If your old wood paneling is wood-colored (that is, it hasn't yet been painted), chances are it has a clear protective finish, such as urethane, shellac, lacquer, etc. This may give it a slight sheen and, worse, may prevent your paint from sticking to the wood. The solution is to...
purple painted paneling Removing paint from paneling is a delicate process if you want to preserve the paneling, because you can't scrape the paint off. Scraping the paint with a putty knife can damage the wood underneath it. Instead, you must dissolve the paint and gently scrub it off with...
It actually makes sense to me that paint would stick to vinyl better than it would to wood. I’ve painted wood floors in the past and the paint chips and peels almost right away. This looks fantastic, cost very little and is holding up well. I’ll call that a gigantic success story....
woman I’d ever seen, and I couldn’t wait to do the same thing. Sometimes, to make me happy, she’d use an eyeliner stick to apply a tiny black dot on my forehead. I’d skip away satisfied, waiting patiently until I could wear a big red one. Hindus have adorned their bodies wi...
Factory-finished wood cabinets and paneling require special preparation for painting. Getting rid of dark paneling is complicated by the fact that when you pull it off, you find the adhesive has ruined the drywall underneath. For this reason, many folks turn to paint instead. To ensure that th...
He cleared his throat and studied the wood paneling. The whorls of grain twisted and churned as he blinked. "You should have saved it for someone else." "I've never wanted anyone else." She tugged on his chin until he met her gaze. "Luke. Fight for me." He shook his head. "I...
We're so used to seeingnatural shades of brown around us - in furniture, paneling, flooring, as well as in nature - that brown doesn't register as a 'real' color most of the time. However,most woods have a clearcolor bias, which tends to deepen as they age, and it also intensifies...
Wood, beams set on grade or on flat stone set on or close to ground level Stone, natural found on site or brought to the building site Brick, less commonly used below grade, more often used from grade-level up, set on stone below grade. "Cinder blocks" or concrete blocks Poured concre...
Painted ceiling:A fresh coat of paint can transform the entire look of the bathroom. Opt for light colors to make the space appear larger and brighter. Beadboard or wood paneling:Add texture and visual interest to the ceiling by installing beadboard or wood paneling. This classic choice enhanc...
This installation didn’t haveanyoutside corners. That’s not always the case and if you reach an outside corner, there are a couple different ways to handle them. The final product for this kitchen will be a white beadboard wainscoting which means that paint and caulk can conceal cut ...