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CHAIRS THAT POP Follow these simple steps to give your chairs a refresh 1: Prep your chair by wiping it down with a cloth and all-purpose cleaner or soapy water. 2: Smooth out any rough patches or unwanted glossy finish with sandpaper. 3: Once you are done sanding, wipe down the chair again. 4. Skip the priming step and get straight to painting by using a paint and primer in one. 5. Let dryl PAINT: Behr September Morning P270-2 Save time on projects by using an all-in-one primer and paint like Behr Marquee. FIND THE COLOR IN ANY MOMENT EASY. The redesigned ProjectColor app from The Home Depot helps you put the fun back into painting by making it easy to browse paint, explore popular and trending palettes, and match…
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BRUSH FOR YOUR PROJECT The paint brush is one of the most important tools to consider when painting From the type of bristle to the shape, there are a variety of features designed for different projects. NATURAL BRISTLE • Perfect choice for a oil-based paints, stains, polyurethanes, and clear coats • Natural tipping creates a very smooth finish Great for interior applications POLYESTER BRISTLE • Well-suited for all paint • Reusable when cleaned properly • Most economical brush NYLON-POLYESTER BRISTLE • Most versatile brush • Produces the sharpest lines • Can be used for both water-based and oil-based products ANGLED VS. FLAT An angled brush makes it easier to paint ceilings and cut in along the trim, while a squared flat brush works better for large flat surfaces.…
light Addington Park Nautical 13"-tall metal sconce, $53.50, homedepot.com house numbers Modern 7 1/2" x 14 3/4" aluminum address plaque in white and black, from $89, potterybarn.com pillow Deny Designs Miami 20" x 20" polyester outdoor pillow, $53, overstock.com chair Ebern Designs Yoshida Modern iron chairs in matte teal, $145 for a set of 2, wayfair.com paint Sunny Veranda by Sherwin-Williams door Sta-Tru Equal 3-panel steel door, from $696, masonite.com for buying info; Baldwin Seattle handleset in polished chrome finish, $184, build.com doormat Nickel Designs Blue Shapes 18" x 30" coir doormat, $47, westelm.com planter Aveiro 13"-tall glazed terra-cotta planter in blue, $60, crateandbarrel.com. We filled ours with impatiens.…
1 A feather pendant adds breezy style. Doesn’t it remind you of a cloud? PAGE 61 2 HGTV stars share great paint tips (and David Bromstad shared his tattoos at our cover shoot in February). Take a quiz to find out what kind of painter you are. PAGE 55 3 This dotty yellow pitcher is begging to be filled with lemonade—perfect for a backyard summer picnic. PAGE 38 4 Score the look of a window by hanging a big mirror. Smart! PAGE 46 5 Have some DIY fun with wallpaper. Use it to upgrade an unloved lamp—a quick and easy weekend project. PAGE 41 6 Colanders can double as fruit bowls. They let air circulate, and they come in lots of pretty colors, like this fresh green. PAGE 95 7…
STYLE ANY SURFACE Scotch® Painter’s Tape partnered with Matt W. Moore to create this welcoming and colorful mural at a New Orleans–based organization for young artists. Transforming their space showed how Scotch® Painter’s Tape can inspire projects both big and small. Here, we show you how to pick the right tape for the right job. Every job is unique, but they all start with the right preparation. Prepping with a painter’s tape from Scotch® Brand means you have a family of tapes specifically designed for your surfaces. By choosing to use the right tape, you’re choosing to create a better result. SCOTCHBLUE™ ORIGINAL PAINTER’S TAPE (2090) Ideal For: Walls, glass, tile, trim, and baseboards. This versatile multi-surface painter’s tape is the tape that DIY painters and pros have loved for more…
THE DESIGNER: Ashley Rose of @sugarandcloth (272k followers) “I chose fun, bright elements for this home office to play up the personality of the homeowner,” says Ashley, who’s based in Houston, TX. “The walls went from dark wood paneling to fresh blue-green (Moon Glass by Behr); an oval dining table makes a cool desk paired with velvet chairs; and gold touches tie the room together. Something that surprises people: The ‘credenza’ is actually side-by-side cabinets from IKEA! I DIYed a toe kick to make them look custom.”…
