Decorative Painting
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Tired of hardware such as door handles, hinges and switch plates? When painting a room, simply paint over them (figure A). The end result is an interesting and unique look.Some walls have areas that receive a lot of wear, especially those in the dining room. Cover up the damage and protect those areas by masking off a stripe covering the damaged area and painting it with a high-gloss, durable oil paint (figure B).Many wooden or metal items, even countertops that are past the point of refinishing, can be salvaged with a good paint job. A high-gloss, oil-based paint is great to use on surfaces such as a bathroom vanity (figure C).Painting can be a very inexpensive, easy way to give anything a new lease on life. There are spray paints that are designed for use on metal, which can simulate worn or hammered surfaces. Use these paints to reinvigorate an old lamp or other item.Don't bother stripping the old paint off a small, inexpensive wood item. Just clean the surface well, sand down any gouges or scrapes, wipe the piece again and start painting.An angle brush is great for painting details in tight spots. A sponge brush, while expensive, is great for small touchups.
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