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I wasn’t completely sold on magnetic paint when I first heard about it- now I am a huge fan. Once I realized that you could use it as a primer and then put magnets on the back of picture frames I was hooked. Picture hanging is such a pain in the rear- to be able [...]
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I was at a local paint store the other day picking up a fan deck- I asked the dude who worked there (for lack of a better term- paint guy?) if Benjamin Moore was the paint they sold the most of. He said yes and that he wished it wasn’t so. He recommended C2 paint- [...]
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The House Beautiful Color Institute is hosting day long seminars all about color….how fun! I am dying to go, I’m not sure if I will be able to make it to any of them :(
4-7-2009
Design Center of the Americas- Dania Beach, FL
9-27-2009
Atlanta Decorative Arts Center- Atlanta, GA
10-15-2009
Decorative Center Houston- Houston, TX
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The rumor is that you aren’t supposed to paint your kitchen blue. Blue is a favorite color of mine, but it wouldn’t be my first choice for my kitchen. The color blue is an appetite suppressant, the color red apparently makes you hungry.
Here is a link to some more info on the color blue and [...]
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If you are interested in learning about the basics of paint: the types, terms and more, Benjamin Moore offers some great online classes. Check it out.
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3 Ways to Keep it Clean:
“Stretch a large rubber band around the mouth of the can, then use the band (rather than the rim) to wipe excess paint from the brush.
Nail a hole into the inner lip so that spilled paint will drain on its own- instead of clogging up the rim.
To minimize splatter, cover [...]
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Just read this in The Post: to get paint off your hands, try some Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer. Apparently works like magic… try it on hardware that paint has dried on.
-As recommended in The Washington Post Home Front by Jeanne Huber
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“Map out your prep. Do you have bad walls (or a lumpy paint job) to cover? Bite the bullet and give everything a good sanding with 200-grit paper before you start. Are you painting a light color over a dark one? Priming is a must. If your walls are pale and smooth, feel free to [...]
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“Flat:
Pros- This workhorse choice hides flaws in walls, dries evenly (good for amateur painters), and can be spot-painted for touch-ups.
Cons- Shows every single smudge and fingerprint and is the hardest to clean.
Best used for- ceilings and imperfect walls.
Eggshell:
Pros- It’s durable and fairly easy to clean, with a neutral, versatile cast.
Cons- It’s not as scrubbable as [...]
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While I am no big fan of Oprah, I had to get her latest O magazine when I saw it in the store. The Color issue has a plethora of painting tips and color recommendations that I want to share with you.
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