what walls should i paint a darker shade, the wall by the window or the opposite wall?
Q. the colors i am using for this room are red, gray, cream, and black. black is only the furniture, but the red and gray are going on the walls. cream will be the trim, but which walls should I paint the red on? the wall with the window or any of the others?
Asked by crazytwilightaddict_02 - Wed Apr 2 20:08:19 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Drama or focus walls are the ones where you want the color. You haven't given any information as to what that wall would be in your room so I can't give you a good answer. When you walk into the room, what wall is featured the strongest? That should be the wall you do the drama on. Do you have a large wall or a fireplace wall that meets you first? Is the wall of windows the one that you see primarily?
Answered by dawnb - Wed Apr 2 21:21:44 2008
Q. the colors i am using for this room are red, gray, cream, and black. black is only the furniture, but the red and gray are going on the walls. cream will be the trim, but which walls should I paint the red on? the wall with the window or any of the others?
Asked by crazytwilightaddict_02 - Wed Apr 2 20:08:19 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Drama or focus walls are the ones where you want the color. You haven't given any information as to what that wall would be in your room so I can't give you a good answer. When you walk into the room, what wall is featured the strongest? That should be the wall you do the drama on. Do you have a large wall or a fireplace wall that meets you first? Is the wall of windows the one that you see primarily?
Answered by dawnb - Wed Apr 2 21:21:44 2008
I want my walls gyprocked, do they leave a space between the gyprock & your original wall can moisture occur?
Q. My parents purchased a property where we all have our own space a house and two appartments. The walls in my appartment are brick I wish to change them by having them either gyprocked or cement rendered. Can moisture occur from an internal gyprocked wall and do they leave a gap between the original wall and the gyprock or is it better to have a wall cement rendered? Please help me. I would appreciate any advice.
Asked by Wendy S - Wed Jun 18 10:01:43 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Are the walls internal walls or external walls? Interior walls can have a 1x2 or 1x4 nailed to them and then the drywall can be placed over it. Same with the exterior walls. The only difference is that I would put insulation in the 1" cavity and put a vapor barrier (plastic sheeting) over the insulation to keep any moisture that may seep in through the brick to the drywall.
Answered by Obama Hood - Spread the Wealth - Wed Jun 18 10:18:29 2008
Q. My parents purchased a property where we all have our own space a house and two appartments. The walls in my appartment are brick I wish to change them by having them either gyprocked or cement rendered. Can moisture occur from an internal gyprocked wall and do they leave a gap between the original wall and the gyprock or is it better to have a wall cement rendered? Please help me. I would appreciate any advice.
Asked by Wendy S - Wed Jun 18 10:01:43 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Are the walls internal walls or external walls? Interior walls can have a 1x2 or 1x4 nailed to them and then the drywall can be placed over it. Same with the exterior walls. The only difference is that I would put insulation in the 1" cavity and put a vapor barrier (plastic sheeting) over the insulation to keep any moisture that may seep in through the brick to the drywall.
Answered by Obama Hood - Spread the Wealth - Wed Jun 18 10:18:29 2008
How do I make the color of my interior walls uniform?
Q. I moved into a new home pretty recently. The previous owner left a can of interior wall paint that does not quite match the original color, and this paint has been used on portions of some of the walls. How would I make the wall color uniform again? The neighborhood home improvement store suggested that I take a paint chip from the wall to match the original wall color. Is this the best option? How do I safely remove a paint chip from the wall? My goal is to avoid repainting entire walls, as one of the walls is two stories high, and the walls don't need a total repaint.
Asked by Robot Devil - Mon Mar 5 17:18:12 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What you need to do is bring the can of paint that was left to your paint store so they can match. I've been in this business many yrs and to me there is no such thing as touch up. It's paint wall for wall, look at it this way if you've got 2 coats of paint on the wall and now in one area you put another coat of course it's not going to look the same especially looking down a long wall it's gonna flash on you and no 2 gallon cans of paint are the exact same this is why they tell you to "Box" your paint together. If your looking for a descent looking painted wall you'll have to paint it complete as far as the two story wall get yourself an extension pole and roll up about 12 ft you'll never notice that, you'll loose it in the unlit portion… [cont.]
