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Repurposing & Upcycling: 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!
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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So glad to share! I do think they are called motel chairs. I actually did have them ...»
Painting: Help with Curb Appeal - unsure what color to paint shutters, door, etc
My house has a tin roof that is a burgundy shade, but I think burgundy door and shutters is overkill. Please help me figure out another color that will complement it. I am thinking black
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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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I have the matching sofa and two chairs. We sanded off the rust and then spray painted them ...»
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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White is classic. Colors come and go, how soon do you want to paint them again?
Painting the Fifth Wall...
I did something I've never done before and treated my ceiling like a fifth wall...
http://www.no29design.com/2013/05/painting-f... ...»
Crafts: Can someone tell me the paint that glows in the dark on your planters?
It's a spray paint, it was on a post not long ago and now I can't find it. Thank you in advance.
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I've used GloNation, Deco Art Glow in the Dark, Krylon Glowz, Rustoleum Specialty Glow in the ...»
I'm Feeling Aqua Blue
Aqua Blue....Turquoise....very similar colors....sometimes I think the color terms are interchangeable. I'm calling this makeover aqua blue. Sometimes I have small furniture pieces and
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Painted Kitchen Cabinet Details
After posting my kitchen tour, many people have asked what paint I used on the cabinets! I'm so happy many of you liked them. I used Sherwin Williams Cashmere paint. I blogged about all of the details.
1/4 cup of plaster of paris
3 cups of flat latex paint
1/2 cup of water
after painting
let dry
sand lightly
wax with minwax dark finishing wax
looks great!