What paint and brushes should I use for a wall mural?
Q. I'm painting a wall mural of a tree silhouette. The wall I'm painting it on is painted with cream colored interior paint in a satin sheen, and I'm going to paint the tree with dark chocolate brown. What type of brushes should I use and what paint? Can I just use a regular interior paint? And when it's finished do I need to put anything else on it to preserve it or anything like that? Thanks!
Asked by EmilyP - Tue Jun 30 15:15:51 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can use Emulsion paint (water based). Use any brush that is ok with water based paints. Use bigger brushes for the large areas and smaller brushes so that you can do any finer details nicely.
Answered by joop - Tue Jun 30 16:41:09 2009
Q. I'm painting a wall mural of a tree silhouette. The wall I'm painting it on is painted with cream colored interior paint in a satin sheen, and I'm going to paint the tree with dark chocolate brown. What type of brushes should I use and what paint? Can I just use a regular interior paint? And when it's finished do I need to put anything else on it to preserve it or anything like that? Thanks!
Asked by EmilyP - Tue Jun 30 15:15:51 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can use Emulsion paint (water based). Use any brush that is ok with water based paints. Use bigger brushes for the large areas and smaller brushes so that you can do any finer details nicely.
Answered by joop - Tue Jun 30 16:41:09 2009
What type of paint should I use to paint the interior doors and trim?
Q. I recently had new interior doors and trim installed in my house. We patched and sanded the nails and painted with a glossy white paint. It came out streaked and you could see the patch underneath. What kind of paint should I use? Or what kind of brush should I use? Is there a good washable, but durable paint? What about painting the fireplace mantel? What kind paint should I use on that? Any suggestions are appreciate.
Asked by E W - Wed Oct 17 23:59:58 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Before repainting over the patch, make sure it is smoothed out more to match the rest of the door. Lightly sand the door and trim before repainting. I would prime it as well which should help resolve the patch showing through. I've used most all of the better quality and well known paints. Unbelievably, my favorite is Lowe's American Tradition made by Valspar. It is also one of the highest rated paints by Consumer Reports. Behr is actually rated as #1, just above Lowe's this year. Last year it was Lowe's. Basically, there is alot of money at stake between the two competitors and every two years when CR puts out its newest report, one of those two add more Titaniam--the ingrediant that makes the biggest difference in quality of… [cont.]
Answered by unknown - Thu Oct 18 02:24:07 2007
Q. I recently had new interior doors and trim installed in my house. We patched and sanded the nails and painted with a glossy white paint. It came out streaked and you could see the patch underneath. What kind of paint should I use? Or what kind of brush should I use? Is there a good washable, but durable paint? What about painting the fireplace mantel? What kind paint should I use on that? Any suggestions are appreciate.
Asked by E W - Wed Oct 17 23:59:58 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Before repainting over the patch, make sure it is smoothed out more to match the rest of the door. Lightly sand the door and trim before repainting. I would prime it as well which should help resolve the patch showing through. I've used most all of the better quality and well known paints. Unbelievably, my favorite is Lowe's American Tradition made by Valspar. It is also one of the highest rated paints by Consumer Reports. Behr is actually rated as #1, just above Lowe's this year. Last year it was Lowe's. Basically, there is alot of money at stake between the two competitors and every two years when CR puts out its newest report, one of those two add more Titaniam--the ingrediant that makes the biggest difference in quality of… [cont.]
Answered by unknown - Thu Oct 18 02:24:07 2007
What type of paint is the best for use on an old house for the exterior?
Q. My husband purchased a house last spring that is approximately 110 years old and we'd like to paint it since the old paint is chipping and peeling off. We've been looking at exterior paints and there's such a huge price difference between the paint stores and places such as lowes and menards. Like the paint stores have paint for double the cost. I'm looking for something that we can do and leave for years, something with little maintenance.
Asked by K H - Sat Jan 17 16:25:29 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Lowes has the best exterior paint I have used. The only other is some kind of vinyl paint that acts as a vinyl siding after it is applied. Expensive but, maintenance free.
Answered by jareyn2002 - Sat Jan 17 16:31:37 2009
Q. My husband purchased a house last spring that is approximately 110 years old and we'd like to paint it since the old paint is chipping and peeling off. We've been looking at exterior paints and there's such a huge price difference between the paint stores and places such as lowes and menards. Like the paint stores have paint for double the cost. I'm looking for something that we can do and leave for years, something with little maintenance.
