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Painting

Painting

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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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  • Lovely and worn look. Easy way to transform and used a can of spray paint.
  • So similar to the Duck Egg that I have used on several projects but a FRACTION of the cost!
  • An economical way to get the transformation you have been waiting to do! http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2013/05/annie-sloan-colors-in-a-spray-paint/
  • That easy! http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2013/05/annie-sloan-colors-in-a-spray-paint/
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$4.00 Spray Paint in a POPULAR Chalk Paint Color!

Love the Annie Sloan chalk paints and fabulous colors but cannot afford a can of paint for every project? I feel your pain and found a great solution in a $4.00 can of spray paint.
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YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com Conway, SC 10 hours ago
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    YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com 2 hours ago
    Thank you Susan @ Rustic ReDiscovered . Let me know if you do! XOXO!
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  • turquoise paint and chalkboard paint for this makeover
  • before, a vintage dresser mirror topper, obviously missing the mirror
  • knobs from Hobby Lobby for hangers

Turquoise Chalkboard/Hanger From Reclaimed Frame

Who doesn't love turquoise....and chalkboards.....and cool knobs from Hobby Lobby!! I created this chalkboard from a vintage mirror frame and it's wood hanger. Click the link for the how-to!!

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Petticoat Junktion Clarksville, TN 9 hours ago
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    Kathy Mahler 2 hours ago
    I too Love this idea, it looks great!
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  • The end result. Three coordinating books to be tied together with twine, plus old keys.
  • The beginning. Used books and leftover paint.
  • The stenciling. I didn't even worry about the words fitting perfectly.

Upcycling Old Hardcover Books Using Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint!

Gorgeous books are featured everywhere these days - in magazines, on blogs, in showcase homes. I decided to embrace this design trend and use a free pile of like-sized books, a bit of ...»
left-over Chalk Paint® and small-scale stencils from previous projects. After the first grouping, I could not stop. It's addictive! These make perfect gifts and decorative accents.

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Annie Sloan Unfolded Kenner, LA 3 hours ago
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  • $2 Stair rails from Home Depot and I used boards that I shaped into wings using my scroll saw....
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Dragonflies...

I made these for my sister's birthday ... I did NOT use ceiling fan blades. I couldn't fathom sealing them enough that they wouldn't warp. I just bought some nice thin boards and used my ...»
scroll saw to shape them. Very pleased with the result! $40 for 2

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Delyne Nunez Houston, TX 5 hours ago
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    Eva 4 hours ago
    Loved it! Great job!
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Painted Honeybee Dresser

I transformed this little antique dresser that I scored at an auction in just a few hours with just a little paint, new hardware, and a few honeybees...

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Sophia's - Live Beautiful... Clayton, NC Yesterday
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    Rustic Crafts & Chic Deco... 4 hours ago
    I love the addition of the honeybees!
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DIY Wall Decor

Ran Out Of Wallpaper

Decided To Try This With Left Over Wallpaper

It Looks Great.

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Margaret Anderson United Kingdom 4 hours ago
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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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Sherry Canada 2 days ago
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    April E 4 hours ago
    also if you would like the pine grain to show up better use a torch and run it over the wood ...»
    that brings out any grain available in any wood this can surprise you what it does w/ pine

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  • Here are a few of the finished book place signs.
  • I found these signs at my local dollar store. I sanded and spray painted the backs of them. The front of the sign was the part that stuck to the wall.
  • I downloaded some of the special fonts.  I tried to make them look like something from the book you can find these places in. All of the fonts can be downloaded for free.
  • After I printed the font, I took black sidewalk chalk and rubbed it on the back of the paper.
  • I then centered and taped the printed font onto the the painted sign and started tracing out the letters. I used an ink pen and I had to push down kind of hard to get the letters to transfer.
  • After you take off the paper you should see the transferred letters.
  • I used a smaller paint brush and just started in a corner of the letter. You will want to make sure your paint brush always has paint and it is going on evenly. I put two coats of paint on the letters.
  • I attached the signs to the wall using my favorite 3M Command strips.
  • The signs have made this little corner of the room much more cheery!
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Easy Hand Painted Signs Tutorial

I have been wanting to make a little book nook for my daughter's room before she was even born. I had this idea of making signs that had my favorite places from books. I am not a very ...»
good painter when it comes to little details like letters. However, I read about several ways to transfer fonts onto wood and thought I would give it a try. I think they turned out pretty close to the actual fonts and it was super easy and fun. I can also be the first to tell you if I can do it anybody can do it. :)

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Melissa @ Keep Calm and D... Muncie, IN 12 hours ago
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    Melissa @ Keep Calm and D... 11 hours ago
    You are welcome Terri! I love your idea about hanging the signs under different photos. :)
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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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Terri J York, PA Yesterday
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    Terri J 7 hours ago
    I know hair spray works for ink, but paint??? You may be better off asking one of the pro's, ...»
    b/c I would be scared I would ruin your sofa forever.

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  • BEFORE
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Black chalkboard
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Green chalkboard
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Very Old 2 Sided School Chalkboard

Given much needed TLC & Makeover
Jill Smith
Jill Smith Ruskin, FL Yesterday
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    Jill Smith 19 hours ago
    This was given to me from one of my clients, to make like NEW again. I think we accomplished ...»
    that! She picks it up tomorrow... So, we'll see... lol :)

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