Tag Archives: Paint Techniques

Shabby Chic Office Desk DIY Project

Shabby chic paint techniques are a super easy and affordable way to update those outdated wood Office Desks. Creating a Shabby Chic Office Desk is an easy home office update project that can be accomplished in one weekend. To start this Shabby Chic Office Desk Paint Technique project you will need to spend at least […]

How to Transform a Concrete Floor with Paint and Glitter

What could be worse than tearing up the grotesque, earthworm-hued carpet in your basement, only to find concrete? This was my dilemma recently, when I lifted the carpet in the finished basement in our new house. What did I expect to find-glowing, blonde hardwood floors? I shouldn’t have been surprised. However, I have precious little […]

How to Lime Wash Walls

Lime washing is a faux finish paint technique that adds a very subtle white-washed finish to walls. The lime washing paint technique is very similar to color washing, except that the lime washing provides a white, almost chalky, finish. Many people learn how to lime wash walls because it is a fairly simple faux finish […]

25+ Classroom Materials to Recycle for a New Use

Recycling and environmentalism are key components of most curriculum in school. In homes, day cares and home schools, we talk recycling. Yet so often we don’t walk the talk we preach. Schools and learning environments are a great place to begin demonstrating good environmental habits. And it isn’t difficult once some basic habits are in […]

DIY Faux Painting: Color Washing

Color washing is a fairly simple faux painting technique that yields a very beautiful result. It has a soft, crisp appearance, with a light texture of a pointed needle. This painting technique will add depth and dimension to the walls, and the overall cozy feel is great. home decor or design virtually. If you are […]

Rag Paint Techniques and Guide

What do you need? To effectively paint the cloth, you will need; Paint, base and color complement Water based SHELL Brush or roller for base coat Good clean cloths Mixing bucket Touched linens Paint or masking tape mouth wide, bowl medium size Before you begin As with traditional painting projects, preparation is required. Remove all […]

Do it Yourself Ceiling Painting Tips

Painting the ceiling is not one of the easier home improvement jobs as it is messy, difficult and not really a lot of fun, but someone has to do it! Painting a ceiling doesn’t have to be an insurmountable chore, some of the most common mistakes made when painting a ceiling are even the most […]

DIY Home Improvement – How to Paint a Hardwood Floor

When in optimal condition, hardwood floors provide a rich, beautiful look that carpet, vinyl, or any other type of flooring surface cannot. However, after years of wear, they can take on a dark and lackluster appearance, which some homeowners find boring. Instead of cleaning and/or maintaining, consider learning how to paint a hardwood floor. Whether […]

Simple Faux Painting Techniques

Gone are the days when the only choices we had in painting walls and furniture were between different colors and lights. Now, through the magic of TESTA, our walls and furniture have many faux effects, from cracks, old paint to textiles, such as linens and rugs. These faux painting treatments can be done in a […]