Asked by K H - Sat Jan 17 16:25:29 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Lowes has the best exterior paint I have used. The only other is some kind of vinyl paint that acts as a vinyl siding after it is applied. Expensive but, maintenance free.
Answered by jareyn2002 - Sat Jan 17 16:31:37 2009
What type of paint should I use to pain exterior entry steel door?
Q. I have a steel entry exterior door that I wanted to paint. What kind of paint would work best? (Oil based, latex, acrylic, etc). And also, if I use exterior paint on the exterior part or the door, what kind of paint do I use on the inside part of the door? Should I use exterior paint for the outside of the door and interior paint for the inside? Or exterior for both? Please Help!
Asked by Minny715 - Thu Jan 29 11:41:34 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Assuming it is bare metal... Clean it and prime it with an oil primer first. If it gets a lot of sunlight, use a rust inhibitive acrylic (latex) paint for better gloss and color retention than an oil. If it does not get heavy sunlight and rust is a higher concern, go with an alkyd (oil) topcoat over the primer. I would use the same paint for both sides. A lot of metal paints are interior/exterior anyway.
Answered by jak7028 - Fri Jan 30 18:26:02 2009
Q. I have a steel entry exterior door that I wanted to paint. What kind of paint would work best? (Oil based, latex, acrylic, etc). And also, if I use exterior paint on the exterior part or the door, what kind of paint do I use on the inside part of the door? Should I use exterior paint for the outside of the door and interior paint for the inside? Or exterior for both? Please Help!
Asked by Minny715 - Thu Jan 29 11:41:34 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Assuming it is bare metal... Clean it and prime it with an oil primer first. If it gets a lot of sunlight, use a rust inhibitive acrylic (latex) paint for better gloss and color retention than an oil. If it does not get heavy sunlight and rust is a higher concern, go with an alkyd (oil) topcoat over the primer. I would use the same paint for both sides. A lot of metal paints are interior/exterior anyway.
Answered by jak7028 - Fri Jan 30 18:26:02 2009
How do I get my acrylic paint to dry without becoming tacky?
Q. So the girlfriend and I painted an old pine coffee table with Glennen acrylic, semi-gloss paint, per recommendation by Home Depot. We sanded down the table, and added two layers of tinted primer before adding two coats of the semi-gloss. We then let the paint dry for apprx. 12 hours, with fans running to speed up the drying process. The problem is, the paint still feels "tacky" and it's been over a week since we painted! Not only that, but sometimes items left on the table become adhered to the paint and take off with them a small, thin piece of paint skin when they're picked up. My question is this: is there some treatment we can put on top of this acrylic semi-gloss to get it to not be so tacky? Do we need to try a different… [cont.]
Asked by wagenvolks - Sun Sep 2 19:31:29 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Probable causes of paint being tacky: 1. You applied to much paint 2. Use of fan as dryer When painting wood, maximum paint film should be at 3 mils thick. DO NOT use fans to hasten drying process, using such technique will only set the outer paint dry and not the inner film, thus the paint get tacky (dry outside and wet inside). Let it dry naturally and will usually take time (usually 24 to 48 hours)
Answered by Joeyboy - Sun Sep 2 20:07:05 2007
Q. So the girlfriend and I painted an old pine coffee table with Glennen acrylic, semi-gloss paint, per recommendation by Home Depot. We sanded down the table, and added two layers of tinted primer before adding two coats of the semi-gloss. We then let the paint dry for apprx. 12 hours, with fans running to speed up the drying process. The problem is, the paint still feels "tacky" and it's been over a week since we painted! Not only that, but sometimes items left on the table become adhered to the paint and take off with them a small, thin piece of paint skin when they're picked up. My question is this: is there some treatment we can put on top of this acrylic semi-gloss to get it to not be so tacky? Do we need to try a different… [cont.]
Asked by wagenvolks - Sun Sep 2 19:31:29 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Probable causes of paint being tacky: 1. You applied to much paint 2. Use of fan as dryer When painting wood, maximum paint film should be at 3 mils thick. DO NOT use fans to hasten drying process, using such technique will only set the outer paint dry and not the inner film, thus the paint get tacky (dry outside and wet inside). Let it dry naturally and will usually take time (usually 24 to 48 hours)
Answered by Joeyboy - Sun Sep 2 20:07:05 2007
What kind of paint should I use when painting a large mural used for photography?
