I could really use some help with this moss rose.
Paige Olds
3 years ago
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Comments (1)I love it....See MoreI could really use some help with my ceiling...
Comments (6)I don't have any experience with Shale, but I just googled it and it looks like a fairly light color. You could try it at 25%, maybe? I am all for non-white ceilings; however, my honest opinion is that I see a lot of little white "things" up there on that ceiling (can't tell what they all are -- some are vents, others might be smoke detectors or something?) that might look like random white polka dots on a non-white ceiling. Do you know what I mean? I'm talking about the pic of the second story ceiling. So I guess what I'm saying is if you go with a color other than white, I'd suggest keeping it as light as possible so those little items aren't too conspicuous. Unless they can all be painted, too?...See MoreI'm in over my head and could really use some help
Comments (4)Sorry you're having such a rough time. Sounds like you're using all the right tools. Are you sure the brush marks were not there when you started the project? Sometimes when I paint I think I've done something to cause an imperfection, then realize it was there all the time and I just painted another layer over it. Here's a little tip that helped me. When you dip the roller in the paint, you always end up with the ends of the roller overloaded with paint compared to the middle. When you go to the wall, hold the roller at an angle and roll those overloaded edges on the wall first (do one side of the roller, then the other). You'll get two heavy streaks of paint there, but then you've cleared off the overloaded ends and the paint will be evenly distributed along the length of your roller. Then immediately roll over those heavy streaks with your N or W pattern and blend in. A building contractor taught me this trick and since doing that, I don't get roller lines. Also, be sure you do 2 x 2' sections at a time and roll very lightly. Don't try to "squeeze" paint out of the roller by pressing hard. If your wall has a lot of imperfections, using a flat paint helps hide them compared to a satin, eggshell or gloss finish. But if you want the paint to be scrubbable, then opt for an eggshell. Also, it's my understanding that if you use a roller with a thicker nap, it will create more stipple which also helps hide imperfections. I did that in a bathroom where I had removed wallpaper and had a really hard time getting the surface smooth because of all the paste and some of the wallboard came off with the paper. Good luck....See MoreCould really use some help with family room PLEASE!
Comments (12)Still need help pretty please! Lavender lass-No I am too afraid to continue on to the site. When I click on it there is a warning about StopBadware.org. I haven't changed my settings and this has never happened before. The only thing I can think of is when the computer updates itself mabey it is installing more secured software, if that makes sense. I just want to find colors she (Candice Olson) uses in smaller basements for the walls and couch. I am not sure what paint color would look good with the Oat microfiber couch from Pottery Barn. The color of the couch above is not accurate. It is about 2 shades darker in person. More like this. Sorry for all of the pics but if anyone else could give me feedback on paint color that would go with this couch. Three that I am concidering are BM Muslin and BM slate or silvery blue. Or do I keep it monochromatic because of the small space? Interesting how the couch color changes with not only lighting but surrounding wall color and accessories. Thanks for looking...See MorePaige Olds
3 years ago
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