Archive for May, 2010

Crinkle Paper Painting Technique

If you want to add texture and personality to your walls, you can use a decorative painting technique that does not require too much prep work. It is not even necessary to apply a base coat to achieve the desired look.

Things you need

  • Tissue paper
  • Paint tray
  • 3/8 roller and handle
  • Old paintbrush or bristle brush
  • Painter’s tape
  • Latex paints
  • Antiquing glaze

Steps to Follow

  1. Dust baseboards using an old paintbrush or china bristle brush. Trim and crown the molding before you use a painter’s tape to seal them off. You can avoid paint from seeping

How to Paint a Ceiling

The preparation before you start painting can mean a big difference in the finish. Not only that, it will save you the time and effort in cleaning up after you are done with your work. You can use a roller or a brush to paint but using a roller is advised for starters.

Before you start painting, you have to remove all the curtains, lighting, fixtures and furniture in the room. For large furnishings that can not be removed, you can cover them with wash cloth and old newspapers or wash cloths to cover the floors and keep specks of

Tips on Choosing the Right Paint Colors for your House

Choosing the right paint colors will enhance the features of your home. It can highlight beautiful features and disguise design flaws. So how do you pick the right paint color? Here are simple tips;

  • If you are painting an old home and want to restore the original color, you can refer to historic color charts and match the shades to the original paint color.
  • If you do not want to restore the original colors of your house and want to use more modern colors, take into consideration the neighborhood that you live in. Bold colors can accentuate the historical

Home Painting Tips to Achieve Great Results

Choosing the right type of paint and color to match the design and furnishing of your room can be frustrating. However, it is very rewarding when you finally finish the job and see that your efforts have not gone to waste.

Here are some useful tips you can use if you are redecorating your home;

  • In choosing the right color, first you have to determine the color scheme of your existing furniture, window treatments and other accessories in your room. Visit your paint dealer and get coordinating color chips of your favorite colors that can be found in your

How to Prepare Your Walls for Spray Painting

If you are going to paint a large surface, the best way to do it spray painting. If the surface is properly prepared, the process would only require very little time and effort. Plus, you get professional results if you use high quality equipment.

Proper preparation can lessen your time and effort in cleaning up afterwards. Here are 5 easy steps you can follow to achieve best results

  1. The first thing you need to do is remove all furniture and fixtures. This is to prevent paint flecks from landing on other objects in the room as spray painting involves