Q. I have been contracted (by family) to paint a large mural on a wall (finished drywall, no texture, primed) which will be used as a background in a portrait studio. I am not sure what kind of paint I should use...I know regular acrylics are out the window--too expensive for this scale, gloss latex wall paint will glare in the photograph, and I am unfamiliar with spray paint. The best guess I have is flat wall paint. Any suggestions?
Asked by Shelley - Sun Jun 24 12:25:26 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try these sites for info:
Answered by PBIPhotoArtist - Sun Jun 24 13:05:22 2007
Q. I have been contracted (by family) to paint a large mural on a wall (finished drywall, no texture, primed) which will be used as a background in a portrait studio. I am not sure what kind of paint I should use...I know regular acrylics are out the window--too expensive for this scale, gloss latex wall paint will glare in the photograph, and I am unfamiliar with spray paint. The best guess I have is flat wall paint. Any suggestions?
Asked by Shelley - Sun Jun 24 12:25:26 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try these sites for info:
Answered by PBIPhotoArtist - Sun Jun 24 13:05:22 2007
What is the best paint to use for walls in hallways/stairways?
Q. I have recently painted all my hallways and staircase walls with a dulux satin paint. it was over the top of a 'splattered' paint effect which was there when I moved into the house. Although the walls were cleaned before painting that is the only prep work that was done. Less than 6 months on i am already seeing lots of places where the paint has come off and to be honest it looks worse now that before it was painted! What can I do?? Is there a better type of paint?
Asked by Tracie R - Thu Jun 28 10:37:52 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. use a good primer first
Answered by Lucy - Thu Jun 28 10:41:16 2007
Q. I have recently painted all my hallways and staircase walls with a dulux satin paint. it was over the top of a 'splattered' paint effect which was there when I moved into the house. Although the walls were cleaned before painting that is the only prep work that was done. Less than 6 months on i am already seeing lots of places where the paint has come off and to be honest it looks worse now that before it was painted! What can I do?? Is there a better type of paint?
Asked by Tracie R - Thu Jun 28 10:37:52 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. use a good primer first
Answered by Lucy - Thu Jun 28 10:41:16 2007
Can you paint a house that has pressed-board siding with paint labeled specifically for masonry?
Q. I have 20 gallons of masonry paint that I was going to use to paint a house I ended up sellling. I still like the color, and I was wondering if I could paint my present house with it. This house has wooden window moldings, but is sided with some kind of pressed-board siding, like Masonite. I believe the paint is latex-based. Any suggestions?
Asked by correrafan - Sat Nov 24 10:43:42 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think that you can do !! make a sample first before you apply to all I suggest to read and follow instructions written on painting containers you have specially if it is required priming or under coat ? or not . Then go ahead .
Answered by AboAyman - Sat Dec 1 12:57:15 2007
Q. I have 20 gallons of masonry paint that I was going to use to paint a house I ended up sellling. I still like the color, and I was wondering if I could paint my present house with it. This house has wooden window moldings, but is sided with some kind of pressed-board siding, like Masonite. I believe the paint is latex-based. Any suggestions?
Asked by correrafan - Sat Nov 24 10:43:42 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think that you can do !! make a sample first before you apply to all I suggest to read and follow instructions written on painting containers you have specially if it is required priming or under coat ? or not . Then go ahead .
Answered by AboAyman - Sat Dec 1 12:57:15 2007
I used paint thinner to remove paint from ashpalt shingles. How do I remove the stain it left behind?
Q. I spilled oil based paint on my shingles and used paint thinner to remove it and now there is a wet mark where I used the paint thinner. What can I use to remove the paint thinner from the shingles.
Asked by Hilary L - Sun Jul 27 10:35:31 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The paint thinner has dissolved the asphalt in the shingles and damaged them. You can replace the damaged areas or have your whole roof re-shingled if there is not an old layer already under the current shingle layer. Replacing just the damaged sections is the easiest and cheapest option.
Answered by scott h - Mon Jul 28 23:29:25 2008
Q. I spilled oil based paint on my shingles and used paint thinner to remove it and now there is a wet mark where I used the paint thinner. What can I use to remove the paint thinner from the shingles.
