I'll be spending this coming weekend removing possibly several layers of painted-over wallpaper from 70-year-old plaster walls in my new house. Got any tips, tricks, secrets, or advice?
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posted by nitsuj
on Aug 9, 2009 -
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My wife and I recently had some lead testing done in our apartment which turned up some very high levels. Now we are trying to figure out what to do next. Issues involving lead testing, abatement, leases and tenancy inside.
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posted by Lazlo Hollyfeld
on Jul 31, 2009 -
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Anyone have any tricks or tips on how to paint a large sign/mural on the exterior of a building? I need help on how to get the image on the wall, which is roughly 20ft by 100ft.
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posted by sharkhunt
on Jun 30, 2009 -
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Chalkboard paint vs. matte dark latex paint: what's the difference? I know chalkboard paint has fine grit in it but is it necessary? Does the chalk come off easier?
posted by Foam Pants
on Jun 26, 2009 -
6 answers
We're finishing an attic to use as a living space. Said attic is ~400 sq ft and has sash windows and skylights, and Mr. desjardins is going to put
white beadboard paneling around the walls. The floor is old, dark wood in bad shape, but we do not have time/money to sand/refinish. What colors should we paint the paneling and floor? The walls angle in dramatically so I don't want to feel claustrophobic.
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posted by desjardins
on Jun 4, 2009 -
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Getting the exterior of my house painted: A dumb investment, given the economy? Or not?
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posted by anonymous
on May 27, 2009 -
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I recently acquired one of
these orthodontic cabinets at a consignment shop and it is in desperate need of a paint job. Because there are 100 drawers (10 x 10) I would like to paint the individual drawers to create a neat image when the cabinet is viewed from a distance. Any suggestions?
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posted by melodykramer
on May 17, 2009 -
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I have recently put up some wooden shelves (pine shelves on hardwood brackets) in my living room that I will use to hold records and books. I have a new can of white satin-finish latex paint. Can I use the paint on the shelves. (i.e. Will it look decent and not stick to the books and records?) What would be the reasons not to use this paint and instead get some other more appropriate paint? What might that more appropriate paint be?
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posted by OmieWise
on Apr 30, 2009 -
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I'm going to be making
this Parsons side table of poplar and MDF soon (Popular Mechanics link). How can I get the painted finish like the one in the picture?
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posted by jroybal
on Apr 24, 2009 -
10 answers
My grandmother is looking for a way to paint metal and/or wooden objects to make them look like they are pewter (or nickel plated). What's the easiest way for her to achieve this effect? Bonus points for grandma-friendly techniques.
posted by jgee
on Apr 17, 2009 -
12 answers
I need a non-toxic coating that is transparent under visible light but appears much darker/lighter in near-infrared photography.
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posted by kscottz
on Apr 16, 2009 -
23 answers
I'm considering using 3M Command strips to hang some lightweight pictures on the walls of my new apartment. These walls are painted taupe, and I don't want to mess up that paint when I eventually move out. Will the adhesive on these strips take any paint with them when they're removed? Do they come off easily?
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posted by katillathehun
on Mar 11, 2009 -
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We're moving into an apartment with some really heinous paint on the walls and ceilings. We're painting it ourselves so we're not stuck with an all-white apartment; help us do it on the cheap.
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posted by uncleozzy
on Feb 27, 2009 -
20 answers
What exactly does it mean for paint to be formulated "for metal substrates only"? Can I use it on wood?
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posted by torticat
on Feb 24, 2009 -
7 answers
Where can I get a decent paint job for a lincoln town car on the cheap in the NoVA/MD/DC area?
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posted by bigspoon
on Jan 6, 2009 -
3 answers
Interpersonal relations quotes: I'm painting my room and I want a good quote to go on the wall.
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posted by alona
on Dec 15, 2008 -
19 answers
Does anyone have any recommended interior painters in the GTA? Specifically, not that expensive, fairly quick but do a decent job (standard fare I'd imagine).
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posted by purephase
on Dec 2, 2008 -
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Got any advice for removing a gazillion layers of (probably lead) paint from a hundred-year-old banister, complete with an abundance of balusters? Oh, and a pocket door.
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posted by apostrophe
on Nov 22, 2008 -
7 answers
What color should I paint a bedroom with a swirly brown-black-reddish stained concrete floor?
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posted by halogen
on Nov 12, 2008 -
9 answers
What decorating magazines will show me rooms in different colors, and then tell me what those colors are? And who makes it?
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posted by Mimzy
on Nov 10, 2008 -
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PaintFilter: For an art project, I'm looking to permanently paint a design on a whiteboard (a commercially bought whiteboard from Staples) such that the design is resistant to erasing, but people can write around the design with whiteboard markers. Problem is, we're clueless about paint! What kind of paint do we need?
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posted by zachlipton
on Nov 7, 2008 -
11 answers
Is there any way for me to paint my titanium glass frames? (And be somewhat durable and look decent.)
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posted by Ookseer
on Nov 4, 2008 -
4 answers
Can I use metallic paint on my wall to make a metallic surface which I then can use magnets to stick things on?
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posted by aeighty
on Nov 3, 2008 -
14 answers
Somebody loaned me their car for a week. I managed to ding the bumper. Help me figure out if this is something I can fix myself or if I need to take it to a body shop. Pictures inside.
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posted by floam
on Nov 1, 2008 -
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I'm trying finish up a mask I'm making for Halloween; it' s basically a giant papier-mache eyeball, and I'm looking for suggestions for suitable paints to use to make it look good.
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posted by millions
on Oct 27, 2008 -
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Good painters imitate nature, bad ones spew(screw) it up. (Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) Spanish novelist, dramatist and poet. )
I suck at painting with a brush or pad. What is the best way to paint (Maybe with a sprayer) a large room?
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posted by emjay
on Oct 23, 2008 -
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Is house permanently destroyed by paint toxins? Please Help! (Long explanation, but no way around that.)
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posted by yazi
on Oct 8, 2008 -
12 answers
