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Should I try Textile Medium to avoid stiffness when painting fabric?
Betty Betty Answered 5 days ago

I have two antique victorian chairs that have faded with age. I would like to try chalk paint on them but am afraid of stiffness. I've heard of a product called Text... See more

Stripping off A LOT of chalk paint
Through the Dutch Door Through the Dutch Door Answered on Mar 10, 2024

I've had my first (of many, I'm sure) disastrous DIY project. I have covered my entire kitchen cabinetry with chalk paint and I hate it. It's streaky, it's cracking, ... See more

Can I apply peel and stick tile over wallpaper?
Bessie Benson Bessie Benson Answered on Mar 08, 2024

I have old wallpaper that has been stapled in some places and glued in others. I want to put a peel and stick tile up as backsplash. Can this be applied over the wa... See more

Anyone else use Miniwax Polyshades?
Kelly Kelly Answered on Feb 26, 2024

I have used this product for the first time thinking I could save a step by applying the stain and the poly in one swoop. What a mistake that was! I almost cried when... See more

Reconditioning or refinishing wood staircase
V Valencia V Valencia Answered on Jan 29, 2024

We removed carpet from these stairs and will be installing a runner. The runner will cover most of the area where the old rug was, however, I would like to clean up t... See more

How do I change my laminate countertop from matte to gloss?
Cyndie S Cyndie S Answered on Jan 20, 2024

The countertop is from Lowes, it is a fake black granite look in matte finish. I want to add sheen to it so it looks more realistic.

Does anyone know how to get paint off of a tin roof?
Samanthal53 Samanthal53 Answered on Jan 20, 2024

We moved into an old 3 story house and when someone painted the dormers they dripped white paint all over the green roof and it looks awful.

Does anyone know an easy way to remove paint from a tin ceiling?
Hum30952923 Hum30952923 Answered on Jan 19, 2024

My ceiling has many layers of paint and it's peeling all over.Add some details for your fellow Hometalkers! (Optional)

Can a cork floor be whitewashed?
Elizabeth Elizabeth Answered on Jan 18, 2024

The cork floor is old and needs resurfacing. Can it be sanded back, whitewashed and then sealed with polyurethane?

What glue can I use over decoupage?
Wendy Wendy Answered on Jan 08, 2024

Hi Hometalk! I am in middle of a really fun project, but I am stumped and need your help! I used mod podge to cover the cutest little elephant figurine. The elephant ... See more

How do you paint laminate kitchen cupboards when they're peeling?
Debi @ Debi Collinson Interiors Debi @ Debi Collinson Interiors Answered on Jan 08, 2024

I want to paint my kitchen cupboards but the skin is peeling off of some of them. I was wondering if I peel the skin off the doors that are peeling down to the MDF bo... See more

How do I change the color of this glass mosaic lamp?
Andrea Andrea Answered on Jan 06, 2024

I would like to paint this glass Mosaic lamp I purchased it @ Pier 1 to a more jewel-toned color. Does anyone know what kind of paint to use?

Is there a way to paint colored windows?
Betty Brady Betty Brady Answered on Jan 06, 2024

See those ugly green windows beside my front door? I want to change the color, but I do not have the money to change out the windows. They are insulated. My house is ... See more

How to match ceiling paint?
Tim Gavagan Tim Gavagan Answered on Jan 05, 2024

Can someone tell me how to match paint for a ceiling touch up job?I cut a small patch of dry wall paper out of the ceiling and had paint made at Home Depot TWICE! Sti... See more

Can you mix different paint types for interior paints?
Lisa Lisa Answered on Dec 25, 2023

I have a can of white latex paint and a dark beige enamel paint. I want to lighten the beige a little bit. Can I mix the latex with the enamel paint? They are both in... See more

Painting a laminate shower surround top to bottom
Scbingle Scbingle Answered on Dec 07, 2023

I have a stand up shower that has a laminate surround top to bottom. I cannot afford to purchase a new surround. I was going to clean well with TSP, rough up a bit an... See more

How do I stain or paint a white glass bowl light fixture to tea stain
Pat9882286 Pat9882286 Answered on Dec 05, 2023

The glass bowl on my light fixture is stark white but I need to somehow stain or paint it to look the more tea stained color to match ceiling fans. I already tried s... See more

Any tips for saving a paint roller for the next day?
Amy Poulton Amy Poulton Answered on Dec 01, 2023

I find my painting projects last me days and I really do not want the mission of having to wash and dry the roller daily, it really makes the project a lot harder and... See more

Glaze Paint for Walls: How Can I Achieve Stunning Effects?
Danielle Segev Danielle Segev Answered on Jul 05, 2023

I have a plain white wall in my living area that I would like to turn into a feature with a glaze paint effect. What techniques, tools, or products do you recommend f... See more

Painting a metal door with chalkboard paint
Sharonyak Sharonyak Answered on Oct 31, 2023

Can you paint a metal door with chalkboard paint?

Can I paint over bathroom tile and have it look good?
Donna C Donna C Answered on Oct 31, 2023

My 2 bathrooms are horrendous. One is black & pink the other has issues all its own. I'd love to paint the pink & black bathroom as a cheaper option while I ... See more

Painting over stain on cedar wood
SandyG SandyG Answered on Oct 31, 2023

I have two glider chairs that are looking weathered (not in a good way) and need to be freshened up. Also, they were stained before wood had cured and have dried sap... See more

Painting over chalkboard paint
Betty Betty Answered on Oct 31, 2023

We bought a house that one of the bedrooms has part of a lower wall painted with the paint that makes it a chalkboard. What do I need to do to paint over thsi

What color should I paint headboard and walls?
Sloaner Gal Sloaner Gal Answered on Oct 31, 2023

I have painted my bedside tables with Annie Sloan Provence and covered a foot stool with a great fabric. I need advice on what colour to paint my recently acquired Ge... See more

What color paint should I use on walls for a smoking room?
Marcie Marcie Answered on Oct 31, 2023

its a small narrow room with only half walls because the room is with our attic. We have one casement window.