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Glazing versus color washing murals
What about murals containing pretty birds?

Painting over wallpaper question
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?

Round stipple brush
I am looking for a source to purchase a round crowsfoot stippling brush. We have made some renovations in our home and would like to match the pattern of our ceiling stippling. Please contact me if you have any information for this product. Thank you Paige Reed

Matching a faux painted surface
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

Creating a pale peach color wash
I just painted my small kitchen with Benjamin Moore #2015-50 (a pale orange/peach) I would like it lighter now. Can I color wash it lighter? What colors can I use to do it? The paint is a semi-gloss, do I or should I repaint with eggshell and a color lighter than it is now ? Thank You ,June

Creating a pale peach color wash
What about murals containing pretty birds?

Painting vs. Staining black color on dining chairs
I am trying to find out the difference and best way to change the color of my dining room chairs. Currently they are the light brown beechwood raw color - and I want to stain/paint them black. Please can you recommend which technique is best and what stain/paint to use. Thanks

Glazing ideas for kitchen cupboards?
I am interested in glazing my kitchen cupboards. First, is this technique suitable for cupboards? Also, I am painting the cupboards green. Can I glaze over with a clear glaze just to add texture, or are glazes always tinted? Thanks

antiquing shiny gold finish metal
I have a shiny gold finish metal lamp. Does anyone have a way to give this an antique or aged look? Thanks

Creating a purple glaze with silver sheen
Hi guys! ...want to paint the bathroom purple with a kind of silver sheen to it...but love the 'moody' effect that glazing produces...can I somehow use the purple as a base coat, then use some silver paint in the glaze???...if this sounds insane, please don't hesitate to tell me...I'd rather you say it, than have to spend hours trying to fix it... all ideas/comments GREATLY appreciated! thanx! Laura…

silver leafing a large ceiling
I need advice on silver leafing a large ceiling. substrate is level 5 drywall. I want to use a water base size and use leaf material on a roll with a basecoat of silver metallic paint then several layers of clear topcoat. How many layers of each and can we spray? Aloha, Lei