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STAR TIP “You can really jazz up a plain frame by painting a border around it. This also helps set off your art!”—Kristina Crestin, Farmhouse Fixer paint a picture frame 1. Hang pre-framed art on a wall and trace around it; remove the art. 2. Use a pencil and a ruler to draw 3-inch triangles (or another design) around the border you traced, creating a “frame.” 3. Fill in your design with black paint. Let dry, then replace the art. PAINTS *Check for discounts and updated pricing at homedepot.com.…
I think I have the best job in the world, but if I had to choose a close second, it would be VP of color, the official title Behr gives to the person who names its paints. A lovely woman named Erika Woelfel has this position, and she confirmed that it’s every bit as fun as it sounds. Color marketers, as they’re known in the biz, pull inspiration from everywhere: a walk in the park, the produce aisle of the supermarket, a trip to the beach, fashion runways. They jot down notes and study color chips, then they get together to play around with words until they land on the perfect combination. “We think of a paint name as a micro story for that color,” Erika says. It could take…
Windy City Rehab Alison Victoria has made a career of restoring houses all over her native city, Chicago. In honor of the show’s third season, she shared some of her favorite local spots. CAN’T-MISS LANDMARK: The lion sculptures at the Art Institute of Chicago BEST SPOT FOR DEEP-DISH PIZZA: Pequod’s Pizza BEST SPOT FOR GREEK FOOD: Andros Taverna NEIGHBORHOOD WITH THE BEST CURB APPEAL: Lincoln Park UNDER-THE-RADAR WEEKEND ACTIVITY: A comedy show at Zanies in Old Town AMAZING ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE SOURCES: Salvage One and Warehouse 55 Premieres May 23 at 9 p.m. ET Battle on the Beach Taniya Nayak knows how to create beach vibes: She recently renovated a condo in Florida, and she’s back as a mentor on season three of Battle on the Beach. Here are her picks for adding…
Add Some Flair Where You Stare Welcome everyone home with an entry hall accent wall featuring bold, graphic stripes. Here, two soft shades of blue get the pop they need next to a three-quarter wall of fresh sea green. Then, open the front door to dimension by contrasting a deeper shade with a softer hue. Tip: Keep lines crisp, even, and uniform by using a level, tape measure, and pencil. Try it! Create a designer worthy curve. Use a pushpin, string, and pencil to create a DIY compass to guide your design. Then, use small strips of Scotch® Painter’s Tape to mask off the outline. Create Some Unexpected Fun In this kitchen, we’re making a splash…without a backsplash. Geometric color blocks add fun and whimsy to floating open shelves. Mix…
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 than 30 years. Make sure the surface is clean, dry, and dust-free so that the tape sticks properly. ScotchBlue™ Sharp Lines Painter’s Tape (2093) Ideal For: Walls, trim, baseboards, tile, and glass. Edge-Lock™ Technology seals out paint to deliver sharp paint lines. Wait until the paint is dry to the touch before removing the tape. To remove, use a putty knife or razor blade to score along the edge of the tape. This prevents paint from being pulled up with the tape and from cracking along the paint line. Scotch® Rough Surface Painter’s Tape (2060) Ideal For: Performance on concrete, brick, stucco, and rough wood. Scotch®…
supplies FAQs Q How much time should I set aside to paint a room? A One day should be enough, even if you’re priming or painting two coats. Make sure you let the first coat dry (it should take 3 to 4 hours) before starting a new one. Q How much paint should I buy? A One gallon covers up to 400 square feet. For exact amounts, use a paint calculator (available on paint brand websites). Input the room dimensions, including windows and doors, and it’ll say what you need. Q Do I really need to do a second coat? A Most pros recommend a second coat for even coverage and higher durability. If you’re using the same color to refresh a wall, one coat is fine. Paint Finishes 101…
