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You've admired the look of that paint finish on the kitchen or bathroom cabinets for some time...until you noticed a flaw. Now that's all you seem to see whenever you walk by or open the cabinets. Whether the flaw is a chip, a scratch or some paint roller fuzz, you can fix that flaw so it's no longer noticeable. It's helpful if you have a small amount of the original paint on hand or know the brand and shade name. If that's not possible, your local paint store can help you make a suitable shade match.
Painted trillium (Trillium undulatum), although unassuming in height and breadth, produces a unique flower in spring that makes up for its small stature. When left undisturbed by foot traffic and admirers plucking the flowers, this wildflower puts on a show year after year. Naturally, it grows in woodlands and mountain ranges, but you can also grow it in the home landscape with the right environment.
Resin furniture can be so long-wearing, that it can wear out its welcome, stubbornly remaining in good condition after its color has faded or you're just plain sick of it. Transforming out-of-date resin furniture with a fresh, new color is only a spray can away. Krylon Fusion for Plastic spray paint is an appropriate choice for this job because it is designed to bond to plastic and dries quickly. As with most paint jobs, it pays to prime resin furniture to ensure a good bond and a lasting finish.
Painting your home's foundation isn't the same as painting the exterior or interior walls. Poured concrete and concrete block require special primers and paints. This is because of the nature of the materials they're made of, as well as the role the foundation plays in the structural integrity of your home. Considerations must be made for moisture, allowing the masonry materials to breathe. Painting time usually is longer than for siding or drywall.
You always want to caulk windows before you paint so that you don't mess up your paint job by doing things in reverse. Caulk windows before you paint with help from a Foreman for Lighty Contractors in this free video clip.
Canvas shoes and footwear with non slippery surfaces are very easily tarnished. Deep set stains don’t mean shoes should automatically be thrown away. Regardless of how dirty a pair of shoes becomes, they can still be reinvented and renewed with decorative embellishments.
Removing paint from wood trim isn't really all that difficult once you boil the process down to a series of manageable steps. Remove paint from wood trim with help from a Foreman for Lighty Contractors in this free video clip.
Repairing hammer dents in wood trim doesn't require you to replace the trim altogether. Repair hammer dents in wood trim with help from a Foreman for Lighty Contractors in this free video clip.
Making your own brightly-painted lamps is a great, fun and creative way to spend a little time. Make do it yourself brightly-painted lamps with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
When decorating stoneware mugs, not all types of paint are going to do the job equally well. Find out what paint you should use to decorate stoneware mugs with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
Painting a bedsheet is just another great way to give your room that personal touch. Paint a bedsheet with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
Painting with ashes is a great way to give your finished pieces a really fun and unique look. Paint with ashes with help from an experienced and professional artist in this free video clip.
When painting glass ball ornaments, you always want to keep a few important techniques in mind to help you arrive at the best possible end result. Paint glass ball ornaments with help from an elementary art teacher in this free video clip.
Drips tend to develop after spray painting furniture if you aren't as careful as possible. Fix drips from spray painting furniture with help from a master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
If you've got lavender wall paint in your bathroom, you should pay very close attention to the colors you choose to pair with it. Find out what color to put with lavender wall paint in your bathroom with help from a passionate interior designer in this free video clip.
Analyzing paintings is a huge topic, so it's always a good idea to start with some specifics. Find out how to analyze paintings with help from an experienced artist in this free video clip.
Painting furniture with squeeze bottles requires you to prep your surface with sand paper. Learn about painting furniture with squeeze bottles with help from a master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
You can paint kitchen furniture in a number of different ways depending on your overall preferences. Find out how to paint kitchen furniture with help from a master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
Just because you want to remove paint from furniture doesn't mean you're going to have to sand. Remove paint from furniture without sanding with help from a master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
Stopping brush strokes when painting furniture is going to require you to adopt a very particular technique. Stop brush strokes when painting furniture with help from a master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
Sometimes all crackled and distressed furniture needs is a nice new coat of paint. Paint crackle and distressed furniture with help from a master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
Painting hearts on your toes is something you can do right at home with a paint brush with a very thin tip. Learn about painting hearts on your toes with help from a makeup and beauty professional in this free video clip.
The Bougainvillea is a very specific type of flower commonly found in Brazil. Find out how to paint a Bougainvillea with help from a graphic designer and illustrator in this free video clip.
Acetone is used in a wide variety of different painting projects to great effect. Learn about the use of acetone in painting with help from a graphic designer and illustrator in this free video clip.
Wearing leather pants always requires you to make a few special considerations. Get tips on wearing leather pants with help from a former print model and respected fashion expert in this free video clip.
Keeping paint off the glass when painting windows can sometimes be easier said than done. Find out how to keep the paint off of glass when painting windows with help from a passionate residential interior designer in this free video clip.
