How can I fix "American White" walls?
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Comments (9)This is a smaller office that was originally wood paneling (I like the texture painted wood paneling adds so just painted over it). It has two small windows so I wanted something to brighten it up without making it seem too small. We took the doors off the closet and put the desk and some nice shelving in there so it looks like a built in office area and plan to paint that a lighter color. We started out wanting a tangerine, bought 4 different paint samples and put them on the wall and actually did like them. My mother however, did not and talked me into red instead (the rest of the house is accented with turquoise and red). So we bought more red samples and decided on this one which is Valspar Scarlet Sun. The paint sample looks nothing like the room ended up looking. Searching today, I found some examples that people had painted and they turned out pretty orange too so I don't know that it is the mixers fault but that the sample color isn't true to the paint color. That being said the sample that we put on the wall didn't look this orange but it could just be the effect of a small sample size (6x6 sq in) vs the entire room. Also, we did not prime because we bought the new paint with the primer included, I can't decide if I can tell a difference. This is also the first coat a second one will be going up tonight and maybe that will make a difference (fingers crossed). I am hoping there is some kind of faux finish we could do so we don't have to completely paint multiple coats over it (the boyfriend wouldn't be too pleased). Or possibly an idea for how to have them re-tint it to fix the glaring orangeness of the room. Also, The wood trim looks horrible with it, we plan to paint that white to match the rest of the house. Thanks so much!...See MoreHow do I fix a painted wall that has bubbles all over it?
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Comments (18)Please check with the city to see what the setback requirements are for new structures that are not grandfathered in. Also, read your deed to see what the easements for the power lines and power pole are. Then mark the easements with chalk or landscaper's paint (special type that vanishes after a while) on the ground. Understanding where the power company and phone company have rights to cut your shrubs is really important. You can try out several areas for a patio before hiring a landscape architect. Buy a three-cornered sail shade or a couple of patio umbrellas to move around. An elderly neighbor (who understandably may not be answering the door at this time) may be willing to give you a call if you mail a friendly letter with some photos and ask him to okay any light and easy repairs (e.g., paint, a few nails to shore up the wood) you are willing to do (if any, think about liability and safety first) or to just to give him a head's up about planting next to his fence. He probably has no idea what the structure looks like currently from your side....See MoreHow can I fix my shower tile and what’s behind my wall?
Comments (4)What type of build is the home (tract/developer, custom, semi-custom)? If a tract type home, he his partially correct in the fact that cosmetic may not be a successful fight. As far a the hole in the grout, if waterproofing correctly that should not make a difference performance wise. Do you know what or how the shower was constructed?...See MorePerfect Edge Finishcrafters
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