Peinture

Fantastic customer service and the paint is beautiful. I cannot wait to take the chalk painting class soon.

Sabrina was Awesome in helping me pick out everything I needed for my project, she explained in great detail how to apply the different waxes for what I was looking for, she was very knowledgable about the Annie Sloan products, I can’t wait to finish my current project and return to try out some paint classes. I especially liked how I didn’t feel pressured into buying extras or more than I needed. Ur an A++ Sabrina ;)

I had avoided staining or painting my unfinished dresser for years. Finally I turned it over to a shop in Orange CA. I was very disappointed with how the dresser turned out. BUT!!! — THE GREAT THING IS THAT I FOUND THE CONFIDENCE TO DO IT MYSELF! Largely because of the advent of chalk paint. I found Peinture online. Each visit there was a treat: friendly, classy and very knowledgeable. The saleswoman suggested a different color for the body of my dresser that really enhanced the color of the drawers, a service that the other shop offered with great reluctance. I did like the color of the drawers, but NOT the distressing. The saleswoman told me that that style of distressing was called «leopard spots». The drawers were sealed with latex, not wax. So that added another layer of work, getting the leopard spots out. The saleswoman gave me advice about what stripper to use, even though it had nothing to do with chalk paint or wax. She also gave me tips about how much dark wax to apply (I would have overdone it). She also advised me on the hardware and how much dark wax to use there, too. It was a 3-​week project, but I was so pleased when it was done! If you want to work with chalk paint, I would recommend Peinture. They also have classes

Went in to Peinture specifically to pick up some Annie Sloan paint. The staff was helpful (to the point of telling me not to buy an additional quart of paint) and very responsive. They have multiple options to see the paint in various tints and under different waxes, which is really nice.
Pro Tip: the «life changing» Annie Sloan paintbrush is bs. I spent the same amount of time picking out bristles from the brush as I did painting! Save your $ 40!

Wow I loved this shop. It’s so great to see paint samples on actual furniture to see how they look like. The bright colors really make me happy. Those are just so hard to find. Really great product– will buy a pint for my front door when the project happens! Cannot wait. Who knew there were paints that don’t need sanding or priming. That will save me a lot of time.

I bought Annie sloan paint and brushes here and the paint is amazing! It is pricey but it goes a long way! The girl that helped me was very knowledgeable and helpful! I will definitely be back for my next project!

Super fun store! Tons of inspiring ideas, the famous «Annie Sloan» paints, all of the tools to create beautiful pieces, stencils, waxes, books, the list just goes on and on. They offer classes in both beginner and advanced skills. The classroom was packed full when I stop by today. The staff is always helpful and friendly. Sabrina helped me today and besides being greeted with a beautiful and friendly smile, she was also full of good ideas and suggestions and was patient with all of my questions. Stunning display wall for the Annie Sloan colors, presented from ceiling to floor with different colored chairs! This particular product of paint is expensive but is one of a kind.

Love this place! This is a studio that sells Anne Sloan paint and accessories. This is not paint for paint sake– but a paint that can be considered a craft paint that does so much more!
I took the beginner class to see if I a total non crafty person could use this paint to transform a few pieces of furniture. I brought a small oak (no judgment please) end table and I left at the end of the day with a beautiful new piece of furniture! I am sold!
Definately take the class it is worth it and Deb and Cara are so helpful. I have been back to the store twice and they are always willing to answer questions, help you understand how this process works on all types of furniture and fabric.
I am a believer of this paint and if I can do it anyone can!!!

I’m going to start off by defending against some reviews I just read. First off, you can’t get this type of paint, paintbrushes or advice on technique at Home Depot. That’s almost laughable. In fact, this is a patented method of furniture paint that I feel like I’ve been waiting for my whole life. Annie Sloan is the woman (from England) who invented this product. It’s not available for less money in a cheaper store. It’s a patented product that allows you to achieve the results you cannot achieve using traditional paint. A little of this product goes a long way so in the end it’s pretty economical. You know all those pieces of old furniture that you wish you knew how to completely recreate but don’t? Well, with this painting system and technique you can make your old piece look like you bought it at a Z Gallerie or Restoration Hardware, but at a fraction of the cost. Or a flea market in Paris. This is NOT shabby chic which is usually represented as girly and pastel. You certainly could go for that look if you want, but that is not the definition of what chalk paint is. The reviewer’s who wrote these remarks have no idea what they are talking about. I would guess they walked by the store, peaked in and saw the color chars on the wall (which are used as a color chart) and made a way off-​base assumption. Which is okay, I thought the same thing the first time I walked by. But I didn’t go online and give a 1 star Unilocal review about something I knew nothing about. Real class there. You know that old saying about assumptions???
Today I had the most amazing experience at this store. I took a class for beginners. I figured I should learn how to use the product before investing the time and money. There were seven of us, each with a small piece of furniture (side table, night stand, chair, etc). We learned the basics of working with single color, distressing (if desired), waxing (which finishes the process) and one even finished off with some gold metallic highlights. Everyone’s piece came out great. We learned that you can PAINT FABRIC with this paint and it will not rub off. Like a chair or curtains. You can even paint crappy IKEA furniture!!! Have you ever tried to paint particle board with regular paint? Then you know why I added exclamation points. The uses are endless (concrete, marble…). The good news is none of this stuff smells and has no toxic ingredients. Plus, if you don’t like the results you can easily start the project over. No sanding of any kind involved.
This all started when I bought a gorgeous, but very expensive sideboard and fell in love with the silver antique finish. In trying to determine how to recreate that finish I found out about chalk paint, then this class today. Now I can’t stop thinking of all the amazing possibilities with this paint. I can’t wait for the advanced class to learn more about using multiple colors and I assume there are techniques to add metallic to the finishing wax.
Today has been a great day. My old side table looks amazing. I can’t wait to tackle the crappy oak wood vanity in my bathroom and make it look as scrumptious as the gorgeous side board that started this whole journey…

