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Painting: Painting Front Steps Made of Brick and Concrete
We have ugly front steps that are part brick and part concrete. I want to paint them one uniform color, so they don't look so disjointed. Can I use the same paint on both surfaces, or do I have to use different paint on brick than on concrete? Thank you!
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Everything that "Woodbridge" said but, be sure to prime your surface first!
Painting: Pottery Barn Find - Need Help in Painting Ideas
I found this great Pottery Barn Printers Cabinet (it's actually a file cabinet), on Craig's List for $100. I have 2 color pallets picked out, but can't decide which choice would be better
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Thanks, Kimberly! Like you said, it's just paint. Maybe I'll try the multi-colors and then ...»
Painting: how do you make this chalk paint?
if this is chalk paint how do you keep it from warshing off your project
Painting: tape marks on wall
when we moved in we ran out of money to paint. we have been living with just primed walls for years. we are now ready to paint HOWEVER life happened. projects were hung, decorations were
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Home Maintenance & Repairs: Removing Textured Paint??
We have hideous textured paint in our entry way that needs to be removed. Anyone know how to do this? New dry wall really isn't an option right now, but not sure if there are any other options.
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If you are talking about a popcorn finish i have experience with that. First I tried the water ...»
Crafts: Painting clay pots
What kind of paint does one use on clay pots? Is it possible to paint an old, used clay pot? Can I use outdoor house paint?
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I always use sealer inside the pot so that the water doesn't seep thru and ruin the paint. ...»
Painting: wondering about painting my old dresser
I got some free paint from Ace hardware and it already has primer in it and I have an old dresser I want to paint white. mind you this isn't chalk paint as I had never heard of it till I
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I think the ideas of making your own chalk paint is your best option. Just make sure that you ...»
Design & Décor: Small Cabin leave it wood or go with paint and beadboard?
This 300 sq ft cabin is on a wooded lot across from a lake in Michigan. Would you leave the warm wood paneling or would you brighten the interior up even more by going for more of a
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I like the wood but I would paint the cabinets and maybe the wall where the couch is just to ...»
Painting: painting 70's 'wood' table
I picked up a table from the 70's and would like to paint it using chalk paint. Since the top of it has that slick "laminate" top I am not sure if the paint would adhere to it. Has anyone
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I've done this hundreds of times & chalk paint works like a dream. If you want perfect ...»