Painting kitchen walls may seem easy, but there are a number of different issues that you can potentially run into if you're not careful. Find out about problems when painting kitchen walls with help from a lead designer in this free video clip.
Fresco painting is a type of mural painting that is executed on plaster. Learn about Fresco painting with help from a graphic designer and illustrator in this free video clip.
Drawing a feathered spray paint effect is a great way to give a really fun and unique look to your work. Draw a feathered spray paint effect with help from a graphic designer and illustrator in this free video clip.
Artists can use thick paint for a wide variety of different reasons depending on his or her preferences. Learn about why artists use thick paint with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
The tonal approach to painting involves not drawing any outlines or shapes with your paint, among other things. Learn about the tonal approach to painting with help from a professional and experienced artist in this free video clip.
When it comes to painting, the term "perspective" typically describes a very specific thing. Learn about perspective in painting with help from a professional and experienced artist in this free video clip.
Transparent white and flake white are two invaluable tools to have when oil painting. Learn about the use of transparent white and flake white with help from a professional and experienced artist in this free video clip.
You always need to make sure you're protecting your furniture in the proper way before you paint a room. Learn what to use to protect furniture when painting with help from a professional interior designer in this free video clip.
If you're having a painting party there are a few key things you're going to want to do to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. Learn about painting party preparation with help from a professional event planner in this free video clip.
Interior painting when it's cold outside might not be the best idea you've ever had. Learn about potential hazards of interior painting in the winter with help from a national interior design expert in this free video clip.
Painting with noodles is a really fun, unique way to create an image using little more than your own imagination. Paint with noodles with help from an experienced traditional and digital artist in this free video clip.
Gray is actually a much more powerful color than you might initially realize. Find out about painting with gray with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
Painting foliage requires you to have a palette filled with a variety of greens, but also a little bit of white and some brown. Paint foliage the right way with help from a graduate of the Maine College of Art in this free video clip.
When photographing a painting that is indoors, you're going to want to pay very close attention to your light levels. Get directions for photographing paintings indoors with help from a professional photographer in this free video clip.
Doing spray paint in Photoshop is easy, so long as you have the right tool. Do spray paint in Photoshop with help from a 3D and 2D animator in this free video clip.
A careful touch and the right supplies can help you remove paint from a glass lily lampshade without damaging it. Lily lampshades have a narrow throat and fluted opening that fit over a light bulb in a lamp or light fixture. The delicate and often iridescent lily lamps by Tiffany Glass made this style popular in the late 19th century. Originally, Tiffany's lily lampshades were blown glass. Contemporary lily shades are generally mass-manufactured and are far less expensive than their antique counterparts. Lily glass shades of any age require careful handling to prevent chips, cracks and scratches.
Painting the walls in a stairwell is challenging because there is no level floor. The legs of an extension ladder are farther apart than the width of a normal stair tread, so an extension ladder alone isn't workable for painting the high reaches of the stairwell. Stairs and landings don't provide a base for standard scaffolding supports, either. Painters address this problem through the use of a combination of ladders, scaffolding boards, clamps and ladder stabilizers.
A gold rim on decorative wineglasses can add a touch of elegance to any occasion. The color gold is associated with beauty, refinement, warmth and success. It is often used decoratively to enhance everyday items such as holiday ornaments, picture frames, windows and wineglasses. No matter the occasion, or your artistic skill, you can make decorative gold-rimmed glasses quickly with common home and art supplies.
Painted rims and powder coat rims both have their fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Learn whether painted rims are better than powder coat with help from an automotive expert in this free video clip.
The Ford Mustang is a popular performance vehicle that has been mass produced in the United States since 1964. Car enthusiasts still aggressively seek the earlier versions, and the 1966 GT and Shelby models are among the most popular of the Mustangs. Collectors tend to purchase 1966 Mustangs in a poor state of repair. After restoration, repainting is essential -- and to achieve authenticity, owners should use original color themes.
Skylights are an energy-efficient way to introduce more light into a dark room, but if the paint around the lights starts to peel, you may wish it was still dark. Paint peels for a variety of reasons, including dirty surfaces, fluctuation in temperature and excess moisture. Most of these issues can be eliminated with a little preparation, leaving your room bright and your paint protected from peeling.
Painting a kitchen isn't something you can just do without a certain degree of preparation. Learn how to paint a kitchen with help from a professional kitchen designer in this free video clip.
Brick and concrete will need to be cleaned properly before they can be painted. Learn how to clean old brick and concrete for painting indoors with help from a home improvement expert in this free video clip.
Sepia painting, when employed properly, can be used to achieve a very dramatic and particular look. Find out about sepia painting with help from a writer, illustrator and animator in this free video clip.
