BarnCharmBarn Charm is now the leading Applicator of Porter’s Original Paints.

“Eamonn is quite possibly the best Applicator
of Porter’s products I’ve ever seen”

Carl Edwin Harvie

Creative director for Porter’s Paint’s, Australia

Eamonn Murphy of Barn Charm is now the leading Applicator of Porter’s Original Paints. We specialise in the application and training of these unique handmade designer paint products.

“I have always had a passion for Interior Design and a love of creating unique paint finishes. My interest in Interior Design began as a young Apprentice Painter in Dublin and later in Canada, where at an early age I developed a keen interest in alternative styles of Interior Design. Over the years I have learned so much from the diverse projects that I have been involved in, building vast knowledge and experience along the way. These projects have included overseeing and managing a graphics contract for Guinness Brewery involving the rebranding of 300 vehicles, landscape design contracts as well as commercial and private interior decorating contracts.

In recent years commissions for up-styling and re-purposing furniture and home accessories has given me an avenue to develop my love for the more creative side of my business and has attracted numerous private and commercial customers even before chalk paint became fashionable!

Now with the introduction of Porter’s Paints into Ireland for the first time, I am delighted to have the perfect opportunity to blend my knowledge and skills with wonderful specialty handmade products to produce stunning effects for feature walls and individually unique pieces for the home or industrial/commercial commissions.

I look forward to working with you to create something truly unique for your home or business”.

Eamonn.

Workshops

Porter’s Chalks

Chalk paint classes are held in our idyllic converted barn. This hands-on workshop covers the latest techniques using Porter’s chalk emulsions.

Porter’s Fresco

Fresco is a hard-wearing finish designed to replicate the cool lustre of the trowelled plaster walls of ancient European buildings.

Porter’s Metallics

This intensive training is directed at the professional looking to expand their skills repertoire in the most recent upcoming designer trends.

Testimonials

“I wanted something totally different but I wasn’t sure what? So I contacted Eamonn at Barncharm to enlighten me and redecorate the Cafe and it has exceeded my expectations.

I love the way it turned out and my customers are all loving it too!”

Antoinette Watters,
Proprietor of Cafe Aqua, Blackrock.

“We have commissioned Eamon from Barn Charm on many occasion and on each project Eamon has created something bespoke and very unique for us. Eamon is professional in both his practical and technical knowledge of the Porters paints products, texture & finishes. The last project Eamon completed for us was at our own studio at McAllister Interiors, using Porters Fresco he was able to create exactly what we had described.
I can highly recommend Eamon Murphy Barncharm.”

Robert McAllister,
McAllister Interiors.

“We hired Eamonn to create a feature wall inside the entrance to our home. We wanted something different, something that would stand out and what we got is nothing short of a work of Art! Eamonn is meticulous in his work, professional and a extremely nice man. Will definitely be getting him back to see what masterpiece’s he’ll come up with next.”

Rosina Mc Evoy,
Carrickmacross.

“Our design brief was to create a look that was original but yet complemented the familiar 02 colour scheme. Eamonn at Barncharm applied a high quality fresco using Porter’s paints which perfectly fulfils that brief. He created a unique blend of both criteria which would look great in all our stores. We will definitely be calling on Eamonn’s professional skills again in the future”.

Richard Jones,

Director Of Wellbeck Interiors,

London.

Commissions

Private Residence

Wall effect created with Porter’s Rich Copper and Patina Green.

Cafe Aqua, Blackrock

Feature wall created with Porter’s Dark Iron and Instant Rust.

Fresco applied to back wall.

Private Residence

We were recently commissioned to restore and paint a bathtub using Porter’s Copper paint effect.

Furniture

Why not come and visit us? We have a large range of vintage finished and unfinished pieces of furniture for sale.

Here in our beautiful converted barn near Carrickmacross in Co. Monaghan, we creatively restore and repurpose one off pieces that are for sale. Come and see them here in Barn Charm’s unique surroundings. You can also view and purchase some of the many items available on our Facebook page

Barn Charm are the appointed Distributors for a wide range of Porter’s Original Paint’s products. The Porter’s range can be purchased directly through BarnCharm or alternatively via Color Shack.

We produce bespoke signs for your home or business. They can be created in custom sizes and styles on wood, metal or any paintable surface.

