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| painting around chair rail | 8/19/2008 | Tim Hoeffel |
Q: attached is a picture of my problem. my question is: should I have painted the dark color around ...
A: Brenda, I see your problem. Here are my two cents, which ever solution you choose. Looks like the ...
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| Exterior French Country Colors | 8/19/2008 | Rebecca Bushner |
Q: I was wondering if you had any suggestions on a french country color combinations. We are redoing ...
A: French style country homes are usually made of stone, brick, with stucco in muted earth colors. ...
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| Imperfections on wall | 8/19/2008 | Tim Hoeffel |
Q: I had a drywaller come in and finish up the drywall that my builder started and now that I am ...
A: Sorry to hear about the drywall. If I were you the first thing I would do is call the drywaller back ...
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| What is the trend for ceiling color? | 8/19/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: First of all, thank you for your help! What is the latest trend for ceiling paint? Is white still ...
A: Painting your ceiling a color versus white is more about education than trends. By that I mean ...
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| painting stripes need help | 8/18/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: im painting stripes in the dining room and need help choosing colors!! so confused. i know i want ...
A: Take a look at Benjamin Moore Desert Tan for a lighter color. Also, you can use the same HC-9 in a ...
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| interior painting | 8/18/2008 | Tim Hoeffel |
Q: I am painting my bathroom doors and baseboards using ultra white semi gloss latex paint by Valspar. ...
A: You may have 2 issues going on. The first is that Valspar is not what it used to be. It used to be ...
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| Color combination | 8/17/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: I'm color confused! Would you please suggest a Sherwin Williams paint color for my two story foyer ...
A: Unfortunately I don't have Slippery Rock in my fan deck, but on the computer it looks like a pinky ...
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| Mica in suede wall paint | 8/17/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: I recently redid a living room using American Clay-it turned out fabulous and I would recommend it ...
A: I haven't tried that personally, but don't see why not. I would just be sure to do a sample on ...
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| Painting Built-Ins | 8/16/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: I have a kitchen that I just opened up to the familyroom. My cabinets are dark in the kitchen and I ...
A: Have you considered painting just the shelves and the back of your built in's? I think white might ...
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| PAINTING CABINETS | 8/16/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: I am trying to paint our bathroom cabinets. They are your normal Oak front ( medium stained ). What ...
A: This is one of those subjects that's easier to talk you through so I can make sure all of your ...
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| Replacement windows and trim color | 8/15/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: First, thank you for your help. I am replacing all my windows in our home. I am stuck as to doing ...
A: I am sure it is personal preference and your decorating style. If you like warm muted more neutral ...
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| Flaking Paint on a newly painted wall | 8/15/2008 | Tim Hoeffel |
Q: wonder if you could help me, I am trying to first coat a newly plastered wall with a good brand ...
A: There are two issues to consider with new plaster. The first is a high PH level. You may have heard ...
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| Paint Blister | 8/15/2008 | Tim Hoeffel |
Q: I’ve been building a cape look lawn lighthouse in black and white for several years out of MDO ...
A: Noell, Sounds like a great little business you have. Lets see if we can make sure this doesn't ...
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| cultered stone fireplace color | 8/15/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: you were such a great help with my foyer color, I am asking for your help again for my great room. ...
A: Color is my passion and I am glad to help you. You are SO right. Your paisley rug will pull it all ...
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| glazing over painted cabinets | 8/14/2008 | Tim Hoeffel |
Q: I have oak cabinets to paint. I have read directions on using steel wool and tsp. I am going to ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean when describing the effect you want. I've included some general ...
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| vinyl wall paper cover up | 8/14/2008 | Tim Hoeffel |
Q: I have a bathroom covered in vinyl wall paper. For the most part it is intact with a few small loose ...
A: Deborah, The good news is you put the wall paper on correctly the first time. I appreciate you not ...
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| cultered stone fireplace color | 8/14/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: you were such a great help with my foyer color, I am asking for your help again for my great room. ...
A: Gray is nice and I have found a color for you. But don't feel as though you have to use something ...
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| painting an accent wall | 8/14/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: I am painting an office that is 12x14. It has a bay window in front and a front foyer door. I am ...
A: I would paint the window wall the buckskin, olive on the other 3 and then...I would add window ...
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| sand paint | 8/13/2008 | Tim Hoeffel |
Q: I have what appear to be sand paint on my bathroom wall. I don't like the ruff texture. How do I ...
A: There are three options for you to consider to get rid of the sand texture on your wall. 1. Sand ...
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| Paint Colours | 8/13/2008 | Rebecca Bushner |
Q: I just purchased a small 611 sq ft condo with one bedroom and I’m having some issues with paint ...
A: Your space is small, so keep the walls light, soft, and on the neutral side. Pale green, especially ...