Asked by Hilary L - Sun Jul 27 10:35:31 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The paint thinner has dissolved the asphalt in the shingles and damaged them. You can replace the damaged areas or have your whole roof re-shingled if there is not an old layer already under the current shingle layer. Replacing just the damaged sections is the easiest and cheapest option.
Answered by scott h - Mon Jul 28 23:29:25 2008
What type of paint would be the best to use for someone transitioning from drawing to painting?
Q. I love to draw/sketch. I wanna start using paints but the few I have tried have really not worked for me. I've tried water color and acrylics. On the one hand sometimes I feel the need for a thicker paint but then feel my painting could benefit by water color. I also am not sure what types of paints go with which canvases. HELP!
Asked by HyperBeauty - Sun Jun 28 20:36:04 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I had the same dilemma, to me oil painting is an easier transition than watercolor and acrylic. Acrylic seems to dry to fast if you're use to working with dry media which you are able to take your time with and alter the colors later on. Oil paint allows you to be more flexible when painting; it is easier for you to go back and change something while its still wet. Unfortunately, oil paint takes FOREVER to dry, but if you're patient i think its worth the wait. In my opinion, you should try acrylic after you get use to oil painting, which shouldn't take that long. As for the types of paint, I like water soluble (or water mixable) oil paint. It's the easiest to work with, because you don't have to deal with using turpentine which is toxic… [cont.]
Answered by Adrienne M - Sun Jun 28 22:44:42 2009
Q. I love to draw/sketch. I wanna start using paints but the few I have tried have really not worked for me. I've tried water color and acrylics. On the one hand sometimes I feel the need for a thicker paint but then feel my painting could benefit by water color. I also am not sure what types of paints go with which canvases. HELP!
Asked by HyperBeauty - Sun Jun 28 20:36:04 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I had the same dilemma, to me oil painting is an easier transition than watercolor and acrylic. Acrylic seems to dry to fast if you're use to working with dry media which you are able to take your time with and alter the colors later on. Oil paint allows you to be more flexible when painting; it is easier for you to go back and change something while its still wet. Unfortunately, oil paint takes FOREVER to dry, but if you're patient i think its worth the wait. In my opinion, you should try acrylic after you get use to oil painting, which shouldn't take that long. As for the types of paint, I like water soluble (or water mixable) oil paint. It's the easiest to work with, because you don't have to deal with using turpentine which is toxic… [cont.]
Answered by Adrienne M - Sun Jun 28 22:44:42 2009
How to remove oil paint and acrylic off your fingers, palette etc after painting?
Q. I paint a lot but it s difficult to remove paint that get under my nails and on my hands. Usually hot water and lot of rubbing helps a bit. Is there a easy way to get rid of paint smeared on my hands? Also when I paint I mix acrylic with water but a friend said it s better to paint unmixed. Is this true?
Asked by kitten - Mon Mar 30 02:52:10 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the best remover on your hands would be nail polish remover or very little peroxide...some hand sanitizers work really well and to get paint out of your brushes the best would be baby oil or this thing called pink soda you can buy at any arts&crafts store. and for the painting with water it depends on what your painting on...paper, wall, canvas...
Answered by Jazzy - Mon Mar 30 02:59:49 2009
Q. I paint a lot but it s difficult to remove paint that get under my nails and on my hands. Usually hot water and lot of rubbing helps a bit. Is there a easy way to get rid of paint smeared on my hands? Also when I paint I mix acrylic with water but a friend said it s better to paint unmixed. Is this true?
Asked by kitten - Mon Mar 30 02:52:10 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the best remover on your hands would be nail polish remover or very little peroxide...some hand sanitizers work really well and to get paint out of your brushes the best would be baby oil or this thing called pink soda you can buy at any arts&crafts store. and for the painting with water it depends on what your painting on...paper, wall, canvas...
Answered by Jazzy - Mon Mar 30 02:59:49 2009
What kind of paint should I use for laundry/mechanical room?
Q. Our mechanical room houses washer, dryer, hot water tank and HVAC/furnace. The paint seems like the latex paint thats in the rest of the house, but the room needs a fresh coat. I have some Glidden semi-gloss paint left over from painting the bathroom. Can I use this or is there some special fire/heat resistant paint that I should be using? Can I use vinyl flooring? Thanks a lot.
