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Faux Painting Over Paneling With An Aged Tuscan Look

Have you ever faux painted over paneling? That will be my next project. I want it to look like an aged Tuscan wall. The look I am striving to go for on the paneling, maybe do a smooth texture with joint compound & then paint it an off white then use another color to give [...]

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How Do I Tone Down Apple Green Paint Color

Hi I painted my bedroom in a Laura Ashley color LA917 from Lowes (its a shade of apple green),it didn't look that bright in the store but it is bright & not a relaxing color for a bedroom. I want to tone it down by either using the Lime Wash or Glaze from Lowes (whichever [...]

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Paint A Faux Fireplace With Realistic Fire!

How To Paint Real Flames Debra Greetings! I am trying to paint a faux fireplace and cannot seem to paint the fire on the logs right. I cannot find anyone who knows the steps. When I do it it just looks childish. I hope you can help. Enjoy The Day! Hi.. I have two pictures [...]

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Help… I Love The Burgundy Color – But The Paint Has Orange Peeled

I have a burgundy kitchen and it has a bad paint job, thick in some areas, orange peely looking, etc., I was going to do frottage with saran wrap/garbage bags to kind of conceal it, I do like the color just not the paint job, what color do you suggest I do over it? I've [...]

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What Colors Do I Use For a Tuscan Villa Look?

I have pasted tissue paper over the wall paper in my breakfast room and kitchen and have it primed and ready to faux paint, however, I need samples to choose from because I have no idea how to do this. Are there sample books like wall paper books so look at and choose from? I'd [...]

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How Do I Change The Color Of Paint? Change Butterscotch to Kahki

I painted my 2 story family room textured walls with what I thought was a rich looking golden kahki color in an eggshell finish. What I got was a color that looks like butterscotch. What can I do to make the walls look like a rich golden khaki color? Leslie Hi Leslie: To change a [...]

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How To Faux Paint A Grass Cloth Look On Walls?

Faux Painting Grass Cloth on walls requires a ton of patience and a steady hand. You should do this technique with two painters. One to apply the glaze and one to apply the brushing technique. This is also technique that looks much better on smooth walls instead of textured walls. Tool tip: If the brush [...]

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When Do I Use A Primer? Is A Primer Really Necessary?

Prime or not to Prime….that is the question? This reader is in a quandary about primers and if she even needs to prime. All of you that have signed up for the newsletter and received your seven problem solving faux painting lessons… know that I avoid flat paint like the plague. [...]

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Create a Faux Copper or Tin Pressed Metal Ceiling with Paint and Paper

Metal ceilings or pressed tin ceilings seem to be making a comeback in some areas of the country. Not only are they being used in old historical style remodels, but they are used in contemporary spaces as well. Several options are available for the DIY'er who wants to try this great looking ceiling treatment for [...]