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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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Here's a Clue as to What Stencil Color You Are!

Happy Hump Day, my stencil craving color enthusiasts! A recent post over at our blog friend Color Chats had us chuckling here at Cutting Edge Stencils because we can relate all too well! ...»
Does this sound like a familiar scenario... You've hummed and hawed over which stencil to get. Once you have finally selected it; you're standing there going now what color do I stencil with? Don't feel bad cause you're definitely not alone. Everyone has struggled with what color to stencil at some point. So the next time you find yourself struggling to decide which color to stencil we have a fun game for you to play: ask yourself –Who am I? Am I Smart? Sexy? Demanding? Demure? or Practical? In today's Stencil Stories we have fun CLUES to help you solve your stencil color mystery. http://blog.cuttingedgestencils.com/heres-a-...

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Cutting Edge Stencils Ramsey, NJ 21 hours ago
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    All Things Heart and Home 6 hours ago
    So cute! I couldn't find myself either!!! I think it's cause I liked them all! xo
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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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Claudia Thomas Beaufort, SC 24 hours ago
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    Claudia Thomas 4 hours ago
    Primarily the doors, Have considered removing the doors and having open cabinets.
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  • Before.  Drab & sad.
  • After!  Bright, clean & cheery!
  • Such an easy makeover with big impact!

Reviving Old Wood Outdoor Furniture With a Coat of Paint!

Give your old furniture a makeover with a coat of paint! It's so easy to make your outdoor space look amazing...don't be afraid of colour!
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Jo-Anna Canada 17 hours ago
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    I love the color!
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Weekend Project: Painting Window Trim

One easy way to update your home and give it a fresh look, is to repaint all your window trim.
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Kalynbrooke Fort Myers, FL 19 hours ago
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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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Linda P Marietta, GA 18 hours ago
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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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  • The turquoise color adds some color to the room and is a great accent piece.
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Turquoise Clover Side Table

Fun and bright colors are great on small pieces of furniture to add a pop of color without overwhelming a space. A little paint can go a long way when it comes to updating a piece of ...»
furniture. A light turquoise brought this table out of its dull state and transformed it into a vintage modern piece.

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The Weathered Door Duvall, WA 21 hours ago
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Cycling Coffee Table

I found this awesome graphic that inspired me to paint this coffee table. Check out the details on my blog.
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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/
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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 2 days ago
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    Lori J Yesterday
    I have had wonderful luck rubbing edges I want to age with vasoline. Just paint over it and ...»
    when your paint is dry, a gentle rub removes the paint on the edges in a nicely worn way.

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  • My inspiration, Jackson Pollock's August Rhythm
  • I used paints that I already had in the garage. Black, white primer, pale blue and gray.
  • We simply splattered the pillow cases over a drop cloth.
  • I tried to dribble in spots to look as random as possible.
  • The finished pillow cases drying in the sun.
  • The best part of the bed. The new paint splattered pillows on the bed
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Jackson Pollock Inspired Pillows

After a trip to New York, I came back with the idea to add some Jackson Pollock to my own house. I had a few khaki pillows from Target that seemed like the perfect place to add that ...»
element. We removed the stuffing and splattered our pillows with white, black, gray and blue in the driveway. These are all the colors from August Rhythm. After they dried, we re-inserted the stuffing.

This was almost too easy.

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James@TheCavenderDiary Dallas, TX 2 days ago
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