Asked by dnereid - Thu Jan 3 18:12:54 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I used a semi-gloss paint in my laundry room and am glad I did. It is easy to keep clean and the heat, moisture and elements in there don't seem to affect it whatsoever. I also have vinyl flooring in there, but think I will eventually replace it with tile or stone because it does dent easily. There is a high heat paint available, but I don't think it is necessary to go to the expense of using it.
Answered by eskie lover - Thu Jan 3 18:17:56 2008
Q. Our mechanical room houses washer, dryer, hot water tank and HVAC/furnace. The paint seems like the latex paint thats in the rest of the house, but the room needs a fresh coat. I have some Glidden semi-gloss paint left over from painting the bathroom. Can I use this or is there some special fire/heat resistant paint that I should be using? Can I use vinyl flooring? Thanks a lot.
Asked by dnereid - Thu Jan 3 18:12:54 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I used a semi-gloss paint in my laundry room and am glad I did. It is easy to keep clean and the heat, moisture and elements in there don't seem to affect it whatsoever. I also have vinyl flooring in there, but think I will eventually replace it with tile or stone because it does dent easily. There is a high heat paint available, but I don't think it is necessary to go to the expense of using it.
Answered by eskie lover - Thu Jan 3 18:17:56 2008
Can I just paint partsof a wall at different times?
Q. I have a large wall in a loft where it continues on the first and second floor and part is a really tall wall. I'd like to go ahead and paint the accessible parts and then hire a professional to paint the tall part of the ceiling. If I paint my sections and they dry, will there be a noticeable seam or color difference when the contractor paints the taller area that ajoins my sections? I'm assuing for this that it would all come from a single large batch of paint.
Asked by Justin Everett-Church - Wed Jan 31 04:39:30 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you can paint it at different times but it's gonna show for sure. so,it's like you'll have a slight variation in the colour. may just look pretty.try it.
Answered by smartsoul - Wed Jan 31 06:19:45 2007
Q. I have a large wall in a loft where it continues on the first and second floor and part is a really tall wall. I'd like to go ahead and paint the accessible parts and then hire a professional to paint the tall part of the ceiling. If I paint my sections and they dry, will there be a noticeable seam or color difference when the contractor paints the taller area that ajoins my sections? I'm assuing for this that it would all come from a single large batch of paint.
Asked by Justin Everett-Church - Wed Jan 31 04:39:30 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you can paint it at different times but it's gonna show for sure. so,it's like you'll have a slight variation in the colour. may just look pretty.try it.
Answered by smartsoul - Wed Jan 31 06:19:45 2007
How can I paint a varnished door in white?
Q. I have varnished door, and I would like to paint them in white with gloss paint but when I do the varnish mixes with the paint. I have tried to take the varnish of but it is very hard. Is there anything I can put on top of the varnish prior to paint so that the varnish does not mix with paint?
Asked by McGregor - Tue May 16 04:00:19 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. after prep and sanding use a special sealer that sticks to the varnish before undercoat then top coat. one brand of sealer is "bin". Ask your local paint shop. otherwise the paint will scratch off easily.
Answered by Jack - Mon May 22 08:52:01 2006
Q. I have varnished door, and I would like to paint them in white with gloss paint but when I do the varnish mixes with the paint. I have tried to take the varnish of but it is very hard. Is there anything I can put on top of the varnish prior to paint so that the varnish does not mix with paint?
Asked by McGregor - Tue May 16 04:00:19 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. after prep and sanding use a special sealer that sticks to the varnish before undercoat then top coat. one brand of sealer is "bin". Ask your local paint shop. otherwise the paint will scratch off easily.
Answered by Jack - Mon May 22 08:52:01 2006
What paint should I use to paint ceramic tile?
Q. I have a kitchen with ceramic tile that is a sick grey color. I've remodeled the kitchen and the grey ceramic tile floor just doesn't go well. I'd like to paint it but have no idea what paint to use or if it is practical to even paint it. Is it possible or do I just need to live with it?
Asked by tommy lampini - Mon Mar 24 10:09:11 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Getting good adhesion to ceramic tile with paint is VERY difficult. Generally it will come out looking bad. My best recommendation would be to make due with it. If you absolutely must paint it, your best bet would be to use this product: It is specially designed for tub and tile. I believe you can get it in a tint base and get it tinted to whatever color you please.
