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Painting: Can I use wall paint on old, finished wooden furniture?
I have an old laquered dresser and an old wooden twin bed that I want to repaint for my son's 3rd birthday.
I bought some teal and lime paint from the mis-tint rack at Lowe's, intending on using it on the walls. I also wanted to use it on the furniture so it all matches, but I want to make sure that it is going to stick. I have read about sanding and priming it first, but I would love to know if there is any way I can get around this step without buying any other special paint? ...»
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Thank you everyone for your tips! I will post a pic of the final product! :)
Gardening: Gardening Table
I want a cheap gardening table to use to pot plants, wash veggies, ect. . It has to be able to be left outside in the yard because I do not have a shed. Any ideas?
Furniture: So What Do You Think?
I have a neat garden stool that I have used both inside and outside, so now I am trying to decide where to put it. Maybe in the bathroom or back outside -
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Die Fabric ON a chair
Hi, I have a similar chair that I want creamier. I need ideas on how to die it (myself). I'm thinking of tea/coffee dying, but that will probably give a splotchy finish, which may be okay as were are using it in a shabby chic type baby room. I've used fabric spray paint before, but it did leave a harder finish. Any ideas?
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Thank you. What is the process. Is it sprayed on, brushed, etc? Is there any stiffness to the ...»
I got lucky and bought 6 wood stools and want to put some kind of Art work on them.
I would obviously put different ones on each one. Every transfer technique is either to time consuming or to expensive. I was an Executive for a Construction Company and after 30 plus years just up and quit because of burnout. I have also liked furniture so I just got started buying, repairing, painting and flipping furniture so I can't use a procedure that takes forever. I have plenty of places to get free graphics but have not found a quick way in regards to transfer the graphic. Any ideas?
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I use either carbon copy paper, or a over head projector.
Painting: What paint to use on unfinished pine cabinet for rustic look?
I bought a pre-loved glass & pine china cabinet with a drawer base that had never had a finish and is paint ready, doesn't even need sanding. I want to do a somewhat rustic look in a cream color. I was thinking of a milk or chalk paint so it doesn't end up with a plastic look from todays acrylic latex paints. Can't find online from Home Depot or Michaels. (Anyone know of a store near Spokane, WA?)Where do I find these paints and how to use them? Thanks!
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stain it the color of your choice
Cleaning & Organization: Getting smoke smell off artificial leather
I picked up a 'leather' looking chair someone had put out next to the road. It was beautiful burgundy on rollers. I stopped and loaded it in the back of my truck on my way to work. Didn't
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DIY Projects: Need DIY Headboard idea...
I have a King-sized bed in front of a 4x4-foot window (no where else it can be and want to keep the window) and I don't want to totally block off the window light, but I want privacy and
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Try your local Re-store (Habitat for Humanity) or Salvage yard. ;)
Crafts: slip covers for rectangular ottoman and love seat
Has anyone done slipcovers for ottomans and loveseats? Is there a tutorial out there? How to measure to make one from scratch? I sew quite a bit; but slipcovers elude me.
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Thanks, Evelyn. I'll try that. Liliana
Painting: The Shabby Chic Man needs some womanly advice.
I want to leave the top as is so any suggestions on what color to Chalk Paint?
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I saw a table today with the top painted Paris Gray so I may change my mind. I have 2 more ...»