Are you in need of some tips and tricks for paint projects? Look no further!

First Steps for Success
  • Cleaning furniture is a must. Use White Lightning on your piece! Most painting fails happen when a piece has dirt or residue.
  • Always start with a damp brush. (Unless you’re dry brushing, of course)
  • You don’t need a lot of paint on your brush. Our paint has beautiful, thick coverage.
  • Keeping the paint moist will help it go further and last longer for more projects. You can always add more water to the paint. (Don’t forget; it’s water-based)
  • Take your time. Don’t feel like you have to hurry. Painting with Dixie Belle Paint is relaxing and fun!
  • Invest in the right tools like the Dixie Belle Paint synthetic brushes, chip brushes, and more.
  • Your first piece may not be perfect. Don’t give up. Get creative! Watch videos, read blogs, study photos, and most importantly, experiment!
Top Coat & Cure Time Tips
  • Apply Gator Hide in very thin coats in one direction. Learn more here!
  • Store your Blue Sponge inside your Gator Hide instead of cleaning it after every use.
  • Dry time and cure time is so important! Never rush a project. If you do, you might end up spending more time correcting your mistakes.
Have you tried this?
  • When blending, spray your piece with water to help move the paint.
  • Change the color of Best Dang Wax with one of our 64 amazing colors.
  • Apply paint with baby wipes to create a stained look.
  • Put Vaseline around the lid of the paint jar to keep it from getting stuck.

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Dixie Belle Paint Company

Dixie Belle Paint was born out of the belief that creating beautiful timeless pieces should be easy, unintimidating and fun. Our line of chalk mineral paints has adhesive qualities designed to eliminate the need to sand, prime or prep. Just choose your favorite color from our palette of 64 stunning colors, clean your creation and start painting. No sanding, priming or sealing required! Your masterpiece will have a matte finish that can be distressed beautifully.

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