Answered by Habiba - Wed Mar 26 19:43:42 2008
Q. I have a kitchen with ceramic tile that is a sick grey color. I've remodeled the kitchen and the grey ceramic tile floor just doesn't go well. I'd like to paint it but have no idea what paint to use or if it is practical to even paint it. Is it possible or do I just need to live with it?
Asked by tommy lampini - Mon Mar 24 10:09:11 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Getting good adhesion to ceramic tile with paint is VERY difficult. Generally it will come out looking bad. My best recommendation would be to make due with it. If you absolutely must paint it, your best bet would be to use this product: It is specially designed for tub and tile. I believe you can get it in a tint base and get it tinted to whatever color you please.
Answered by Habiba - Wed Mar 26 19:43:42 2008
What type of paint should I use to paint a new pair of yellow Bilstein struts black?
Q. I had the front struts replaced on my blcak car and the fact that they're yellow looks a bit ugly. I want to paint them black to match the old ones. Was wondering if I need some special heat resistant paint or something? Also, planning on leaving them on and covering the surrounding area with plastic sheets while I paint them, rather than remove them to paint them. Good / bad idea?
Asked by Andy C - Mon Jun 18 11:38:56 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You'll never succesfully paint them without A) taking them off or B) sanding them down first. They dont need to be sanded back to the metal, just roughed up, since the paint needs something to form a good bond with. Painting over fresh paint is a recipe for flaking. I wouldn't fancy your chances at getting a good result, as the area is normally caked with brake dust, which is corrosive. I believe the bilsteins are powder coated for longevity, in which case your kinda wasting your time as sooner rather than later, they'll be yellow again.
Answered by Steven N - Tue Jun 19 05:12:50 2007
Q. I had the front struts replaced on my blcak car and the fact that they're yellow looks a bit ugly. I want to paint them black to match the old ones. Was wondering if I need some special heat resistant paint or something? Also, planning on leaving them on and covering the surrounding area with plastic sheets while I paint them, rather than remove them to paint them. Good / bad idea?
Asked by Andy C - Mon Jun 18 11:38:56 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You'll never succesfully paint them without A) taking them off or B) sanding them down first. They dont need to be sanded back to the metal, just roughed up, since the paint needs something to form a good bond with. Painting over fresh paint is a recipe for flaking. I wouldn't fancy your chances at getting a good result, as the area is normally caked with brake dust, which is corrosive. I believe the bilsteins are powder coated for longevity, in which case your kinda wasting your time as sooner rather than later, they'll be yellow again.
Answered by Steven N - Tue Jun 19 05:12:50 2007
What type of paint should I use on candle holders?
Q. I'm planning to paint a few whiskey glasses (like mini wine glasses) so I can transform them into candle holders but I'm not quite sure what type of paint I should buy. Is there a difference in what type of paint I use? I was going to use some regular paint but my mom said that the paint might melt when I light the candle?
Asked by Gemini19 - Wed Sep 3 02:07:31 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You could also try checking with the local craft store like A.C. Moore or Michael's. Someone there might know for sure. You might be able to use glass paint (available at the craft stores). Most glass paint can be washed in the dishwasher and that's a pretty high temperature. Good luck with your project!
Answered by Carol C - Wed Sep 3 12:15:29 2008
Q. I'm planning to paint a few whiskey glasses (like mini wine glasses) so I can transform them into candle holders but I'm not quite sure what type of paint I should buy. Is there a difference in what type of paint I use? I was going to use some regular paint but my mom said that the paint might melt when I light the candle?
Asked by Gemini19 - Wed Sep 3 02:07:31 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You could also try checking with the local craft store like A.C. Moore or Michael's. Someone there might know for sure. You might be able to use glass paint (available at the craft stores). Most glass paint can be washed in the dishwasher and that's a pretty high temperature. Good luck with your project!
Answered by Carol C - Wed Sep 3 12:15:29 2008
What kind of paint should i use for an indoor wood railing? Should i use a different paint for moldings?
Q. The stairs and railing are already painted, i just want to go over them. I dont know what kind of paint i should use on them. I also want to paint some moldings. Should i use a different kind of paint for the moldings or can I use the same on both?
Asked by haileyc30 - Tue Sep 23 10:49:38 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Use a quality semi-gloss or satin finish latex enamel for the railing. You can use the same paint on base, casing, etc. I always use Benjamin Moore Regal semi-gloss when I paint trim. It covers nicely, and holds up to traffic. Hope this helps.
