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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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Painting: I knew I should have taken a different route home.

But, I didn't. I drove right past the vintage shop and turned around and yes, I went in the shop. Lo and behold, this is what I walked out with. Never mind that I haven't even started on ...»
the vintage chaise or the wonderful crate! But tell me, would you have left this in the store? Now comes the question.....do I leave it as is or shall I paint? I'm thinking I'll use in the lanai. It's a pretty sturdy piece and vintage for sure. I would say 40s or 50s. I think it looks good as is, but wanted to get some opinions. Thanks.

Frankie Laney
Frankie Laney Oceanside, CA 19 hours ago
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    Mary Peters 2 minutes ago
    Mary Niesen Peters Hope you will leave it. It's beautiful, just the way it is. <3 ...»

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Why Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is Worth The Bucks

I was skeptical, but everyone was raving about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, so I bit the bullet and shelled out over 4 times what I'd spend for a quart of paint from a big box store. Find out how I became a believer and a repeat customer.
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Revi Amarillo, TX 3 hours ago
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    Annie Sloan Unfolded 33 minutes ago
    So happy to hear you love Chalk Paint® decorative paint! Everyone at Annie Sloan Unfolded ...»
    loves it too!

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  • My go-to paints!!
  • Hallway Bathroom Vanity Before

Note:  New handles, but spray painted the hinges
  • Hallway Bathroom After

All You Need is Paint...

Paint can transform just about anything! In our home I've painted kitchen cabinets, hinges/door knobs, vanities, railings, doors and the list goes on and on. ...»

Here are my go-to paints for just about everything in our home.

Lowe's Valspar Latex Enamel Paint - Satin Black

Rust-Oleum Metallic Finish Spray Paint - Aluminum

You can find more before and after pictures of things I've transformed with paint on my blog!

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Elisa Naperville, IL 4 hours ago
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    Miriam I 2 hours ago
    Great job! Love the sink, too!
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  • I used paint that I used in my dining room - BM Edgecomb Gray with inside door panels in BM Revere Pewter.
  • I chose not to paint the shelves.
  • All ready for summer in fresh yellow and white.
  • Basket of faux forsythia and wildflowers hanging on the door.
  • Original hardware intact.
  • Here's a pic of the before from last spring when my walls were yellow.
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Deciding to Paint a Family Heirloom

My Grandma's corner cupboard is a very old piece and one item that I have been pressured not to paint (even though in her day it was painted). I finally decided that Grandma certainly ...»
wouldn't care if I painted it - so I went for it! Here are the results.

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Doreen Cagno Lititz, PA 4 hours ago
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    Miriam I 2 hours ago
    Gorgeous, Doreen!
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  • The inspiration palette, The before, and The after
  • The gem amongst the rubble. The before...
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  • Up close and personal. : )
  • The details
  • The finished project. The gem.
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Thrifted Dresser Turned Shabby Chic

I'm an avid thrifter. I go out about 3 times a week in search of the gem among the rubble. I've been looking for a dresser for a while now and on my 3rd jaunt to one of my favorite Thrift ...»
Stores last week I found this antique dresser, all wood, and dovetailed. The only flaws were the "dents" the employee said. If he only new......The roughness of the piece adds character. I took it home got immediate color inspiration from a flowered water color like print from a new throw pillow. I decided on doing two tones on the dresser and am thrilled how it all turned out.

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1. Miniwax Water-Based Wood Stain in Green Tea

2. Pantone Paint in the color Nude with a Satin finish

3. Knobs- Hobby Lobby 50% off.

To see the process, my color inspiration and a funny little story about my missing knobs check out my blog http://quirkycool.blogspot.com/2013/05/thrif...

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Kimberly Noelle Cheyenne, WY 3 hours ago
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    Miriam I 2 hours ago
    Great job, Kimberly! I love the green.
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  • The end result. A durable chair seat fabric created with leftover paint and white cotton duck fabric.
  • Mixing colors to coordinate with your decor is easy and fun!
  • A tiny bit of paint goes a long way. The results are so quick and easy, and the project dries quickly.

Stencil Upholstery Fabric With Chalk Paint®!

Have you often searched in vain for the perfect fabric color and pattern for a project, and just wished you could create your own? Now you can and it's so simple, you'll be amazed. ...»
Creating your own custom colors to coordinate with your decor is easy too! Just follow these simple steps to success. (After you try this easy project, I will feature a gorgeous, multi-color Moroccan pattern shower curtain idea soon).

1 Hour 10 Easy
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Annie Sloan Unfolded Kenner, LA 24 hours ago
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    Helen Brown 2 hours ago
    The chair cover is beautiful. I love the stencil pattern. Did you order it online or were you ...»
    able to purchase it at a craft/home improvement store?

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  • Cut down the front, paint, stencil
  • Screw on some glass door knobs for legs and make a pretty cushion

Repurposing Wine Crate Into a Dog Bed From The Decorated Nest

What to do with wine crates--how about a nice little bed for your favorite pup or kitty

http://www.thedecoratednest.com/reuse-restyl...

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Karen P Brick, NJ 6 hours ago
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    Laurie 3 hours ago
    Great idea and pretty too!
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Staining Your Deck!

With a little hard work & a can of paint, you can transform your deck into somewhere you want to spend your summer! #DIYProjects
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Jo-Anna Canada 5 hours ago
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  • This is the dresser. I have had it more than 20 years. I have a matching taller one, but I want to use that for something else.

Painting: Can I use wall paint on old, finished wooden furniture?

I have an old laquered dresser and an old wooden twin bed that I want to repaint for my son's 3rd birthday.

I bought some teal and lime paint from the mis-tint rack at Lowe's, intending on using it on the walls. I also wanted to use it on the furniture so it all matches, but I want to make sure that it is going to stick. I have read about sanding and priming it first, but I would love to know if there is any way I can get around this step without buying any other special paint? ...»

I will try to post a pic later when I get home of the bed. I dont have one right now.

Becci Birtles Brewster
Becci Birtles Brewster Dewitt, MI 24 hours ago
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    Becci Birtles Brewster 6 hours ago
    Thank you everyone for your tips! I will post a pic of the final product! :)
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  • Refreshing the look
  • Weather-worn mushroom refreshed
  • Love finding paint to bring a clean look to a worn piece
  • Love finding paint to bring a clean look to a worn piece
  • Old chairs repurposed
  • Beauty at its best!
  • Rebuilt wheel-barrow that was literally falling apart.
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Marisa Saletnik Palatine, IL 15 hours ago
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