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I have an old wood carved mirror from which I would like to remover old gold leaf. I have tried furniture strippers that seemed to have made matters worse. It is elaborately carved. so sanding is almost out of the question. Any answers ? |
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What is the best tool to use when cutting foam board? Hopefully something I have laying around the house... Thanks! |
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I'm a decorative finish painter working on a showhouse. the designer I'm working with wants me to paint a finish on large glass panels - maybe striping with two colors or a striee and possibly a stamped design in a softer tone (all corals and pinks for a feminine bath); the glass panels - reverse painted glass will be placed against existing white walls. Ques. what kind of product as a sealer clear coat would make paint grip onto the gl...... read more |
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The winding staircase in my new house is faux painted with what looks to be about 4 different colors, including hints of black, terra-cotta, sea-foam, and a predominant dark sage. Then the whole looks like it was washed with a dark stain for an antiqued effect. I need to touch up some spots that the furniture movers damaged, and I need to match it for a very large mirror frame in the foyer from which the staircase leads. Any clues how I...... read more |
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I also am not enamored of the large splotchy blobby effect that came with using torn-up pillowcases for the cloth. I found myself going over many areas where the two colors joined and feathering out, even adding more in many areas with the brush. There is a definite watercolor effect, and it was hard to not get the dreaded "burn marks", but perhaps the two colors are a little too contrasted. I figure I can go over with a thir...... read more |
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hai, i need to repaint my wooden chairs with brownish wooden colour.my chair is already painted in white and has some wornout spots.pls let me know the steps for repainting including the details of the paint i must choose and whether i need to remove the existing paint. thanks n have a nice day |
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I have a medium finished wood bedroom set (don't know exact type of wood - darker than maple - oak looking?). anyway, I wanted to do an Asian themed room, with the base of the dressers, etc. being stained maybe a raw umber type stain, and the drawers being lighter. obviously I can't stain the medium wood lighter. suggestions on how to make the drawers fit this look, without being shiny preferably?? also, the back of the bookcase in ...... read more |
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Several years ago I painted living room walls using a "homemade" glaze using wallpaper paste, latex paint, and water.........sound familiar? I can't recall the ratios used, but it was (and still is) a beautiful suede-like finish. Can you help? |
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I have a shiny gold finish metal lamp. Does anyone have a way to give this an antique or aged look? Thanks |
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What do I do to ensure that the wall mural I painted outside doesn't fade in the sun? |
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are mattes used much when framing stretched canvas? |
