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…

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.

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…

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

The Purple Painted Lady loves what Carrie did to her slate using French Linen, Graphite Chalk Paint® and Annie Sloan's Lacquer

Do you have old slate tile that is starting to fall apart? Let me show you how to paint exterior slate tile and make it look brand new again!

Handmade gift – nice image

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