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Tarnished Pearl DIY Paint by Debi’s Design Diary – Soft White Gray Matte Clay Paint
$17.64
Tarnished Pearl is a soft white, clay-based paint with a subtle hint of gray, creating an elegant, muted tone reminiscent of natural pearls. This highly pigmented DIY Paint delivers a smooth, velvety matte finish and works beautifully on furniture, décor, and even fabric.
🎨 Key Features:
Soft white with a gentle gray undertone
Elegant, neutral color inspired by natural pearls
Ultra-high pigment load for rich, lasting coverage
Smooth, velvety matte finish
Made with only 9 premium ingredients
No VOCs - safe for indoor use
Adheres to wood, metal, plastic, canvas, and fabric
Fabric remains soft and flexible after painting
📦 Sizes & Coverage:
8 oz (Sample): ~35 sq ft (small projects like a chair or side table)
16 oz (Pint): ~75 sq ft (most furniture pieces)
32 oz (Quart): ~150 sq ft (multiple pieces)
🪑 Real-Life Use:
Refinishing furniture with a soft, neutral white-gray tone
Updating cabinets or décor for a clean, timeless look
Creating layered or lightly distressed finishes
Painting upholstery or fabric while maintaining softness
Example: A velvet sofa was painted using a 1:4 paint-to-water ratio and required three coats. Six years later, the color remains vibrant and the fabric remains soft—no reupholstery needed.
💧 Application Tips:
"Move the paint with water" for smooth blending
Use a continuous misting bottle to lightly dampen your brush or surface
Dilution options:
Up to 1:10 (paint to water) without losing color vibrancy
Many users prefer a 1:1 ratio for standard applications
For fabric (like velvet): approx. 1:4 ratio, applied in multiple coats
🛠️ How to Use:
Clean and dry your surface
Stir paint (often minimal stirring is needed)
Apply first coat
Allow to dry (15 minutes to a few hours depending on climate)
Apply a second coat if needed
Let cure for 24 hours
Seal with a DIY Paint finishing product (such as wax or Big Top) to enhance durability and depth
🌿 Ingredients (9 Total):
Water, clay, porcelain clay, chalk, alcohol, ester (binder), cellulose, pigments, preservative
💡 Helpful Notes:
Paint dries matte and deepens slightly in tone when sealed
Highly pigmented formula allows dilution without losing richness
Ordering multiple items reduces shipping cost (each additional item adds only $1 shipping)
The sofa shown in listing photos was painted with Gypsy Green.
🎨 Key Features:
Soft white with a gentle gray undertone
Elegant, neutral color inspired by natural pearls
Ultra-high pigment load for rich, lasting coverage
Smooth, velvety matte finish
Made with only 9 premium ingredients
No VOCs - safe for indoor use
Adheres to wood, metal, plastic, canvas, and fabric
Fabric remains soft and flexible after painting
📦 Sizes & Coverage:
8 oz (Sample): ~35 sq ft (small projects like a chair or side table)
16 oz (Pint): ~75 sq ft (most furniture pieces)
32 oz (Quart): ~150 sq ft (multiple pieces)
🪑 Real-Life Use:
Refinishing furniture with a soft, neutral white-gray tone
Updating cabinets or décor for a clean, timeless look
Creating layered or lightly distressed finishes
Painting upholstery or fabric while maintaining softness
Example: A velvet sofa was painted using a 1:4 paint-to-water ratio and required three coats. Six years later, the color remains vibrant and the fabric remains soft—no reupholstery needed.
💧 Application Tips:
"Move the paint with water" for smooth blending
Use a continuous misting bottle to lightly dampen your brush or surface
Dilution options:
Up to 1:10 (paint to water) without losing color vibrancy
Many users prefer a 1:1 ratio for standard applications
For fabric (like velvet): approx. 1:4 ratio, applied in multiple coats
🛠️ How to Use:
Clean and dry your surface
Stir paint (often minimal stirring is needed)
Apply first coat
Allow to dry (15 minutes to a few hours depending on climate)
Apply a second coat if needed
Let cure for 24 hours
Seal with a DIY Paint finishing product (such as wax or Big Top) to enhance durability and depth
🌿 Ingredients (9 Total):
Water, clay, porcelain clay, chalk, alcohol, ester (binder), cellulose, pigments, preservative
💡 Helpful Notes:
Paint dries matte and deepens slightly in tone when sealed
Highly pigmented formula allows dilution without losing richness
Ordering multiple items reduces shipping cost (each additional item adds only $1 shipping)
The sofa shown in listing photos was painted with Gypsy Green.