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I intend to paint a mural of a tree on my bathroom walls. It will cover a door and part of one wall, with the branches reaching out across two other walls and across the seiling ( also pine) The walls are unfinished and I really don't want to paint them solidly--I'd like the pine to sort of peak thru. Any advice?? |
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My townhouse has an open floor plan. My carpet is sort of burgundy-reddish. I would like to find a matching or a contrasting color to match this carpet, but not something that will "overpower" the open floor plan. Thanks |
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I have a another mirror where I would like to actually gild onto the glass. I want to put a variety of shapes and designs around the outside edge of the glass. My plan is to trace the items with a marker or pencil onto the glass then adhere the gilding. Is this a good way to do it? What would I use, water size? Any kits available with tools? I want to have a variety of colors, reds, yellows, amber, oranges, and shades in betwe...... read more |
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I am planning to paint a mural that will also serve as a "headboard" (virtual) for a bed. Is a water-based varnish sufficient protection, and is it safe to lean up against, place pillows against, etc.? I don't think the wear and tear will be enormous, but it *is* supposed to be a "headboard." |
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Just painted teenage daughters room victorian blue. We were going to add clouds but, she changed her mind. What do we do with the plain walls now? mommydearestof6@yahoo.com |
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Needing help with a faux old world wall finish formula for a home with 10' ceilings, a 2' decorative hunter green wall paper border surrounds the upper perimater with a white picture moulding seperating it from the lower wall, was thinking on antiquing that along with the extra tall base moulding.the cabinets in the room are a tall with vertical tougne and groove faced doors and draws finished in cherry wood. the floors are done in an e...... read more |
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We have a mahogany table that we are refinishing. We stripped the finish, did all of the necessary sanding and put a new coat of stain on. The table now looks very blotchy/spotty. We then sanded and put another coat of stain on. Now it looks worse. How can we fix this? It's a beautiful table and I think we've ruined it... |
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I HAVE PAINTED ON WALLPAPER IN MY LIVING, A BRIGHT ORANGE BUT THE PAINT HAS CHIPPED AWAY IN FEW PLACES, HOW CAN I COVER IT UP? WOULD STIPPLING IN ANOTHER COLOUR HELP? |
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After I silver leaf how can I obtain a platnum look. not brushed nickel. Can I use a burnt umber glaze? thanks |
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I have wood stained bedroom set to paint white. I have sanded and when I primed an orange color is bleeding through. Should I reprime before I paint to stop the bleeding, or should I resand and start all over? |
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I am a highschool/art student looking to enter into doing murals, and at the moment I am practicing one in my own room, is there any information u can give me from preparing the walls to what to do once the picture is finished. Your advice is appreciated. |