Painting slate

If we were to tell you the most common questions we get asked here at You Can Folk It, it would be how to paint on to different surfaces. Within our kits, you receive the materials that are best for beginner projects, mount board and wood. We chose these because they require no preparation beyond base coating and they are a delight to paint being small, manageable (thanks to the flat, smooth surface) and easily replaceable should you be unhappy with the finished result (though we have never…

Yes !, I painted my floors ! 18 years ago, we put in the most beautiful Indian Slate floors. I loved them for years, but I got tired of all the colour and wanted to change them. The cost to rip out a tile floor and replace it is HUGE. Not an option I wanted to look at. So I decided to paint them with my most fabulous Chalky Patina Paint. Before It started when I found this delicious fabric ! I made new curtains for the breakfast nook. Well that lead to the floor, and so it began... #1 strip…

Today I'm sharing with you these easy Rudolph Coasters using slate coasters I scored from Michaels. These little beauties were easy to make and make great gift ideas! What you need: Slate tile coasters from Michaels White Paint Red Paint Glue and red glitter Vinyl cutout from Silhouette OR a reindeer stencil How to: Start

I have this problem. My most recently completed project is always my favorite. But this time, these faux slate floors really are my favorite. In all seriousness, I cannot believe the difference a little paint can make. Yes, my back is still aching. Yes, my hamstrings are sore. Yes, I realize this

Benjamin Moore on Instagram: "Envelop your space in the moody hues from the #ColorTrends2025 palette, including the Color of the Year 2025, Cinnamon Slate 2113-40. Whether you choose a cider-like brown like Chowning’s Tan CW-195 or a jewel tone like Stained Glass CSP-685, you’ll be setting a dramatic and sophisticated tone throughout your home. Watch above to discover their beauty, then visit our website or a locally owned store to purchase a color sample. #BenjaminMoore #Paint #Home…

Hand-painted, hanging slate sign. Feature wildflowers and Welcome. Great for indoors and Outdoors.

Inexpensive update for old slate flooring using chalk paint

In 2022, I wrote a post about painting slate tiles. Since then, I have received numerous emails and private messages asking me about it. I thought I would share an update in...

Slate is a beautiful, gray natural stone. It is often painted to look like marble or other, more expensive, stone, or sometimes during a painting project, flecks of paint become adhered to its surface. Whether you are dealing with small spots or layers of paint on slate, you'll find it easy to remove.