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Painting

Painting

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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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  • This is the dresser. I have had it more than 20 years. I have a matching taller one, but I want to use that for something else.

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? ...»

I will try to post a pic later when I get home of the bed. I dont have one right now.

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Becci Birtles Brewster Dewitt, MI 3 hours ago
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  • Annie Sloan Unfolded
    Annie Sloan Unfolded 6 minutes ago
    Have you considered using Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan? No sanding, stripping ...»
    or priming. Lots of colors and cool finishes. One quart covers 150 sf. So easy and water clean up. Plus a bit of Soft Clear Wax - and gorgeous.

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  • Lovely and worn look. Easy way to transform and used a can of spray paint.
  • So similar to the Duck Egg that I have used on several projects but a FRACTION of the cost!
  • An economical way to get the transformation you have been waiting to do! http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2013/05/annie-sloan-colors-in-a-spray-paint/
  • That easy! http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2013/05/annie-sloan-colors-in-a-spray-paint/ 1
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$4.00 Spray Paint in a POPULAR Chalk Paint Color!

Love the Annie Sloan chalk paints and fabulous colors but cannot afford a can of paint for every project? I feel your pain and found a great solution in a $4.00 can of spray paint.
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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC 2 days ago
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    Jessica @ Dear Emmeline 48 minutes ago
    I just painted something in this color...so pretty! The color radiance spray paint is the best ...»
    I've ever used to. Sprays out with very little overspray and covers amazingly!

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  • Before--she was pretty scratched up so I sanded the top down to the bare wood.
  • Sanded, primed, and gave her two coats of the neutral beige.
  • I highlighted the details with a pretty cream and then glazed around them.
  • Added the poem to the top and...
  • voila!  Love her new look! :)
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French Stenciled End Table

I found this cute little end table at Goodwill for a steal! I gave it some new paint and added a pretty french poem to the top and she's a whole new piece! Blog post here: http://createinspireme.blogspot.com/2013/05/...

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Lisa @ {createinspire} Shawano, WI 2 hours ago
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    Lisa @ {createinspire} 56 minutes ago
    Thank you Marie :)
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  • Distressed step stool with Maison Blanche paint in Cerise (red) over turquoise spray paint.
  • layer of paint underneath is Kryon's Blue Ocean Breeze
  • Maison Blanche in Cerise
  • Sanding down the paint reveals the turquoise underneath. You can also see where the stool was once painted white.
  • The step stool now sits in our hall bathroom to hold a galvanized laundry bin.
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Distressed Step Stool Using Maison Blanche Paint

I recently gave our hall bathroom a makeover by changing the color scheme from different shades of brown to a combination of turquoise with red accents. I wanted to add another touch of ...»
red, so a step stool was transformed with Maison Blanche La Craie paint in Cerise (red). I love the way the turquoise spray paint underneath peeked through after sanding.

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Tricia @ Simplicity In Th... Greenville, SC 2 hours ago
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  • Before.  Drab & sad.
  • After!  Bright, clean & cheery!
  • Such an easy makeover with big impact!

Reviving Old Wood Outdoor Furniture With a Coat of Paint!

Give your old furniture a makeover with a coat of paint! It's so easy to make your outdoor space look amazing...don't be afraid of colour!
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Jo-Anna Canada 21 hours ago
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    Jo-Anna 2 hours ago
    Thank you Sherrie!
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  • The end result. A durable chair seat fabric created with leftover paint and white cotton duck fabric.
  • Mixing colors to coordinate with your decor is easy and fun!
  • A tiny bit of paint goes a long way. The results are so quick and easy, and the project dries quickly.

Stencil Upholstery Fabric With Chalk Paint®!

Have you often searched in vain for the perfect fabric color and pattern for a project, and just wished you could create your own? Now you can and it's so simple, you'll be amazed. ...»
Creating your own custom colors to coordinate with your decor is easy too! Just follow these simple steps to success. (After you try this easy project, I will feature a gorgeous, multi-color Moroccan pattern shower curtain idea soon).

1 Hour 10 Easy
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Annie Sloan Unfolded Kenner, LA 3 hours ago
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Here's a Clue as to What Stencil Color You Are!

Happy Hump Day, my stencil craving color enthusiasts! A recent post over at our blog friend Color Chats had us chuckling here at Cutting Edge Stencils because we can relate all too well! ...»
Does this sound like a familiar scenario... You've hummed and hawed over which stencil to get. Once you have finally selected it; you're standing there going now what color do I stencil with? Don't feel bad cause you're definitely not alone. Everyone has struggled with what color to stencil at some point. So the next time you find yourself struggling to decide which color to stencil we have a fun game for you to play: ask yourself –Who am I? Am I Smart? Sexy? Demanding? Demure? or Practical? In today's Stencil Stories we have fun CLUES to help you solve your stencil color mystery. http://blog.cuttingedgestencils.com/heres-a-...

#cuttingedgestencils #stencils #stenciling #stencilpatterns

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Cutting Edge Stencils Ramsey, NJ Yesterday
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    All Things Heart and Home 10 hours ago
    So cute! I couldn't find myself either!!! I think it's cause I liked them all! xo
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Painting: Paint my paneling?

I have dark wood judges paneling in my 1986 home's family room. Should I paint it a light color?
Linda P
Linda P Marietta, GA 22 hours ago
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    Cyndi Moore Tippett 51 minutes ago
    YES, to painting a light color. You will love it!
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Painting: My cabinets are pressed wood, swollen from water, how do I repair.

I want to paint them but don't know where tostart or if it is possible to sand them smoothe enough to paint.
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Claudia Thomas Beaufort, SC Yesterday
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    Sia@South 47th 4 hours ago
    Claudia Thomas That would be ...»
    the best way to go! You could even put up some paper in the cabs and make them look decorative! xo

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  • Window before
  • Make sure you use a semi-gloss paint
  • Window after

Weekend Project: Painting Window Trim

One easy way to update your home and give it a fresh look, is to repaint all your window trim. I don't suggest doing the whole house in one weekend - you'll wear yourself out! But one ...»
room at a time can help you break up this project into manageable chunks.

1. Buy Your Supplies

2. Take down all Hindrances

3. Prep the surface

4. Protect the floors with coverings

5. Pull out the painter's tape

6. Paint!

25-30 Easy
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Kalynbrooke Fort Myers, FL 23 hours ago
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