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How do you remove paint specks from a stove top?

Pam Answered on Sep 07, 2023

I hired a painter who did an awful job and got paint speck on everything. I am most concerned about the acrylic stove top. What do I do?

When you paint clay pots how do you keep the paint from peeling off

Marcella Crowe Answered on Sep 07, 2023

Can you stain engineered (and veneered) wood?

Anna @Annabode Answered on Sep 06, 2023

Hey Hometalkers! I'd really like to give my son's train table a makeover by painting the drawers and staining the rest, but I'm not sure it's possible. The table is m... See more

China cabinet makeover - to paint or re-stain?

MC Answered on Sep 05, 2023

I have inherited this china cabinet from my mom who passed away in May of this year. Have just repainted my dining room and as you can see by the picture, I have stac... See more

How to make unicorn spit?

Jenna Smith Answered on Sep 02, 2023

How do you paint a wall with two different colors?

Rivka Hellendall Answered on Aug 30, 2023

I'm embarking on a home painting project and I'm eager to paint my plain white wall with two different colors to add some visual interest and personality to my corrid... See more

How can I remove paint from bathroom faucets?

Brendaorr49 Answered on Aug 29, 2023

How can I paint whirlpool trim?

Liz Answered on Sep 06, 2023

I have an older 8 jet kohler whirlpool tub. The Jets are trimmed in a gold color and I want to change them to update bathroom- they sell kits but they are as much as ... See more

How do you paint roof shingles on a garden shed??

Elaine Answered on Aug 27, 2023

I painted my shed a dark gray, the prervious color was a medium tan. The shingles were shades of brown and tan and I was hoping there is a way I could paint the shin... See more

Chalkboard paint? Yes or no?

CK Answered on Aug 10, 2023

I'm thinking of doing part of a wall in chalkboard paint to use as my shopping list area. Here's the thing: I remember the old days when the blackboards (and sometime... See more

Best color for living room with brown furniture & white trim

Kimberly Garcia Answered on Aug 09, 2023

I'm painting my walls soon and need ideas to make my living room comfy & cozy...

Skim coating over wallpaper?

Dee Lynch Answered on Aug 09, 2023

I just saw a program that skim coated over wallpaper..... Will it work and will it seal the wallpaper permanently onto the wall? Have you ever done it? And how thic... See more

Can I use paint thinner to remove mold from paint?

Rivka Answered on Jul 21, 2023

Has anyone painted over a granite backsplash?

Eliesa @ Pinterest Addict Answered on Jul 22, 2023

We bought our house a year ago. The kitchen has black granite countertops and backsplash - the kind with gold flakes in it. It's not our taste, but we can't afford to... See more

Why don’t fiberglass step ladders have fold down trays?

David Tolli Answered on Jul 21, 2023

Wood and aluminum step ladders have fold down shelves to hold tools, paint cans, etc. Why don’t fiberglass step ladders have them?!

Painted my deck with Rescue Paint, how can I remove it?

Patty Throesch Answered on Jul 21, 2023

Painted my deck with Rescue Paint. How can I strip the paint from the wood deck?

How to get layers of paint off a milk can so I can repaint it?

Jo Answered on Jul 21, 2023

I have a milk can with layers of paint on it. It’s been painted black and I can see blue under the chipped paint. How do I get all the layers of paint off so I can ... See more

What is the best way to remove latex paint from wooden furniture?

Ellen Knox Answered on Jul 18, 2023

I purchased a table and chairs at a flea market and they were badly painted with a flat latex paint. The wood is stained under the latex paint. I would like to refini... See more

How do I remove a line of heavy paint buildup on my wall?

Dee Answered on Jul 07, 2023

It looks like someone painted around "frames" of wood they build on the wall to simulate wainscoating, and left a heavy line of paint on the wall all around each "pan... See more

What paint can go over Kilz primer?

Marion Nesbitt Answered on Oct 12, 2023

Kilz is apparently an oil-based primer. For a top coat, what can be used? Acrylic latex? Suggestions please.Best latex paint!Give your home a new look with Diamond B... See more

How to paint over Ugly old burber carpet

Tracy1961 Answered on Jun 12, 2023

My carpet is in all rooms. It's ugly, stained by food, animals, kids snot, it's been shampooed hundreds. Huspand is to cheap WILL NOT. So I figured paint it . But... See more

Will Rustoleum restore my 17 year old deck

Mary Answered on Jun 07, 2023

This is my deck

Has anyone painted bathroom tiles successfully?

Lesley Brisco Answered on Jun 02, 2023

I HATE my 1985 yellowing cream, public toilet-like bathroom! I can't afford to redo it at all & I'm thinking to paint the tiles, but when I've seen hand painted tiles... See more

What spray paint can I buy to paint jar lids

Alice Answered on Jun 02, 2023

Have been saving 'nice' glass jars all yr. for Christmas gifts to a group of elder ladies a church (candy, cough drops, M&M's, etc). I have used red spray paint (good... See more

Can I paint over oil based paint with latex or chalk paint

Janice Answered on May 19, 2023

Painting a wood ceiling in white.

Anangloinquebec Answered on May 19, 2023

I presently have wooden ceilings that are about 50 years old. We did a renovation recently in which we opened up a room and removed a closet. We had to finish the clo... See more

How can I spray paint my patio furniture if its rubber coated?

Angela Answered on May 18, 2023

My husband says the paint won't stick but I think it will

Where can I find transfer decals?

Carolyn Grubb White Answered on May 16, 2023

Where can I find the beautiful vintage rub on transfer decals I'm seeing on furniture make-overs? A link to a supplier would be appreciated.

How can I spray paint rugs?

Katrina Mason Answered on May 07, 2023

Should I re-stain or paint my cabinets?

Olga Hixson Answered on Jul 30, 2023

Edit:””” 3 years later😂 I decided to paint them white and I am so very pleased with the results!We bought a new house with these ugly cabinets. I really cann... See more