paneling actually consists of a vinyl print that simulates the look of wood. To check, sand a small area on the wall. Vinyl coatings come off quickly, revealing the pressboard underneath. If your walls have a vinyl or thin veneer finish, you'll need to take extra care when painting them...
Paint a marble effect on walls in your home to add a luxe touch for not much money. This DIY project is a cinch and fun to do!
Attach painter's tape at the border separating the molding from the wall. As you roll out the tape with one hand, set the tape in place by pressing it down with a clean putty knife. For wood or other hard-surface floors, apply tape to the floor. For carpets, apply tape to the carp...
No matter which you choose, sanding is key to make sure the paint will adhere to the surface and also give you a very smooth finish for the paint. Start with 100 grit sandpaper and then finish off with 220. You do not have to go to the bare wood, just sand enough to knock down t...
Maybe you want to spruce up the stained wood paneling in your living room with a coat of flat wall paint. Either way, it won't take any extra effort to paint over stain than it would to paint over unfinished wood. In fact, it will probably take less effort if you know the tricks ...
Did the kiddos get a little "creative" with their coloring? Cleaning things up isn't so hard with this tip: Try covering the stains with toothpaste then scrub off with a damp cloth (just plain--not the gel kind). I've tried this on wood paneling, painted
♦ cherry wood, ♦ oak, ♦ maple, ♦ pine, and ♦ walnut. The Crucial Thing To Look For In An Accented Neutral Color Scheme: 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...
To paint wood-frame windows, first raise the bottom sash more than halfway up and lower the top sash until its bottom rail is several inches below the bottom sash. Paint the bottom rail of the top sash and up the stiles as far as you can go. Paint all the surfaces of the bottom sa...
If it’s more of a dry chalky texture (like unfinished wood or flat paint) you can forgo the sandpaper and skip right to step two. Step 2- Break out the oil-based primer to ensure that the paint sticks and no stains come through and ruin your finish (we’ve also used Zinsser Smart...
Paint Step 1: Sand and clean the wood surface in need of repair. Start by preparing the damaged surface. First, remove any loose chunks of wood or flaking paint. Next,sandany rough edges in or immediately adjacent to the damaged area you wish to repair. Finally, clear away all lingering...