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Should I try Textile Medium to avoid stiffness when painting fabric?
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
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?
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?
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
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
Can I use Polyurethane Acrylic Enamel paint to make chalk paint?
I want to make my own chalk paint.
How do I change my laminate countertop from matte to gloss?
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?
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?
My ceiling has many layers of paint and it's peeling all over.Add some details for your fellow Hometalkers! (Optional)
Does anyone know how to remove existing paint splatters from brick? I have tried everything I know of with no success.
Can a cork floor be whitewashed?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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
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
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?
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
Can I stencil I stencil over the wallpaper in my small bathroom?
Glaze Paint for Walls: How Can I Achieve Stunning Effects?
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
Can you paint a metal door with chalkboard paint?
Can I paint over bathroom tile and have it look good?
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
Can you apply a varnish over an oil based stain when using pine?
Painting over stain on cedar wood
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
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?
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?
its a small narrow room with only half walls because the room is with our attic. We have one casement window.