Such a cute little shop! Love the chairs on the wall and the girls are very helpful! Will definitely be back:)

Very cute shop! They have chairs on the wall painted in each of the available paint colors so you can get a visual on how they look in real life. They also have smaller pieces of molding painted and then finished with both clear and dark wax so you can see how each will look over your paint color.
Service is really helpful. I’d never used these paints before and the lady explained step by step how to do it and gave me an instruction sheet to take home too. The process is really very simple… pretty much just start painting! I redid a jewelry armoire in two coats of French Linen. You must use the clear wax and let it dry and set before adding the dark was over it or else the paint soaks up tons of dark wax and permanently darkens the paint. I’m not quite finished but it’s turning out fabulous.
The paints run about $ 36 a pint and the waxes about $ 28. Seems pricey but a little goes a long way and these will get me through several projects. When you think about the costs and time of sanding and priming in addition to painting and waxing, it’s totally worth it. And also, if you hate it in a year, you can paint right over the paint and wax with another Annie Sloan chalk paint again with no sanding/​priming!
The supplies are pricey and you can definitely do better at a hardware store. I bought some just cuz I was there, but not necessary.
If you’re unsure of what to do and need some more guidance, they offer classes and you can bring your own piece to paint during the class.
I’m sure I’ll be back for future projects… I had so much fun with this one!

— Locale Destination —
It’s on Hyland Ave and 405 fwy right by the Harbor Blvd exit in Costa Mesa.
They are «painters» that offer painting services, sell paint stuff and décor pieces and offer classes. Shabby chic — girly, warm, and cute designs and colors.
Paints: Great color selections, yet very expensive.
Painting tools: Expensive. Maybe you could get those at «Home Depot»? ;p
Décor pieces: Cute and eclectic. Many antiques.
— Conqueror’s Deduction —
I think the concept is interesting and decors are cool.
I don’t know how long they could survive here… (turn over ratio here — especially décor/​furniture shops — is pretty high)

The service here was very kind. It was the first time for me to use their chalk paint and they told me how to paint step by step with no charge.
Beautiful color selection. Bit expensive but if you are thinking about sanding, putting base coat and waxing etc, it’s actually cheaper. this paint product can do almost all in one.
The chalk paints smells much better than regular painting.
I purchased the dining table set at the salvation army for $ 80 and spent $ 200 on chalk paints and I love love the result what I got! I also painted other old furniture at home so that it’s mach with my new dining table set.
You can paint almost any surface!

The service here was awful. When I walked in there were two girls standing at the counter talking. I was never greeted never asked if I needed help even after staring at the chalk paint wall and saying out loud to my mom «I wonder what soft wax is I don’t remember seeing it on the website» I guess I really shouldn’t have expected any better service within this trendy little compound where minimum wage workers always act like you’re bothering them while you’re shopping. When finally I had enough I walked up to get checked out I tried to ask the girl simple questions since I had never used the chalk paint before, it was like pulling teeth. I had two cans already and was BEGGING to be up-​sold which she would not do nor explain any further than she had to. The next day I called Country Roads Antiques in Orange who also carry the chalk paint & finished my shopping with them. I will NEVER go back to this establishment & will not recommend it to anybody. At $ 40 a can for paint you’d think you would get treated like royalty. Not here.

Just one of the many inspirational artisanal stores that kept me inspired among the many. I’m all about re-​purposing and fabulosity. I buy all types of furniture and fixtures. Then, I re-​purpose, re-​upholster, up-cycle…you name it and I’m trying it. This store was a wonderful place to inspire my shabby chic vision for some antiques I’ve collected. My takeaway here — «paint furniture without priming… genius!!!

Super cute store. They sell Chalk Paint and offer classes. The girl there was friendly and gave me stickers to see the paint colors at home. One pint is about $ 40.

One of the few places in OC that sells Annie Sloan. The shop is cute. Lots of random antique oddities for sale. But their main thing is paint. Furniture painted with all the colors so you can get a great idea of what it’ll look like. The sales associate was very friendly and helpful. She took time to give a tutorial on the proper method to my wife.
So why just three stars? Because they never have the damn paint color we want in stock! All you sell is paint! How hard can it be?