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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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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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    Shabby Paints 2 hours ago
    Leave it to me to learn things the hard way but, it was for a reason :)
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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 ...»
shutters and perhaps a white door to make it stand out more. Thanks!

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Nerissa N Bellestri Dema, KY 2 days ago
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    Sia@South 47th 12 hours ago
    I guess I'm a bit confused as to the opposition of white shutters, with another colored door? ...»
    She has white accents, and the shutters would enhance, not do harm aesthetically speaking. The door could be anything, really, due to the yard she has. Even a Grass GREEN!!! It would tie everything together and look welcoming.

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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 21 hours ago
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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
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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! 1

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

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    I would clean up the rust and paint it with a while rust protection paint and use some ...»
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Painting: Any ideas for painting a plywood subflooring including a staircase?

We are an aging couple who has little income for home improvement and in this economy must remain in our home which is covered in carpet and vinyl in the kitchen and laundry. Help!
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Cindy June 55 Little Rock, AR on May 06, 2013
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    Cindy June 55 7 hours ago
    Again, my home is 27 years (new/old) and sits atop a crawl space. Having been under there from ...»
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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 Apopka, FL 7 days ago
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    The Shabby Chic Man 11 hours ago
    I saw a table today with the top painted Paris Gray so I may change my mind. I have 2 more ...»
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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.
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Frankie Laney Oceanside, CA 5 days ago
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    Frankie Laney 23 hours ago
    Jeanette S I love your porch! I'll be sure to post pics when the project is completed. Thank ...»
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Painting: Has anyone tried Annie Sloan "chalk paint" for painting furniture?

It is $35 a quart so before making a purchase I would really like to hear from someone who has tried it.
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Ginger H Talladega, AL on Oct 13, 2011
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    Home Rejuvenator 2 days ago
    Yes I have and I love it but there is also a "Plaster Paint" considerably less and works just ...»
    the same. http://www.theplasterpaintco.com

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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 ...»
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Maria Salcedo Chicago, IL 6 days ago
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    Kathleen M 3 days ago
    I would love to see a photo of the room and the lay out of the furniture. It would really help ...»
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