Cake Brown, Window Clear and the two new glazes: Grey Kitten and White Cloud. The available sizes are 4, 8 and 16 oz. What is a glaze? A glaze is mainly used as a clear juxtaposition...
How to use Colorantic varnishes
How to give an antique look to a chest
Some furniture remains in our possession for decades. Over time, trends change, evolve. The wonderful thing about furniture is that we can bring it to life with chalk based paint. Marie shares her story with us with a chest that she has owned for 30 years. She gives...
Dresser restoration with chalk based paint
The 2020 pandemic allowed me to discover a new passion: restoring furniture and embellishing it with chalk paint! I have been a secondary school teacher for 26 years. I love my job, but restoring furniture is my plan B. That's how Plan B Atelier was born! Products...
Can you paint melamine? It’s possible with Colorantic!
Painting Melamine - Introduction Painting melamine, is that possible? With Colorantic products, yes it is! Bénédicte Girard from La Belle Commode explains how this is possible. The products used to paint melamine - Cleaner and varnish remover (TSP) - Matt...
A new collaboration with the talented Rosalie Taillefer-Simard! Discover her first project with our products!
How to paint a used furniture with Colorantic chalk based paint products The Colorantic team is proud to present its latest collaboration with the talented Rosalie Taillefer-Simard! Discover her first project with our products! We will not lie to you, it is...
How to paint a Breakfast Tray
Earlier in September, Audrey-Ann Blais, Instagrammer and Youtuber, shared with us her upgrade of a breakfast tray using Colorantic products. We can create a beautiful accessory that fits perfectly into any decor! In addition to being pretty, it is practical for any...
101 Basic Colorantic Workshop – currently in French !
An English video will be posted soon. Why not learn a bit of French while watching Natacha Creative, Colorantic FR Ambassador, show you how to use Colorantic's products?
Colorantic™’s Top Coat
Our Top Coat My retailers and I are proud to launch our clear top coat! 100% Canadian-made, our Colorantic™ top coat does not yellow furniture! Having tried many different brands, I can assure you that it is very difficult to find a varnish that is truly clear! Our...