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Painting is a home project that almost everyone will encounter. On Hometalk, you can get advice on every aspect of your painting project, from selecting a color scheme to preparing the walls. For inspiration, check out photos of DIY painting projects and paint jobs by professionals. There are so many conversations on Hometalk about interior and exterior painting. Search for specific painting issues, and you'll find that your question about painting might have already been answered. Or just post photos to celebrate a successful painting endeavor.



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  • Trying to decide on whether to leave it as is or paint it the original white or something else.  Help please!

Painting: To Paint or Not

I have a vintage iron chaise white with some rust. and a glass top table to match. Do I paint it? If so what color? I'm torn and need help with the decision. I'm open for all suggestions, it's in good shape with nice wheels

Thanks.

Frankie

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Frankie Laney Oceanside, CA 2 days ago
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    Simple Pleasures 2 hours ago
    Actually with how things are today, and really never go out of style..what you have is ...»
    actually perfect. If it were me, I would not paint it, but incorporate its natural charm into some other shabby chic pieces. A new thing in decorating, is combining another style with another style. A huge style in decor design is Shabby Chic with a Tusan Twist...it is beautiful together as well as A French Country intwined with it....I love it as is...You have a beautiful piece!

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How to Paint Vintage Metal Chairs

I have had these chairs for years. They were old when I got them! I have painted them several times, but the paint just chips right off. This time, I took all of the right steps to make that paint hold on tight!

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DaisyMaeBelle - Melissa Murfreesboro, TN Yesterday
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    Carol Lindahl 3 hours ago
    Added thought,,,I have an antique iron bed and had it sand blasted to remove all of the old ...»
    paint before we repainted it several years ago. Then sprayed on a rust resistant product before the final color coats. I don't know if these chairs would stand up to sand blasting or not. Something to look into.

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  • Dictionary page & chalkboard walls give the entryway a vintage look for about $20.

Book Page Entryway Walls

Our entryway had cheap, old, ugly paneling which made for a unpleasant entry into the house. Rather than tear it out and replace it, I covered the walls with vintage dictionary pages. See the before, during and after in the blog post.

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Angie @ Knick of Time Quincy, IL 15 hours ago
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    Jeanette S 7 hours ago
    Love it! Being an avid reader, this is what I need to do in my back foyer!
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Painting: Vintage Chaise What Color to Paint

Should I paint this it's original white? I also have a glass top table to match. In great shape and the chaise has good wheels. Would it be best in a nice white enamel or a color? The ironwork on the arms and foot of the chaise are great.
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Frankie Laney Oceanside, CA 2 days ago
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    Jeanette S 7 hours ago
    What a find! You might want to pick out your cushions first because you will find there is a ...»
    wide range of prices out there! Then look at the Rustoleum 2X bright colors! I am attaching a photo of my porch I painted out last year. Be sure and post photos. (P.S. Your tile is about the same color as the paint on my porch). Live it up and go for color! I then went around the yard and repainted all my bird houses and cages, dulled and dirty yard thingies and it turned out beautiful. I used acrylic cheapo paint in small bottles from Michaels!


    • I used chartruese, orange, yellow, pink, grape, red (on sewing machine table behind swing) and added even more color in accessories!
    • See how dull this was!
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Friday Favorite DIY Projects Roundup!

Today I posted my favorite furniture and DIY projects that I came across this week. You can check out my blog to see the full post :)
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Katie Murphy Alpharetta, GA 18 hours ago
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    All Things Heart and Home 7 hours ago
    such inspiration! thank you! xo
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How To: Paint A Dining Table With Oil Based Paint

Hi Everyone! I shared my step by step on how I stripped, primed, and painted my dining room table today. Check out all the details on the blog.
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Shavonda @ AHomeFullOfCol... Sacramento, CA 2 days ago
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    Brandi 13 hours ago
    Wonderful tutorial, Shavonda! You really made it easy for anyone considering a similar project.
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Fun Rustic Beach Signs From Reclaimed Fence Wood

I collected a lot of fence wood from curbside when we lived in the Panhandle of Florida. Hurricanes play heck with fencing along with everything else. When we moved back to our home in ...»
Tennessee I loaded that fence wood and all my other junk finds into the moving truck just like it was precious furniture! It's almost all gone now. I made some beach signs with some of it and they turned out great. You can view all the details on my website post.

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Petticoat Junktion Clarksville, TN 2 days ago
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    Jackie Yesterday
    What a wonderful idea! so cute. Thank you for sharing!
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  • I can enjoy this ombre effect for a while and when I am bored, I can simply repaint or recover it! http://www.thevspotblog.com/2013/05/an-easy-ombre-globe.html
  • Prime, paint then blend.  Seriously, couldn't be any easier.

An Old Globe Gets an Ombre Make-over

I've made over this globe several times now. That's the beauty of paint, right? http://www.thevspotblog.com/2013/05/an-easy-...
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Vivienne @ The V Spot Los Alamitos, CA Yesterday
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    Vivienne @ The V Spot Yesterday
    Thanks Terri J
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Traditional Kitchen Tour With Painted Cabinets

I decorated our kitchen 5 years ago and I still love it. Although I have been tossing around the idea to do a few updates it still fits our house well the way it is. It includes painted ...»
cabinets I did myself and a tumbled stone back splash my husband and I did together...mostly him :)

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Sonya Barker ~ At Home Wi... Piedmont, SC 2 days ago
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    M Holder Yesterday
    I love how you added the glaze to the cabinets. It gives them a high end cabinet look.
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Painting the Fifth Wall...

I did something I've never done before and treated my ceiling like a fifth wall...

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No. 29 Design Belmont, MA Yesterday
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