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Take a look at what some of our customers have achieved - we love before and after photos!

Hi Al,  Thanks for the follow up, love the paints! Sold many pieces of furniture after using the paints to reinvent them. Referred some people to you guys, I try not to give away my secrets but this stuff is the best. I have attached some pictures of projects that I had painted.  Thanks! Michele, Succasunna, NJ

Fred, Easton, PA

Rosemary, Perry Hall, MD

I have used the silver leaf to cover brass bathroom hardware and they turned really great.
Love your products! Thanks!

Rita, Louisville, TN

Here are a few photos. The first picture is of both a plant stand and a cabinet. I painted both in a very short time…very happy with the results.   Also, I practiced with different colors on a wall unit door that doesn't actually get used. I just wanted to practice before taking on a big project.   I still can't believe I was able to do this!! It's so EASY! Janet, Brooklyn, NY

One Desk's Journey... I recently received an update from one of our customers who submitted a testimonial to us last year.  She receovered an old desk from Goodwill and gave it new life with one of our Distressing Kits.  Below is the original testimonial she sent in, along with before and after photos. Cheri sent me a link to her blog updating me on the desk.  Click here to read her blog:  @ Home with Cheri Would love to know where the desk ends up next!
I received my order today, and already painted a desk and I love the paint!  It's so easy to work with and the finish is beautiful.   Here are before and after pictures of the desk I painted.  I got (the desk) at Goodwill for $49;  it's a Drexel Heritage Desk from the 1960's.  It was yellowed and worn before-- but with Caromal Colours paint I've been able to give it a better looking antique look now.  Check it out! Cheri, Valencia, CA

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A Kitchen Cabinet Remodel...
Dear Al & Carol,   As I promised, I am sending you photo`s of my biggest project to date. I redid my kitchen cabinets, which I describe to folks as "orange oak"....and I transformed them into beautiful pieces of art! I used the Parchment distressing paint, I crackled the raised panels of the doors using a soft gray/blue underneath, and of course, used the toner. I added rustic hardware, and now my kitchen is so bright and beautiful. I placed another order today as my dad wants me to do his kitchen cabinets now! Your product is definately one of a kind! Thank You!!!!!! Jill Francour Menominee, MI

 

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I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful support.  After two years of hesitation I've finally begun painting my kitchen cabinets.  I was nervous because I am not a skilled painter, and my cabinets were grainy oak.  Your product is perfect.  I cut in the edges with a brush and rolled the rest.  It's looking great.  Special thanks to Sue, at your toll-free number, who was so helpful when I need specific guidance mid-project.

I am expecting compliments on my "new" cabinets, and will not hesitate to steer my friends to you.

Martha
West Chicago, IL

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I was going to do only the island in peppercorn & the rest parchment but the peppercorn made the granite countertops look so good i'm now doing all the lower cabinets in peppercorn....

Terri Milan, Austin, TX 

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I was so excited to find out about your company through the Country Living Magazine!  We just moved into our 1950's farmhouse last summer. And since then, we've been trying to really make it our own, along with keeping all the old character that we feel in love with. We still have a long way to go with our decorating, but this "plastering, painting & glazing" project was a great begining of things to come.

Thanks so much for everything...you and your company are wonderful...and I'll sing your praises to anyone who'll listen!  Here are some photos...I hope I did your product justice! It is so easy to do. I don't think you can make a mistake! Thanks!

Kerrie, Grand Forks, ND

 

Kerrie did a fantastic job!

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I have spent the last two days painting one of our fireplaces with the paint I bought from you and WE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So much so that my husband wants me to do the entire family room like this.  We have very expensive, yet VERY OUTDATED oak paneling in there that I have been trying to figure out what do with for almost 3 years.  He has always been against my painting it, but now that he has seen the fireplace, he is reconsidering.

In the meantime I will finish up with the fireplace and contemplate my next move.  I will send pictures soon!

Thanks for such great customer service and a great product.

Anita,  South Beloit, IL

Well...Anita kept her promise...here are the before and after photos! Anita used our Barnworn Distressing Kit, with Putty over Chocolate as her Textured Basecoat color choices!

I received my order today, and already painted a desk and I love the paint!  It's so easy to work with and the finish is beautiful.   Here are before and after pictures of the desk I painted.  I got (the desk) at Goodwill for $49;  it's a Drexel Heritage Desk from the 1960's.  It was yellowed and worn before-- but with Caromal Colours paint I've been able to give it a better looking antique look now.  Check it out! Cheri, Valencia, CA

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Hi guys me again, I have become somewhat of a painting fool since I was introduced to your products. Here are pics (before and after) of a hutch that I did for a wedding present. This hutch belonged to my boyfriends grandmother who passed away last year. His mother wanted to give it to Goodwill however he decided to keep it and had intentions of selling it. Needless to say it has sat in our garage since. My boyfriends brother got married the end of June so I decided to redo it for a wedding present. It turned out wonderful and everyone is thrilled it managed to stay in the family...Products used were from our new BarnWorn Kit:   textured basecoat peppercorn, chipping cream, then textured basecoat mustard (2 coats), sanded back, then toner with a clear (Neutral) wax on top. It is more beautiful then the pics do justice. Thanks again , love this stuff. Cathy, Burnham, PA

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"i love these products, thank you for all your help... This sign was an old hardboard santa claus sign that I had in a garbage pile in the basement. it is now on my living room wall, it was done with caromal colours mustard (Mustard Textured Basecoat)...toner  and the twigs and berries stencil. It was also copied from one hanging in carols workshop that I just loved.....Thanks Carol"                                           Cathy, Burnham, PA

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"I just used your distressing kit to do some shabby pieces of furniture I've been meaning to spruce up. Thank you for finally making a product that's easy and fun to use.  I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do what I saw on your web site, but the instructions were clear and gave me a lot of confidence.  I think I did a really professional looking job.  I'm hooked.  I can't wait to try another kit!!!!  Thanks Caromal Colours!!"

Rachael, El Segundo, California

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		"I was trying to go for the French Chateau look. I think I did just that. I love the plaster (Textured Plaster) and would most certainly do it again in another room. Carol and Al are so very helpful. They were there for every step of the way. It is fun and you should see how my kitchen is transforming...All that I have left to do it hang the new curtains. HA! I will need to buy more plaster this Fall...Anyway I can not thank you enough for ALL of your help. I just love how it looks!!! :)" Warm regards, Wendi, Lovell, WY
June 5, 2008 - Update from Wendi I get more compliments on the kitchen!!! People just can not get over how I was able to do it all myself! HA! One day I will do the bathroom.

"Wow! I loved the artisans collection!! I wanted a tuscani look and this Coffee Wall Glaze was like the icing on the cake. It made the tuscani look come through on my walls. It was easy to apply, after I wiped it off I could re-apply more or less. At first I was worried that I was going to make a mistake, but the directions were very easy. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, you can't go wrong!! Thank you for everything, Caromal Colours!!!" Carmen, Harrisburg, PA