Showing posts with label painting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label painting. Show all posts
Thursday, February 13, 2014
My DIY Must Haves Painting
Painting is one of the easiest ways to transform an outdated piece, so painting and prepping supplies are definitely on my DIY must have list!
Onto the fun stuff :)
Here are my favorite painting supplies and tips that Ive picked up along the way!
1. Invest in good brushes - I use Purdy 1.5" and 2.5" Clearcut glide. This will help the paint to go on smooth and if cleaned thoroughly after each use, they will last a long time!
2. Smooth foam roller - Great for painting flat surfaces, help to reduce brush strokes and speeds up your painting time
3. A good primer - Ive tried a few and like SW Premium Wall & Wood Primer I always add a little water to my primer before painting, because it is very thick!
4. Durable paint - For painting furniture, durable paint is a must! I typically use SW Pro Classic which has a hard enamel finish while being latex. The key to this paint is applying it on in thin coats and not over brushing (it will self level when drying) I also like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, it goes on without primer (even on laminate), it is durable, and clean up is a breeze! I like to finish it with clear wax to seal and protect it.
5. Painters tape - Perfect for taping off what you dont want painted!
6. Paint drying extender - I use XIM Extender - helps reduce brush strokes while painting, I add this every time I paint!
Spray paint can be the fastest and easiest way to paint a piece! Great for painting a something that has a lot of nooks and crannies!
1. Good spray paint - I like to use Rustoleum or Krylon - both get good, even coverage
2. Spray Paint Comfort Grip attachment - great for even coverage and saving your pointer finger! Dont buy the cheap one - been there, done that, the can drops out of it!
3. Paint Mask/Respirator - SO important to use this every time your spray paint, breathing in all of those paint particles in air = no good!
And there you have it, my must have list for painting! Did I miss anything?
Ill be back soon to share the rest of my DIY must haves!
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Most pieces will need a little TLC before painting, here are some of my basic prep tools:
1. A variety of sandpaper - course, fine and medium grit sanding blocks are great for a lot of surfaces because they bend slightly, sand paper with foam back is good for curved furniture legs, and sheets are good to reload your sanding block or to tear of pieces to get in the little cracks
2. Power sander - a must for large amounts of sanding! Best for flat surfaces, hand sand curved surfaces to avoid taking away detail. I use a Black and Decker Mouse, I like it because it is light and can get into corners easily
3. Wood filler and putty knife - great for minor repairs
and a microfiber or tack cloth is also needed to make sure the surface is clean prior to painting.
Here are my favorite painting supplies and tips that Ive picked up along the way!
1. Invest in good brushes - I use Purdy 1.5" and 2.5" Clearcut glide. This will help the paint to go on smooth and if cleaned thoroughly after each use, they will last a long time!
2. Smooth foam roller - Great for painting flat surfaces, help to reduce brush strokes and speeds up your painting time
3. A good primer - Ive tried a few and like SW Premium Wall & Wood Primer I always add a little water to my primer before painting, because it is very thick!
4. Durable paint - For painting furniture, durable paint is a must! I typically use SW Pro Classic which has a hard enamel finish while being latex. The key to this paint is applying it on in thin coats and not over brushing (it will self level when drying) I also like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, it goes on without primer (even on laminate), it is durable, and clean up is a breeze! I like to finish it with clear wax to seal and protect it.
5. Painters tape - Perfect for taping off what you dont want painted!
6. Paint drying extender - I use XIM Extender - helps reduce brush strokes while painting, I add this every time I paint!
Spray paint can be the fastest and easiest way to paint a piece! Great for painting a something that has a lot of nooks and crannies!
1. Good spray paint - I like to use Rustoleum or Krylon - both get good, even coverage
2. Spray Paint Comfort Grip attachment - great for even coverage and saving your pointer finger! Dont buy the cheap one - been there, done that, the can drops out of it!
3. Paint Mask/Respirator - SO important to use this every time your spray paint, breathing in all of those paint particles in air = no good!
And there you have it, my must have list for painting! Did I miss anything?
Ill be back soon to share the rest of my DIY must haves!
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Its going to be a painting weekend!
The design for the rug has been finalized ...
color has been chosen - SW Loyal Blue - with a name like that, who cant trust it, right?
supplies purchased - yes plywood is a part of that, any guesses how?
all that is left is to paint!
and it is going to be a painting weekend ...
the other painting project?
let me introduce you to my mirror - and yes I say my because we have had quite the journey together...
I first spotted a few in tj maxx in TN complete with technicolor maroon coloring for $59.99 since all of them were scratched, I figured that it would go on clearance and then I would pull the trigger - going back I found one left for $20 - grabbed it - ran to the register and promptly brought it home to paint it - I then noticed the texture on the outer circles, which I wasnt crazy about but couldnt think of a good way to fix so I decided to leave it - so there it hung above the bed - white probably wasnt the best choice with the rental walls but it was much better than its technicolor past!
Headboard was made in TN and sold before we moved - fabric is a drop cloth that I tinted slightly gray
After we moved to CA I decided that I wanted to fix the texture in the outer circles - so I applied bondo - once dry, it was SO hard to sand on the curved surface (I would not recommend using bondo unless you can easily access the area to be sanded!) - after some sanding - I decided to take a break ... but I am determined to finish it this weekend!
It will be going on the landing above the shoe cabinet - Ive decided to keep the ombre theme going for the landings - check back next week to see what I do!
Also, I was asked to do a tutorial on how I airbrush - so I will also be posting that in conjunction with the mirror!!
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color has been chosen - SW Loyal Blue - with a name like that, who cant trust it, right?
supplies purchased - yes plywood is a part of that, any guesses how?
all that is left is to paint!
and it is going to be a painting weekend ...
the other painting project?
let me introduce you to my mirror - and yes I say my because we have had quite the journey together...
I first spotted a few in tj maxx in TN complete with technicolor maroon coloring for $59.99 since all of them were scratched, I figured that it would go on clearance and then I would pull the trigger - going back I found one left for $20 - grabbed it - ran to the register and promptly brought it home to paint it - I then noticed the texture on the outer circles, which I wasnt crazy about but couldnt think of a good way to fix so I decided to leave it - so there it hung above the bed - white probably wasnt the best choice with the rental walls but it was much better than its technicolor past!
Headboard was made in TN and sold before we moved - fabric is a drop cloth that I tinted slightly gray
After we moved to CA I decided that I wanted to fix the texture in the outer circles - so I applied bondo - once dry, it was SO hard to sand on the curved surface (I would not recommend using bondo unless you can easily access the area to be sanded!) - after some sanding - I decided to take a break ... but I am determined to finish it this weekend!
It will be going on the landing above the shoe cabinet - Ive decided to keep the ombre theme going for the landings - check back next week to see what I do!
Also, I was asked to do a tutorial on how I airbrush - so I will also be posting that in conjunction with the mirror!!
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