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| Paint finish | 8/13/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: We like the color used on the walls in one room of our home. It is a water-based paint with a flat ...
A: If you know the name and color, it can be mixed into a gloss or semi-gloss version. By taking the ...
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| house exterior paint | 8/13/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: Please help with my house exterior color. My garage door color is white and I would like to keep it ...
A: I spent a good bit of time trying to locate those colors. I have googled them independantly and ...
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| Bathroom update ideas | 8/12/2008 | Rebecca Bushner |
Q: The main bathroom in my newly purchased 1983 rambler has an almond tub and surround, medium oak ...
A: You are soooooo lucky! “Almond” is very neutral. It is basically a cream-beige color. So it’s easy ...
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| Venetian wax finish on walls | 8/12/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: My husband and I considering purchasing a home that needs some updating. One of the first things I ...
A: I really want to make sure I provide you with an accurate soloution. Different manufactures of ...
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| red foyer | 8/11/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: You have me the these Sherwin Williams colors of Fine Wine and Aged Wine to coordinate with Behr ...
A: Harvest Brown is fine with Cranberry Cocktail as it has more to do with saturation level than the ...
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| paint | 8/11/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: I used Benjamin Moore Flat Aura paint on wall. It went on too thick and dried "lumpy/saggy". What ...
A: Sometimes temperature can make a paint sag/lumpy. If the sun was beating down on a wall or the air ...
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| REMOVING "POPCORN" CEILINGS | 8/10/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: I hope that this is in your area of expertise. We live in a 1927 Spanish Bungalow. In the process ...
A: Unfortunately this is out of my area of expertise,but I did want to respond to at least provide some ...
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| Kitchen Paint | 8/10/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: I am at a loss when it comes to choosing a paint color for my kitchen/dining room. My living room ...
A: Benjamin Moore has a color in their new Affinity Line called Masada. It's a very warm rich orange ...
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| foyer | 8/10/2008 | Rebecca Bushner |
Q: I'm thinking of painting the dining room Ben Moore either stratton blue, mt rushmore rock or north ...
A: Your foyer should be welcoming and warm….and the more separate it is from the other rooms, the ...
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| red foyer | 8/9/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: You have me the these Sherwin Williams colors of Fine Wine and Aged Wine to coordinate with Behr ...
A: Nice to hear from you again. Have you seen Benjamin Moore Cranberry Cocktail? It is a very deep ...
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| house exterior paint | 8/8/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: Please help with my house exterior color. My garage door color is white and I would like to keep it ...
A: I apologize it has taken so long. Exteriors take more time to alter and I have been out of my ...
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| paint color for bedroom walls and vaulted ceiling | 8/8/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: We are moving into a new house with all white walls and need help with paint colors for our bedroom. ...
A: First, I love the bedding and as far as red walls, it's a personal preference. The color red is one ...
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| colour of kitchen table | 8/7/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: We have had our traditional oval oak table for 11 years. We are looking for a new table. I would ...
A: The pub table being a bit more contemporary will work if you add a contemporary flair to the rest of ...
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| Choosing a trim color to go with all wall colors | 8/7/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: I have chosen wall colors for our home which is under construction. For the majority of the home, I ...
A: Take a look at Sherwin Williams Netsuke. This is the same tones, just deeper. This may appeal to ...
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| indoor paint color for dark wood trim | 8/6/2008 | Rebecca Bushner |
Q: Ive been umming and ahhing about paint color for my living room. the house was built in 1929 and the ...
A: Sounds like you might have a Craftsman-style home. I have done work in these types of homes: ...
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| Color Help please | 8/5/2008 | Rebecca Bushner |
Q: I just bought my first condo and need help with colors in the kitchen and living room. Both are ...
A: Kitchen: notice you do not have very much wall, so a rich/bright/deep color will be fine. Balance it ...
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| Choosing a trim color to go with all wall colors | 8/5/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: I have chosen wall colors for our home which is under construction. For the majority of the home, I ...
A: Antique White (Sherwin Williams) is a good solution for all of your colors because of undertones ...
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| Paint color is too "yellow" - do I have any options? | 8/5/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: We just bought 5 gallons of paint from HD and I put some on the wall in the living room. It is too ...
A: You can definitely take the paint back to Home Depot and ask them to alter it for you. They will ...
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| Paint Color for Kitchen | 8/4/2008 | Cyndie Stefanik |
Q: I am a first time homebuyer looking to paint the kitchen of my new condo (see link below for pic.) ...
A: whoops >>>I added the wrong picture in my first response. Now I can't send the right one over to ...
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| Stumped on Bathroom color | 8/4/2008 | Rebecca Bushner |
Q: I really need help! We have tried 2 colors....none panned out. Our first color was Debbie Travis ...
A: I’m stumped as well. I see the photo but it doesn’t show the tub or give me a good idea of what ...
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