Answered by woodtick314 - Tue Sep 23 10:57:03 2008
Q. The stairs and railing are already painted, i just want to go over them. I dont know what kind of paint i should use on them. I also want to paint some moldings. Should i use a different kind of paint for the moldings or can I use the same on both?
Asked by haileyc30 - Tue Sep 23 10:49:38 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Use a quality semi-gloss or satin finish latex enamel for the railing. You can use the same paint on base, casing, etc. I always use Benjamin Moore Regal semi-gloss when I paint trim. It covers nicely, and holds up to traffic. Hope this helps.
Answered by woodtick314 - Tue Sep 23 10:57:03 2008
How much paint is needed for a small room?
Q. I'm planning on painting a small room, using 1 gallon of Behr paint for a single coat. The room is 10 feet across, 8 feet high on all 4 sides. How much paint will I need? What type of rollers are inexpensive (-$10) and good to use that can be found at Home Depot? Also, when I went to Home Depot, they only had white paint on the shelves, so do you need to take a slip of paper and ask them to mix the color?
Asked by i <3 pink - Mon Jul 30 21:05:14 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Assuming the wall is already painted, and not going from dark to light, or light to dark color. Coverage is about 250sf, it says 300 per gallon but just figure 250. Taking in account no doors or windows exist. 10x8=80sf per wall x 4 walls=320 sf, buy 2 gallons of paint minimium, 3 if you want 2 coats, which is always the recomendation. if you add flo-trol to your paint, it will flow easier and the paint strokes will blend alot better. if its texture free just a 3/8 nap roller will be fine, you can buy a whole kit, pan/brush/roller/roller frame for like $10.00 I believe, definitly not quality equipment, but just for one room should be adequate. you choose what sheen you want. gloss, flat, semi-gloss...I wouldnt' recommend flat, semi-gloss [cont.]
Answered by Kraze - Mon Jul 30 23:12:09 2007
Q. I'm planning on painting a small room, using 1 gallon of Behr paint for a single coat. The room is 10 feet across, 8 feet high on all 4 sides. How much paint will I need? What type of rollers are inexpensive (-$10) and good to use that can be found at Home Depot? Also, when I went to Home Depot, they only had white paint on the shelves, so do you need to take a slip of paper and ask them to mix the color?
Asked by i <3 pink - Mon Jul 30 21:05:14 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Assuming the wall is already painted, and not going from dark to light, or light to dark color. Coverage is about 250sf, it says 300 per gallon but just figure 250. Taking in account no doors or windows exist. 10x8=80sf per wall x 4 walls=320 sf, buy 2 gallons of paint minimium, 3 if you want 2 coats, which is always the recomendation. if you add flo-trol to your paint, it will flow easier and the paint strokes will blend alot better. if its texture free just a 3/8 nap roller will be fine, you can buy a whole kit, pan/brush/roller/roller frame for like $10.00 I believe, definitly not quality equipment, but just for one room should be adequate. you choose what sheen you want. gloss, flat, semi-gloss...I wouldnt' recommend flat, semi-gloss [cont.]
Answered by Kraze - Mon Jul 30 23:12:09 2007
How do you remove paint splatter from a bicycle without damaging the original paint?
Q. Some white paint splatter found its way on a blue '70s bike I recently purchased. I believe the paint has been on the bike for at least five years. Is there anyway of removing the white paint without damaging the original blue paint?
Asked by SCA - Thu Jul 3 03:11:36 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a product call Ooops that is very good at removing latex paint. We have used it on splatters the ended up on our wood trim while we were repainting walls. The bike should be covered in a baked enamel and should be impervious to the Ooops.
Answered by scott h - Thu Jul 3 14:35:36 2008
Q. Some white paint splatter found its way on a blue '70s bike I recently purchased. I believe the paint has been on the bike for at least five years. Is there anyway of removing the white paint without damaging the original blue paint?
Asked by SCA - Thu Jul 3 03:11:36 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a product call Ooops that is very good at removing latex paint. We have used it on splatters the ended up on our wood trim while we were repainting walls. The bike should be covered in a baked enamel and should be impervious to the Ooops.
Answered by scott h - Thu Jul 3 14:35:36 2008
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