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Carol Petalas immortalizes Florida's lush plants by painting them on the walls of her client's homes. On this particular piece of work, she continues the tropical scene she started on the inside of a home and carries ... [... more]
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Originally, he aspired to become an interior designer, but several mandatory painting classes had him painting another picture of his career. Kipling's stunning wall and ceiling murals, and faux treatments grace ... [... more]
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Gladys Daniels Johnston loves to say it with flowers. Her botanical murals grace homes throughout the Chicago area, but the flowers in her own backyard are her inspiration. Likewise, it was her painting along her ... [... more]
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Muralist Stuart Morse isn't what you expect. At six-foot-two, 240 pounds and a self-described jock, he knows he doesn't fit the stereotypical image of a painter. It is clear that he knows his stuff, though, as he ... [... more]
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Muralist John DeVlieger has painting in his blood--he's related to 16th-century Dutch painter Simon DeVlieger. Instead of painting on small canvases DeVlieger prefers expansive walls and ceilings. ... [... more]
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Silvere Boureau (figure A) grew up by the sea in Brittany, France, but it was the American southwest that captured his heart and his imagination. When he visited the Grand Canyon, the wild beauty of the landscape ... [... more]
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Stencil Etching
Interior designer Melanie Royals of Royal Design Studio shows host Kathi Cardinalli a simple reverse-stenciling technique to add a sophisticated element to walls, place mats or other decor. ... [... more]
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Leaf Technique
2. Dip a paper towel into the glaze and apply it to the walls in a swirling motion . This creates some light and dark areas, giving the walls a lot of texture. To highlight some areas, rub on a bit of paint right out ... [... more]
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Tile Backsplash
2. Determine the size and position of the tiles. For the diamond pattern, find the center of the area to be covered and measure out 2-1/4 inches on either side vertically and horizontally from that point, making ... [... more]
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Lead Paint
The most common places to find lead paint problems are around windows and doors. If the paint is chipping it could pose a health hazard, especially to young children who could ingest the paint chips. If the paint is ... [... more]
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Painted/Glazed Walls
1. Tape-off any areas not to be painted. Only cut-in about two inches of paint on one wall at a time and roll as close to the trim as possible to avoid brush marks . Repeat procedure until complete and let dry. ... [... more]
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Paint Technique: Faux Beadboard
4. Continue across the wall in this fashion until you reach a corner. If there isn't enough room for the squeegee, roll on more paint over the area just completed so there's room for the full width of the squeegee. ... [... more]
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