Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Painting a Cedar wall with Cottage Paint.


painting a cedar wall White


Spring is almost here, even though we still have snow on the ground, and freezing cold winds today. After a long Winter, we may feel the urge to refresh our interior spaces, and put away the Winter decor, and paint. Cottage Paint, which is made in Canada, is perfect for painting over wood.  
 




Painting a cedar wall white




Serenity Cottage Paint, in Silk finish, is what was used in this photo. This is applied with a Cottage Paint brush or a microfiber roller. Applying 2 coats gives a good coverage. Of course, you should clean the wall with Cottage Paint Furniture Clean and Prep, prior to painting. One may think that the knots in the cedar will show through eventually, so far, they have not. Use BIN primer ( shellac-based) to prime before painting  if you are worried about the tannins in the wood bleeding through. 

Cottage Paint Furniture Clean and Prep

Finish your Spring refresh with some new Spring accessories. 

Spring nest wreath with blues and greens


There are loads of Vases, and Home decor items which are on sale. Also, loads of Store props, and shelving. 

faux plant in white ceramic pot

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Sunday, February 16, 2025

Buying Cottage Paint in Northern Ontario.



Blue skies with some clouds

It's February and the weather has been chilly....minus 24C at night. Clear blue skies during the day tempt you to head outside for a walk...until the cold wind hits your face. Time to get out your paintbrushes, and tackle some of your fixer-upper furniture projects! Gardening is out of the question, with all that snow outside. 


Cottage Paint logo


Cottage Paint is made in Canada, and can be used to paint furniture, or to paint walls. Our Summers are so short in Canada, while the Winter drags on forever. If you are new to painting with Chalky Paint, start with the Expression Cottage Paint. 

Cottage Paint gallon cans

Cottage Paint - colour: Hidden Lagoon

Hidden Lagoon Cottage Paint - a lovely, bluish green. It reminds you of the bluish green colour of the Caribbean sea. 

Cottage Paint serenity quart, roller and brushes

Your first step is to clean with Cottage Paint Clean and Prep, then the paint can be brushed or rolled on. 


Blue antique dresser

Old Furniture gets a new lease on life with Cottage Paint. There are 58 Colours to choose from. 


Kitchen cupboards painted with Cottage Paint Serenity

Kitchen makeover in progress - Cabinet doors pained with Cottage Paint. 



A cabinet ( probably a record cabinet) makeover with Cottage Paint Expression - colour Cloudy Day. 


Spring is a few months away, it's never too early to be dreaming of pale pink Blossoms! Colour shown is Early Dawn. if you would like a Colour chart of Cottage Paint colours, call us at 807-475-3551, or contact us via email. https://iwindowshop.ca/