Today I have 5 techniques to painting upholstered furniture successfully. This is actually one of my greatest discoveries in a long time! You can paint fabric–and not just fabric, but upholstery. Painting upholstered furniture gives you endless thrifting and recycling possibilities. Painting Upholstered Furniture Are you ready to see exactly what you can do with […]
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11 Things to Consider When Choosing Latex vs. Oil Paint
Most people are using latex paint these days, but oil-based paint does still have its place. I just learned a few things about oil-based paint and I might go that route next time. Here are the pros and cons of oil vs latex paint: First some of the Pro’s of Latex Paint 1.Dries faster 2.No strong […]
6 Tips for Choosing the Right Paint Color
If I have said it once, I have said it a hundred times. I love to paint! Eventually, each room in my house will have its own identity, which will consist of an identifying paint color and rug. It can be a little scary to pick out the paint for your room. The paint choosing […]
How to a Paint Striped Wall
I have probably mentioned a half a dozen times or so that I love to paint walls in my house. I think it is the best bang for your buck. I know some people get nervous about the change, but paint is great because- you can paint over it if you don’t like it. When […]
Chalkboard Product Dilemma
I have a few chalkboard posts, but it just occurred to me that it would have helped immensely if someone had spelled out the products and which is good for which use. Each has their place, but I have used the wrong thing a time or 2, and it has […]
5 Tips Before Using Latex Paint on Upholstery
There are a lot of different methods to painting fabric or upholstery. Painting a rug, or a chair or old patio furniture is a great way to up-cycle used furniture! It’s also a great way to add spark to your home, with less money. You can paint upholstery with fabric paint, or acrylic paints, or even latex […]