Step 1 – Prime the old wood paneling Image Credit: rathersquare.com Cover the floor with a drop cloth. Make sure all furniture is protected from getting damaged by blotchy stains of paint. Sand the surface of the old wood paneling if needed. Prime the fake wood paneling with a roller...
How to Paint Dated Wood Paneling Preparation is key when painting wood paneling. Although it may take awhile to get the room ready, the prep ensures that your painted surface will hold up over time. STEP 1: Move all of the furniture into the center of the room or out if possible. ...
effortless look to a home. Butbricking over a wallcan be expensive and time consuming – not to mention reduce the space of a room or walkway. Luckily, you can paint to create a brick-like effect on other wall surfaces. Here's how to paint faux brick on concrete, wood, and even pla...
“Glass or transparent furniture also can contribute to a lighter feel because it doesn’t have the visual weight wood furniture does. Avoid bulky, clunky pieces,” she says. Homeowners should also strategically place mirrors around their space to reflect light and create openness. ...
My Paint Colors by Room Find each paint color we’ve used in our home, by room! See Them All Incorporate Your Color Palette Throughout Your Home You may be asking yourself now what? You have your colors, but how do you actually transfer those colors to your walls, furniture and accessor...
How to design with color Your favorite color Your favorite food or drink Your favorite sports team Your favorite piece of art The colors of the furniture and walls in your home The interior design of your home, such as modern vs. traditional ...
5. If you want to paint or restain your frame, now’s the time to do it. I primed and painted the fake veneer a mellow, ashy gray. 6. Clean that glass, and clean it really, really well. Choose whateverglass-cleaning methodyou like best. I usually go for dish ...
If you have never done it before – practice a little on some scrap wood to get the hang of it. The stool I painted is in my older daughter’s house. She uses it for extra seating when her friends stop by. Reply Raj says: Love this! The contrast looks amnizag and a very ...
For this project I also wanted to try a new method of mixing a latex with an acrylic wood finish. Varathane Diamond wood finishes have been my favourite way to add a protective layer after painting furniture. Mixing that hard-wearing finish with the latex makes the latex paint thinner and ...
I decided I didn’t want to muck up the inside of my lock with spray paint, so I used a spare house key to block the spray from getting into the lock (while allowing me to access the rest of the knob). I didn’t push the key all the way in for fear that the top of the ke...