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“Eamonn is quite possibly the best Applicator
of Porter’s products I’ve ever seen”

Carl Edwin Harvie

Creative director for Porter’s Paint’s, Australia

Porter’s Chalks

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Antoinette Watters,
Proprietor of Cafe Aqua, Blackrock.

Robert McAllister,
McAllister Interiors.

Rosina Mc Evoy,
Carrickmacross.

Richard Jones,

Director Of Wellbeck Interiors,

London.

Private Residence

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Cafe Aqua, Blackrock

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“Eamonn is quite possibly the best Applicator of Porter’s products I’ve ever seen”

Carl Edwin Harvie

Creative director for Porter’s Paint’s, Australia

Porter’s Chalks

Porter’s Chalk Paint Classes:

Each class includes detailed instruction and completion of a small item of furniture as follows:

Prep and Application

Distressing

Crackle medium

Waxing

Workshops start at €65.00 per person for a 3-4 hour session. One to one or group training also available.

All materials, plus refreshments, are included on the day.

All Porter’s Paints are handmade, water based and low VOC.

Porter’s Fresco

Porter’s Fresco Classes:

Full day class include detailed instruction in the following:

Prep and Application

Variations

Sanding

Waxing

buffing

Technical advice

Classes start at €85 per person for a 4 hour class. Group and professional training also available. Please contact us for further details.

All materials, plus refreshments, are included on the day.

All Porter’s Paints are handmade, water based and low VOC.

Porter’s Metallics

Porter’s Metallics Classes:

Unlike standard paints the oxidation process of these products requires skilled training, practice and technical advice.

Full day classes include detailed instruction in the use of the following unique Porter’s Paint products:

Rust: Create an instantly aged and weather beaten rust effect.

Bronze and Verdigris: Create the beauty of ancient bronze on any paintable surface.

Liquid Zinc: authentically replicates the soft grey patina of architectural zinc. Inspired by the ornamentation of the grand palaces and cathedrals of Europe, it provides an exciting design element with its soft metallic texture and muted grey colour.

Classes start at €85 per person for 4 hour class. Group and professional training also available. Please contact us for further details.

All materials, plus refreshments, are included on the day.

All Porter’s Paints are handmade, water based and low VOC.

Porter’s Chalk Paint Classes:

Each class includes detailed instruction and completion of a small item of furniture as follows:

Prep and Application

Distressing

Crackle medium

Waxing

Workshops start at €65.00 per person for a 3-4 hour session. One to one or group training also available.

All materials, plus refreshments, are included on the day.

All Porter’s Paints are handmade, water based and low VOC.

Porter’s Fresco Classes:

Full day class include detailed instruction in the following:

Prep and Application

Variations

Sanding

Waxing

buffing

Technical advice

Classes start at €85 per person for a 4 hour class. Group and professional training also available. Please contact us for further details.

All materials, plus refreshments, are included on the day.

All Porter’s Paints are handmade, water based and low VOC.

Porter’s Metallics Classes:

Unlike standard paints the oxidation process of these products requires skilled training, practice and technical advice.

Full day classes include detailed instruction in the use of the following unique Porter’s Paint products:

Rust: Create an instantly aged and weather beaten rust effect.

Bronze and Verdigris: Create the beauty of ancient bronze on any paintable surface.

Liquid Zinc: authentically replicates the soft grey patina of architectural zinc. Inspired by the ornamentation of the grand palaces and cathedrals of Europe, it provides an exciting design element with its soft metallic texture and muted grey colour.

Classes start at €85 per person for 4 hour class. Group and professional training also available. Please contact us for further details.

All materials, plus refreshments, are included on the day.

All Porter’s Paints are handmade, water based and low VOC.

Antoinette Watters, Proprietor of Cafe Aqua, Blackrock.

Robert McAllister, McAllister Interiors.

Rosina Mc Evoy, Carrickmacross.

Richard Jones,

Director Of Wellbeck Interiors,

London.

Private Residence

Cafe Aqua, Blackrock

Private Residence

Contact Us

“Eamonn is quite possibly the best Applicator
of Porter’s products I’ve ever seen”

Antoinette Watters,
Proprietor of Cafe Aqua, Blackrock.

Robert McAllister,
McAllister Interiors.

Rosina Mc Evoy,
Carrickmacross.