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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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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 ...»
shutters and perhaps a white door to make it stand out more. Thanks!

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DIY Projects: 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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  • Trying to decide on whether to leave it as is or paint it the original white or something else.  Help please!

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

Frankie Laney
Frankie Laney Oceanside, CA 3 days ago
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    Frankie Laney 24 minutes ago
    Thank you Simple Pleasures. I saved that piece, I didn't know about the vinegar! After reading ...»
    so many, many posts on Hometalk, Pintrest, etc. I'm almost on overload, but cannot stop reading! I love it. Thanks again.

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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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Sandi hamilton Cornell, IL 2 days ago
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    Sia@South 47th 2 days ago
    I've used GloNation, Deco Art Glow in the Dark, Krylon Glowz, Rustoleum Specialty Glow in the ...»
    Dark and a few others. It depends on what project I'm working on.

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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.
Frankie Laney
Frankie Laney Oceanside, CA 3 days ago
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  • Jeanette S
    Jeanette S Yesterday
    What a find! You might want to pick out your cushions first because you will find there is a ...»
    wide range of prices out there! Then look at the Rustoleum 2X bright colors! I am attaching a photo of my porch I painted out last year. Be sure and post photos. (P.S. Your tile is about the same color as the paint on my porch). Live it up and go for color! I then went around the yard and repainted all my bird houses and cages, dulled and dirty yard thingies and it turned out beautiful. I used acrylic cheapo paint in small bottles from Michaels!


    • I used chartruese, orange, yellow, pink, grape, red (on sewing machine table behind swing) and added even more color in accessories!
    • See how dull this was!
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Design & Décor: Mirrored Bedroom Wall

Hello, I have a wall in my bedroom that has really become quite an eyesore. The ENTIRE wall is mirrored!! It is 8ft high and approximately 11 ft wide. I have contemplated building shelves ...»
with open backs to let mirror show through. I have also thought of looking at frosting tutorials, and stencilling but STILL have not been truly inspired. Does anyone have any ideas, or finished projects perhaps that they can show me to possibly inpire me with this wall??? Removing it is a BIG pain, and can be quite messy (already went thru that on a wall downstairs living space). These mirrors WERE quite popular in the mid 90's and I never thought I would grow tired of them.....but I have! I also have them in TWO side by side bathrooms on first floor, LOL. The broken pieces and small shards of mirror STILL sit in a very large bucket on my deck because I refuse to throw away. I know I will have an artistic revelation later and want to use in a mural? I don't know, I just know they did cost a lot of money and are very difficult to remove without breaking. So I figure to use that wall to a greater potential, i just have to find a solution to work with it. Thank You Maria Salcedo

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Maria Salcedo Chicago, IL 4 days ago
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    Kathleen M 15 hours ago
    I would love to see a photo of the room and the lay out of the furniture. It would really help ...»
    to know if there is furniture positioned on the wall. I feel that there might possibly be a way to use that mirror.

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Crafts: Do any one know where I can buy plastic mirrored pieces for outside

or mirrored spray , I saw a project on hometalk for the mirrored spray , cannot find it any where
Etta Whatley
Etta Whatley Columbus, GA 4 days ago
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    Sia@South 47th 2 days ago
    And they sell it on ebay, so be sure to price ck! I'm all about saving $$ ;) xo
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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?
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Kim hoffman Etters, PA on Feb 09, 2013
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    Jan Keel-Bradley Yesterday
    Check out: http://cabinets.rustoleumtransformations.com... ...»
    This product is awesome! Simple to use and includes everything you need to get the job done. I've used it several times with great success each time. Go for it!


    • These cabinets were RED!  I did NO sanding.  These were done 2 years ago and still look great.  Using http://cabinets.rustoleumtransformations.com/
    • I added a very faint stencil on the upper cabinet door fronts
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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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The Shabby Chic Man
The Shabby Chic Man Apopka, FL 5 days ago
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    The Shabby Chic Man 2 days ago
    Black legs might be a thought.
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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 ...»
to poly seal it because it will be out in the weather. What are your thoughts?

Cowgirlie Jackie's Junk Farm
Cowgirlie Jackie's Junk F... Columbus, KS 5 days ago
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    Frankie Laney 2 days ago
    The little bench will always remind you of your grandparents.....no matter what color it is. ...»
    When you pass it on to a grandchild they may re-paint or not, but they will always remember that it is a family piece with history. Best of luck and be sure to share the results!

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