Stick with the favorites, such as browns and grays Rare Earth Concrete in Rockmart, GA Decorative Concrete Institute in Temple, GA Generally speaking, for residential concrete it is best to pick safe, neutral colors, while commercial projects can pick something unexpected and exciting (see ourArti...
Paint poured popsicle stick bracelets are super fun and easy for kids to make. Table of Contents Paint poured projects are everywhere you look, and it’s easy to see why.It’s like finger painting for adults and be warned, it is slightly addictive!For today’s project, I will show you...
You have made the perfect mold and just poured Smooth-Cast™ liquid plastic into the mold to make a reproduction. The plastic cures, and you demold the piece to reveal a casting that looks exactly like the original. Your next step is to paint the casting for outdoor display, but when ...
Today’s makeover is the perfect candidate to share how to useSlick Stickto paint metal. It’s also Trash-to-Treasure Tuesday which means four of my favorite friends are here with trashy makeovers of their own, so be on the lookout for those at the bottom! My mom found this metal br...
😉 As I sat and stared at the current home we live in, I decided that I was going to create a color palette that kept things simple and straightforward. I wanted to create a plan for my home that allowed me to: Make easy design choices about the paint colors on my walls and the...
Caution: Be careful about using toothpaste, make sure to choose a regular kind that doesn’t contain any abrasives. Especially when working on items with a fine finish (such as wood furniture) since you don’t want to scratch the surface. ...
Paint Roller A roller is convenient to use on large surfaces. It can cover a wide area in minutes. Additionally, it gives out a uniform painting along the walls and ceilings. Just make sure you don't put too much paint on the roller and keep a close eye on your strokes to make sure...
Sandpaper: Optional, for smoothing the cured concrete. Optional finishes: Paint, sealant, or metallic accents like Gold Leaf. Dust mask, gloves:Safety always! What to Look for: When looking for a lamp to up-cycle make sure it works and shows no signs of wear of the wires or plug. The...
Slick concrete can be primed and repainted with grit additives added to the paint to make it non-slippery. Clear grit performs similarly to silica sand, but it does not contaminate your concrete sealer. The grit will, once again, be available where you purchase the concrete paint. Follow the...
Wall putty is a versatile material that can be used on any wall, from precast walls to concrete and even rendered walls, providing the best paint and wall finish. Also referred to as paint putty, wall putt is usually applied before you paint the walls, as this helps better cover up crack...