The Inside Story
June 19, 2019
After a lot of deliberation, you’ve selected the FAT Paint colour you’ll use to re-invent a piece of furniture. You have your tools at the ready and you’re all set to dive into the task. But wait! Do you have a design plan? There’s no doubt in my mind that with just making that...
French Farmhouse Style: How to create this FAT-tabulous look yourself! – Guest Post: Camille from The Urban Upcycler
April 19, 2018
We’re thrilled to introduce Camille from The Urban Upcycler in Ottawa, Ontario; a talented artisan that does FATtabulous things with FAT Paint! Camille has been transforming furniture from shabby to chic since February 2017. We are inFATuated with her passion, talent, expertise and techniques… they leave us inspired and speechless every time! This French Farmhouse in...
How to Use: TFPC’s Specialty GLAZE
January 15, 2018
Another creative and fun way to enhance your FAT Paint’d projects is adding one, two or even four tones of our Specialty GLAZE. With our Specialty GLAZE you can create unique, one-of-a-kind finishes. The water-based, translucent film transforms surfaces such as wood, metal and glass into prized heirlooms by producing an aged, antique-like look without...
Prep Before You Paint
January 3, 2018
You may have heard through the grapevine that you don’t have to prep a surface before you use FAT Paint. We’re here to dispel that myth. There is NO SUCH thing as a no-prep paint!...
Take the Stress out of Distressing
December 19, 2017
Shabby-chic. Aged. Worn. Perfectly imperfect. Distressed. Or… yes… not distressed at all. Whatever you want, just go for it! Creating an effective and beautiful distressed finish on your freshly FAT Paint’d furniture look isn’t something to stress about. A lot of people are a bit apprehensive about the process, but you really shouldn’t sweat...
FAT Paint’d Pumpkin
October 20, 2017
If your Instagram feed is anything like ours, you’re likely scrolling through an influx of FAT Paint’d pumpkin pictures these days. And that can only mean one thing: Halloween is right around the corner!!...
How to Use: Extra FAT
October 10, 2017
Now that you’ve mastered your FAT Paint technique, it’s time to get a little more creative. That’s where our speciality products, like Extra FAT, come in. Extra FAT enhances the consistency of the paint—perfect for the artisan who wants to FAT’n up their projects with added dimension and texture. The 100% all-natural powdered additive is...
How to Use: CLEAR Top Coat
October 3, 2017
We often brag out our FAT Wax as the go-to sealant for your FAT Paint projects. And rightfully so. It’s awesome! It leaves behind a durable and lustrous museum-quality polish that’s smooth as silk and soft to the touch. But in some cases, you may be looking for a little extra protection. That’s where our CLEAR Top Coat...
Easy, Peasy FAT Wax Tutorial
September 13, 2017
Ahhhh… FAT Wax—the perfect complement to every FAT Paint project! If you haven’t tried it yet, what are you waiting for? It’s lush, supple, durable and oh-so-easy to apply. In fact, we recently received this email from one of our FAT Paint Artisans, who had never used it before. “This was the first time I...
Easy FAT Paint Tutorial
August 10, 2017
FAT Paint 101: Back to Basics We’ve been saying it for years, but it’s worth repeating: FAT Paint is super easy to use. And we’re not just saying that because we’re the ones who make the product; we’re saying it because it’s true! You can transform an old, dated piece of furniture from drab to...