Red & lilac walls?! This kitchen will soon be mine...
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For selling, should I re-paint my red dining room/kitchen?
Comments (36)When you get new paint mixed, it is more likely to be slightly different and when you add years of exposure and aging on top of that, you are likely to get some variation. Give it some more time -- even thought paint dries to the touch in minutes, it isn't completely dry for a lot longer. Also get away from it and see if you still see it -- or better yet, have someone else see if their eyes are drawn to any of the touch ups. Clean the wall where ever possible instead of using paint. Then see what you can do to help the places that need paint. If you have a cooperative paint person at your Lowe's, you might be able to get them to help you tweak the paint a bit. You might be able to get a sample pot of a darker shade that you could mix in. I have also been known -- well, not known, but I have done it -- get out my other cans of paint or even craft paint -- those 99 cent little bottles, and mix until I get what I need. Work with small amounts if that is all you need - take a cup or jar and mix a small amount -- working with dots of the tint paints until you get the hang of it. Test on index cards or posterboard, a plain white paper plate. I haven't done it often, but it has pulled me out of a couple of cracks. Also, use a small craft brush and only fill in what is essential. Another trick I use when touching up is to feather the paint out. sometimes adding a little water or using a wet brush to thin the paint as it goes over the existing paint. That is more likely to work on your living room paint (lighter color) than the red, but I've never tried it on a strong color. On the red, I'd be inclined to put the photos back up if the nicks don't show - change out the pictures in the frames if you are happier with that. Even if you repaint, there will be new spots that need retouching when you move your things out. I've bought two homes thinking I wouldn't have to paint most of the rooms only to move in and need to paint everything. Worst case, if you feel you need to paint the LR, get the color as close as you can and let the break of the white and wood stairs provide the break you need to stop. And if you do repaint anything, leave them the leftover paint for their move-in touch ups....See Moretuscan kitchen...need color ideas for red
Comments (2)Tanya, Can you suggest a good kitchen color to go with the SW Brittlebush? Brittlebush is on only 1 wall of the kitchen and there are about 2.5 walls left to paint. One wall about 80" long where the kitchen table would go, then another wall that is mostly covered by a window about 5 ft wide and then the kitchen cabinets, etc... I love the bright sunnygolden brittlebush and am going nuts trying to find another color to go with it....See MorePainting a red kitchen white!
Comments (25)Kilz, the original oil based product, is really the only good primer that they make. Kilz2 or Kilz the latex version (or whatever variation of the name they may be calling it these days) is junk and should be avoided. Kilz (the original) should be used for stain killing only. Painting over varnish overspray is not really a stain. Anything will cover that, even flat paint....See MoreLilacs and lilacs and lilacs
Comments (26)"Display needs some round flowers like viburnums and hydrangeas to contrast with and balance (50/50 is a good proportion) all the spike shaped lilac and crepe myrtle flowers." There are more spiked flowers; you can't see the Butterfly bushes. I do have Peony and they're round. Hydrangeas, I like, but so do the DEER. Are these considered round enough to balance out all the spiked flowers? P.S., Have not been to BBG in years, but it IS a terrific resource and Bronx gem!...See MoreDiana Bier Interiors, LLC
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