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Painting: I knew I should have taken a different route home.
But, I didn't. I drove right past the vintage shop and turned around and yes, I went in the shop. Lo and behold, this is what I walked out with. Never mind that I haven't even started on
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Love it as it is! I want to go shopping with you! Great find! xo
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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Please be careful when using Plaster of Paris. It is classified as a Hazardous material and ...»
Painting: Paint my paneling?
I have dark wood judges paneling in my 1986 home's family room. Should I paint it a light color?
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Paint it a light color.
Home Maintenance & Repairs: 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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There is no way to fix pressed wood. Water damage causes the fibers to swell and weakens the ...»
Painting: I have over 150 bottles of acrylic paint that I need to put to use. I
would love to hear about and see all suggestions. Then, there are the oils, crackle, chalk, etc. Just looking for a way to use them up at little cost to me.
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Got it, plus my own, and ones I have collected since being a teenager. Started thinking ...»
Refinishing old doors for kitchen made of pressed wood
we live in a mobile home and have tried to paint the doors in the kitchen ..The cabinets doors and all the do is peel
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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Black shutters and a white door. Accent with very colorful flowers.
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
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 ...»