At Dixie Belle Paint Company, we believe in bringing creativity, color, and a whole lot of character to your DIY projects. Our paint products do more than just work beautifully—they have names that stick with you, make you smile, and add personality to your process.
Whether you’re sealing, blending, waxing, or adding textured detail, our names are just as bold as our formulas. To help you get familiar with the lingo, here’s our playful and informative Dixie Belle Dictionary—a guide to what our most iconic products really mean.
White Lightning
Definition: The ultimate prep-step superhero.
Translation: A powerful cleaner that removes grease, grime, wax buildup, and residue from furniture before painting.
Why the name? Because it strikes fast and leaves your surface clean and ready to go.
Start every chalk painted furniture project with a good scrub-down using White Lightning for strong adhesion and lasting results.
Bonding BOSS
Definition: The primer that means business.
Translation: A stain- and odor-blocking primer that grips to slick surfaces and seals in potential bleed-through from wood tannins.
Why the name? Because it’s tough, dependable, and takes control—just like a boss.
Bonding BOSS replaces both Slick Stick and BOSS, making it your go-to for prepping everything from laminate to mahogany. One product, total prep power.
Gator Hide
Definition: A tough-as-nails top coat with a bite.
Translation: A water-repellent, super durable clear coat for protecting chalk painted furniture, cabinets, or even outdoor pieces.
Why the name? Because it’s tough as a gator’s hide—strong, resilient, and ready for heavy use.
Gator Hide is perfect for kitchen tables, bathroom vanities, and other high-traffic areas that need long-lasting protection from moisture and daily wear.
Big Mama’s Butta
Definition: A conditioning salve that revives, refreshes, and protects.
Translation: A rich, easy-to-apply salve that hydrates raw wood, conditions chalk painted surfaces, and even helps drawers glide more smoothly.
Why the name? Because it’s soft, silky, and comforting—just like Mama’s homemade fix for tired furniture.
Big Mama’s Butta smells amazing and leaves behind a smooth, subtle sheen that enhances the natural look of wood and painted finishes.
Howdy-Do Hemp Oil
Definition: A friendly finish for wood lovers.
Translation: A hemp-based oil that enriches wood grain and gives chalk painted furniture a soft, natural look.
Why the name? Because it’s as easygoing and charming as a Southern “Howdy Do!”
Apply Howdy-Do Hemp Oil to raw wood, worn finishes, or painted surfaces for a subtle, low-luster finish that’s smooth to the touch.
Big Daddy Brush
Definition: The heavy-hitter brush with serious coverage.
Translation: A large natural bristle brush that holds more paint and covers more surface with fewer strokes.
Why the name? Because when there’s a big job to tackle, you need the Big Daddy.
Perfect for dressers, buffets, and tables, the Big Daddy Brush is made for maximum coverage and a smooth application every time.
Best Dang Brush
Definition: A do-it-all brush that lives up to its name.
Translation: A natural bristle brush that’s ideal for painting, blending, and waxing.
Why the name? Because once you try it, you’ll say it too—it’s the Best Dang Brush!
Its size and shape make the Best Dang Brush great for detail work, finishing touches, and getting into tight spaces while still delivering flawless results.
Easy Peasy Spray Wax
Definition: The easiest way to seal and protect your project.
Translation: A spray-on wax for sealing chalk painted furniture, painted fabric, rub-on transfers, and even outdoor decor.
Why the name? Because it’s just that—easy peasy. Shake, spray, wipe, done.
This one-of-a-kind product simplifies the waxing process and offers a soft, sealed finish with no buffing required. Easy Peasy Spray Wax is perfect for quick projects or sealing hard-to-reach surfaces.
Dixie Dirt
Definition: A little mess that makes a masterpiece.
Translation: A pigmented powder used to add age, depth, and antique character to painted furniture.
Why the name? Because we took “dirt” and made it desirable.
Apply Dixie Dirt over clear wax to make crevices, carvings, and corners pop with perfectly placed depth and vintage detail.
Sea Spray
Definition: Your shortcut to coastal texture and chippy charm.
Translation: A texture additive that creates a weathered, layered finish full of movement and character.
Why the name? Because it mimics the look of cresting ocean waves and time-worn seaside surfaces.
Mix Sea Spray with Chalk Mineral Paint to create raised layers, coastal vibes, or old-world effects with an artistic edge.
Dixie Mud
Definition: Your sculpt, shape, and stencil secret weapon.
Translation: A thick, spreadable medium used for filling holes, creating raised stencils, or adding dimensional details to furniture and decor.
Why the name? Because it’s just like mud—only way more useful in a makeover.
Use Dixie Mud to repair damage, customize your piece with stenciled reliefs, or add creative texture before painting.
No matter what project you’re working on—flipping furniture, updating home décor, or just playing with paint—our product names are more than just fun. They’re tools to help you paint with confidence, creativity, and a whole lot of style. To learn about the different types of paint we sell, check out our blog, Dixie Belle Controversy: Which Paint to Use.
Which Dixie Belle product do you think deserves a spot in the next edition of the Dictionary? Tag us in your posts or drop a suggestion—we’re always listening!
