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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!
Home Maintenance & Repairs: 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
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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
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Turquoise Blue with Black accents!! ...»
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.
Painting: 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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I've used GloNation, Deco Art Glow in the Dark, Krylon Glowz, Rustoleum Specialty Glow in the ...»
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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Yes I have and I love it but there is also a "Plaster Paint" considerably less and works just ...»
Painting: 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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I would love to see a photo of the room and the lay out of the furniture. It would really help ...»
Painting: 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
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?
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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1/4 cup of plaster of paris
3 cups of flat latex paint
1/2 cup of water
after painting
let dry
sand lightly
wax with minwax dark finishing wax
looks great!