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Thompsons Water sealer disaster
Since we just had our deck pressure-washed, we decided to apply Thompson's Water Sealer to help preserve it. Big mistake. It seems to have a permanent stickiness. Any... See more
Any advice for toning down a canvas painting?
I have a painting done on canvas that is a bit too bright. I would like to tone it down some. I was thinking of spreading on a light gray stain gel. Do you think t... See more
Should I paint or stain my oak kitchen cabinets?
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ... See more
The shelf life of Chalk paint?
I have a jar of Ann Sloan chalk paint I bought several years ago. It has never been opened but it has separated. As it was very expensive and I have a project in mi... See more
Can I use a small power sander to remove paint from my porch?
Have painted it with outdoor Behr deck paint but it has flaked up. I got a lot of it up but need to get the rest off before repainting. Getting too old to get down ... See more
Can a water based varnish be used on chalk paint?
Is it possible to use a water based clear varnish instead of the finishing wax on chalk painted furniture? I love the look of distressed chalk paint but I'd like a sa... See more
Need help picking a paint color to match my tile
The tile is gray/white with a hint of beige and looks like wood.The kitchen counters are Baltic beige and cabinets are dark wood as well
How to Update a Butler's Tray Table
My mother passed down to me a mahogany/cherry Butler's Tray Table. It look like the one in this picture except that there is no medallion in the center, just wood. I'... See more
Help picking paint color to go with my drapes
We purchased this house with an amazing dining and living space. Tons of natural light. My problem is there are 16 panels of silk Dupioni drapes in the color wheat fr... See more
Paint color for small galley kitchen oak cabinets/flooring.
Galley kitchen, oak cabinets, oak flooring, skylight for natural only. Backsplash is beige with a few terra cotta triangles on backsplash. My kitchen also in attached... See more
What color should I paint my kitchen cabinets
Very hard to sand in the grooves of the knotty pine. The finish is worn off in spots. So we thought if painting for a quick fix any suggestions. We just painted the w... See more
Is Rub 'n Buff waterproof?
I've seen some amazing projects on here using gold Rub 'n Buff on faucets and other bathroom fixtures, and I want to try it myself. But do I need to seal it with poly... See more
Rub-n-Buff help!
So I used silver rub-n-buff and 'painted' the stain glass metal on the interior side of my front door. It turned out okay but now I would like to remove it and go bac... See more
How do you remove stain from interior doors?
I have many six panel interior doors that I would like to restain a lighter color. How do I remove the old stain?
How do I paint my heavyweight fabric Roman blinds?
Hi,I’m trying to paint my fabric Roman blinds but I’d like to do it with latex paint. All the textile mediums seem to be for acrylic paints. Does anyone know of a... See more
Fabric paint-how does it feel?
I want to paint an old 1970's tub chair but am afraid that fabric paint will feel stiff and unnatural. Does it feel like regular fabric or does it feel like it's bee... See more
How come my paint is curdling when I mix with fabric softener
I am painting a chair and the cushion turned out just right now on the chair its paint curdles. I am mixing paint and fabric softener
Has anyone used the "Beyond Paint" product?
I am thinking about trying this product on my kitchen cabinets.
Help! I used too much wax on my chalk painted fabric.
I painted a couple of chair seats with chalk paint. Then I used a paint brush to put the wax on, and it went on too thick. Is there a way to remove some of the wax ... See more
Should I try Textile Medium to avoid stiffness when painting fabric?
I have two antique victorian chairs that have faded with age. I would like to try chalk paint on them but am afraid of stiffness. I've heard of a product called Text... See more
Stripping off A LOT of chalk paint
I've had my first (of many, I'm sure) disastrous DIY project. I have covered my entire kitchen cabinetry with chalk paint and I hate it. It's streaky, it's cracking, ... See more
Can I apply peel and stick tile over wallpaper?
I have old wallpaper that has been stapled in some places and glued in others. I want to put a peel and stick tile up as backsplash. Can this be applied over the wa... See more
Anyone else use Miniwax Polyshades?
I have used this product for the first time thinking I could save a step by applying the stain and the poly in one swoop. What a mistake that was! I almost cried when... See more
Reconditioning or refinishing wood staircase
We removed carpet from these stairs and will be installing a runner. The runner will cover most of the area where the old rug was, however, I would like to clean up t... See more
Can I use Polyurethane Acrylic Enamel paint to make chalk paint?
I want to make my own chalk paint.
How do I change my laminate countertop from matte to gloss?
The countertop is from Lowes, it is a fake black granite look in matte finish. I want to add sheen to it so it looks more realistic.
Does anyone know how to get paint off of a tin roof?
We moved into an old 3 story house and when someone painted the dormers they dripped white paint all over the green roof and it looks awful.
Does anyone know an easy way to remove paint from a tin ceiling?
My ceiling has many layers of paint and it's peeling all over.Add some details for your fellow Hometalkers! (Optional)