I need ideas on what to use on stone walls in my living room?
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Kellie
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I have a very old house that my living area downstairs was made out of creek rock and concrete. I want to be able to paint or decorate them. Sorry I don't have a pic as of yet.
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In old homes made of rock/stone, they used to hang pictures from silk cords from the ceiling which was decorated at the ceiling level with a covered disk and tassel. This would easy to duplicate and would not disturb your wall. I would only paint the rock if I found it totally unacceptable. Check to see if the house has any historical significance. If it does, it can be put on the historical registry. In some jurisdictions there are restrictions on old houses...and you may not know until you have abused some rule and find yourself in trouble! Some of thee registrations bring re-do money!
Jeanette S
on Aug 15, 2014
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@Life On Virginia Street painted her stone fireplace- that's pretty similar! It looks fab too :) http://www.hometalk.com/diy/-3511810
Hannah V
on Aug 15, 2014
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@Kellie, I would mix white latex paint with water to make a wash and whitewash the stones. I did this to my fireplace because it the fireplace is large and covered a full wall. It made the room very dark until I whitewashed it! Now it makes our family room light and airy! It's beautiful!! Good luck with your walls!
Sandra Hellewell
on Aug 16, 2014
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Thank you all for the ideas...I do believe we are going to whitewash it and see how it turns out. thank you again.
Kellie
on Aug 18, 2014
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