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.
My Latest Insulator Coat Rack ...(the shabby version)
I thought I would make some new insulator coat racks to sell, and therefore decided to stick with the neutral insulators. I crackled painted and scraped the paint before drying to get a
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Thanks Jennifer Lukacz !
Revamping Dated Shelves
These cool vintage Syroco shelves are fairly common at thrift shops...a little bit of paint and they go from dated to delish!
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Love the color and finish! Beautiful.
Painting: I would like to paint my kitchen chairs black. Do I need to sand them or just use a primer to cover the urethene wood?
I would like to paint my brown kitchen chairs black. Do I need to sand them to roughthem up or just use a paint with a primer in it?
My Chalk Painted Kitchen is Finished!
I long debated on chalk paint vs regular paint for my kitchen cabinets. With the help of a professional artist/painter we decided that the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint would be the best
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Your cabinets look awesome!
Chalk Paint... I had to try it! The homemade version.
With all the buzz about chalk paint, I had to give it a try. We had a scabby old dresser that didn't owe us anything. It seemed like a low risk adventure! We made a backplate out of an
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Looks like the project turned out great! Love the contrast between the knobs and white paint! ...»
DIY Painted French Bee Server From a Mismatched Buffet...
I was thrilled to do a project using graphics from the Graphics Fairy and have it featured on the DIY Graphics Fairy site.
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I loved the brass pulls too April !
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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Black legs might be a thought.
Painting: Paint an heirloom or leave it natural?
To paint or not to paint? This little cedar picnic bench belonged to my Grandparents. They have been gone since my very early 20's. It's not only vintage but to me it's a family treasure. I'm putting the bench on my porch pallet nook and I just can't decide if I want to paint it or leave it natural. I have already painted a rickity old wood chair that is a fav of mine red so I would probably paint the bench in yellow or blue. (I love bright colors!) Even if I don't paint it, I'll need
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The little bench will always remind you of your grandparents.....no matter what color it is. ...»
Hubcap Flower Yard Art
All you need to make some fun, inexpensive yard art are some roadside hubcaps, spray paint and little creativity.
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that's a very cute idea. upcycling rims. who would have guessed :) very clever !
Spray Painted Dining Table and Chairs
Since painting furniture is my decorating love, I thought I would share a before and after with you of my dining room table and chairs! I painted the entire set with spray paint and I love it!
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Thanks everyone! I paint like I color my hair...with the mindset it can be changed if it turns ...»