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Painting Knotty Pine Panelling
Update those dark paneled wood walls by simple adding some coats of paint. Our family room was refreshed and updated by using a warm white, Benjamin Moore Marscapone. See more at http://www.no29design.com/2012/01/how-i-pain...
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CommentedI love this! What was the process you used? Sanding first? Primer? Please tell!
Grow!
This is a sign I painted that hangs on a fence out in my vegie garden that hides my compost tumbler. Everything used to make the fence, sign and even the window box is repurposed and I change the sign out several times during the seasons.
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CommentedI love this!
The sun bakes my front yard 10 hours a day. I need shade. What else could i do for curb appeal? Help!
Facing West, no shade, everything seems to be dying regardless of what I do.
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CommentedBeware of Bradford Pear trees! They are beautiful ornamental trees (not fruit-bearing) but ...»
Geeezzz........... let me explain
Almost 4 yrs ago when I married my husband..he came with 5--25lb dogs !!! They look like chows...They were all rescue dogs as small puppies with their mom. He found them all alone behind a huge storage tank full of gasoline. I came with a winnie dog, and 2 chihuahua's. Does this sound like people who don't care about animals ? We also now have cats and kittens..We moved in Nov 2011..In our other house the dogs had a small yard with a lot of sun. And a small laundry room to get in
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CommentedTroye,it is very evident that you are an animal lover. Ignore the naysayers. They are just ...»
Painting: Can I succesfully paint the walls in my basement?
The walls are covered in what looks like varnished sections of knotty pine. It is not paneling. I would ike to paint them a lighter color to brighten the basement. Has anyone here done this before, and if so, what is the process?
Mason Jar Bathroom Storage
Easy way to add storage to your bathroom. When the mason jars are dirty, slip them out, wash them in the dishwasher then put them back. Love it for my kids' toothbrushes! Full tutorial
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CommentedGreat idea!
Appliances: Which washing machine should I get?
I am looking at washing machines, Should I get a front loader or top loader? What brand do you like? Sears has this fun color! Boy have things changed.
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CommentedI just bought a new washer last week. I was having trouble making the same decision-top load ...»
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New Use for an Old Door
We were in need of something to add character to an empty wall in our kitchen. So my husband and I removed the glass insert in an old door, stapled a burlap sack to the back of the
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CommentedGreat idea!
Another step that pine needs when painting is to prime the knots with white shellac or BIN primer so they don't bleed through over time.
After your first full primer coat (any good primer will do after deglossing) you can decide how many holes you want to putty and cracks you want to caulk to make things look seamless.
Then you are ready for two finish coats of a high quality eggshell finish paint.
For another option, you could also lighten up the room with a light colored glaze that would let some of the wood show through and you would not have to prime, caulk or putty. It's just a little tricky to work with like varnish.
Best, Charles