by Alison Gregory | 2 Dec 2024
Prep Like a Pro Bundle is a complete furniture prep kit for painting, including sanding sponges, surface cleaner and natural brush soap. Clean, sand and degloss furniture in one simple system for perfect paint adhesion and professional results.
by callie | 17 May 2023
Artisan Prep Pads are premium flexible sanding sponges for furniture prep, featuring four essential grits for smoothing surfaces, distressing and sanding between coats for perfect paint adhesion.
by callie | 1 Mar 2021
Artisan Quick Prep Primer is a premium water-based stain and tannin blocking primer that delivers excellent adhesion on slick surfaces while sealing stains, odours and tannin bleed. Fast drying and easy to use, it creates the perfect base for painting. Available in White, Grey or Black in 500ml and 1L.
by Alison Gregory | 20 Mar 2026 | Tutorials
bleed through furniture painting australia If you’ve ever painted a piece of furniture and watched yellow, brown or pink staining creep through your beautiful fresh paint, you’ll know how frustrating tannin bleed through can be. We’ve all been there. It catches...
by Alison Gregory | 7 Mar 2026
Primer Quick Guide Understanding when primer is truly needed removes the guesswork and prevents the most common paint problems. This printable guide explains where primer makes a difference, where it doesn’t, and how professionals approach surface preparation for a...
by Alison Gregory | 22 Jul 2025 | Tutorials, Uncategorized
Laminate furniture is budget-friendly and widely available—but its slick surface can make it feel impossible to paint. Fortunately, with the right tools and Artisan Paint Company products, you can transform any laminate piece into a beautiful, long-lasting feature....
by Alison Gregory | 16 Sep 2024
Artisan Stain & Seal Polyurethane is a premium water-based stain and sealer in one, formulated to colour and protect raw timber and painted surfaces in a single step. This hard-wearing, translucent polyurethane penetrates and seals at the same time, creating a beautiful matte timber look with rich colour and professional-grade durability.
by Alison Gregory | 17 Sep 2023
Artisan Poly Varnish is a high-performance, non-yellowing, water-based polyurethane sealer designed to protect painted and timber surfaces. Formulated with 100% pure polyurethane resin, it delivers exceptional durability and long-lasting protection, making it ideal for tabletops, kitchens, bathrooms and other high-traffic areas.
This super-tough clear varnish creates a beautiful protective finish over Artisan Natural Chalk Finish without altering the look, and is perfect for sealing specialty effects where a matte, natural appearance is desired. Suitable for both interior and exterior use, and available in Matte, Satin and Gloss.
by Alison Gregory | 21 May 2022
Easy Scrub is a heavy-duty surface cleaner and deglosser designed to remove grease, grime, wax and oils from furniture and painted surfaces. It creates a thoroughly clean, paintable surface, making it the ideal prep solution before painting or refinishing.
by callie | 31 Mar 2021
Cotton is a soft, warm white mineral paint colour exclusive to the Artisan Mineral Paint range, perfect for creating smooth, modern furniture finishes with a fresh, timeless look.
by Alison Gregory | 30 Mar 2021
Magnolia is a light cool neutral white that is a blend of cream with subtle cool grey undertones. Inspired by the stunning magnolia flower, this beautiful pale neutral works well as a blank canvas for a soft monochromatic look, team it with one of our cool blues for a Hamptons feel or go bold and team it with Jet or Regatta for a masculine vibe.
by callie | 29 Mar 2021
A warm cream that glows with a hint of yellow.