Answered by Les the painter - Mon Mar 5 18:03:38 2007
Q. I moved into a new home pretty recently. The previous owner left a can of interior wall paint that does not quite match the original color, and this paint has been used on portions of some of the walls. How would I make the wall color uniform again? The neighborhood home improvement store suggested that I take a paint chip from the wall to match the original wall color. Is this the best option? How do I safely remove a paint chip from the wall? My goal is to avoid repainting entire walls, as one of the walls is two stories high, and the walls don't need a total repaint.
Asked by Robot Devil - Mon Mar 5 17:18:12 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What you need to do is bring the can of paint that was left to your paint store so they can match. I've been in this business many yrs and to me there is no such thing as touch up. It's paint wall for wall, look at it this way if you've got 2 coats of paint on the wall and now in one area you put another coat of course it's not going to look the same especially looking down a long wall it's gonna flash on you and no 2 gallon cans of paint are the exact same this is why they tell you to "Box" your paint together. If your looking for a descent looking painted wall you'll have to paint it complete as far as the two story wall get yourself an extension pole and roll up about 12 ft you'll never notice that, you'll loose it in the unlit portion… [cont.]
Answered by Les the painter - Mon Mar 5 18:03:38 2007
How do the walls of the atria compare to the walls of the ventricles?
Q. How do the walls of the atria compare to the walls of the ventricles? How would you describe the texture of the inner walls of the ventricles in a heart? thanks so much!!
Asked by xoxo - Mon Jan 11 18:53:38 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The walls of the atria are so much thinner, with the fact that they need to be flexible in order to pump the blood and for allow steady exchange in between the atria and the ventricles. The Ventricles are a lot thicker with the fact that these are needed to pump the blood either to the upper or lower parts of the body. I hope that this helps you.
Answered by mtwaites - Mon Jan 11 18:59:13 2010
Q. How do the walls of the atria compare to the walls of the ventricles? How would you describe the texture of the inner walls of the ventricles in a heart? thanks so much!!
Asked by xoxo - Mon Jan 11 18:53:38 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The walls of the atria are so much thinner, with the fact that they need to be flexible in order to pump the blood and for allow steady exchange in between the atria and the ventricles. The Ventricles are a lot thicker with the fact that these are needed to pump the blood either to the upper or lower parts of the body. I hope that this helps you.
Answered by mtwaites - Mon Jan 11 18:59:13 2010
Bathtub wall remodel with solid surface walls: good or bad choice?
Q. The previous owners had a plastic laminate around the tub. It's time to replace it, and I've been looking at Swanstone solid surface wall kits as an option. Of course, tile would be more desirable but I'll go with the solid surface unless others have negative experiences with the way it looks, and lasts. Does anyone have experience with solid surface? I'm having trouble finding anyone besides Swanstone that has solid surface tub walls. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
Asked by G S - Sun May 4 14:26:43 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. go with the tile just make sure you seal it very good and will last you a life time
Answered by Samuel R - Sun May 4 14:40:04 2008
Q. The previous owners had a plastic laminate around the tub. It's time to replace it, and I've been looking at Swanstone solid surface wall kits as an option. Of course, tile would be more desirable but I'll go with the solid surface unless others have negative experiences with the way it looks, and lasts. Does anyone have experience with solid surface? I'm having trouble finding anyone besides Swanstone that has solid surface tub walls. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
Asked by G S - Sun May 4 14:26:43 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. go with the tile just make sure you seal it very good and will last you a life time
Answered by Samuel R - Sun May 4 14:40:04 2008
Can I use interior wall paint on the walls in the porch and entry door frame?
Q. Can I apply interior wall paint on the exterior walls in the front porch if those walls are not exposed to rain?
Asked by Phil - Wed Oct 3 21:37:00 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would not advise it. Exterior paint contains a midewcide and even though it is porch it is still subject to the evironment and rain and humidity. You can never predict what the direction the rain will come from. Invest in a good exterior paint for it to last longer and you won't have to do alot of maintenance. Paint is not just for asthetics, , good looks... It protects the wood from the elements
Answered by victoria c - Wed Oct 3 21:49:43 2007
Q. Can I apply interior wall paint on the exterior walls in the front porch if those walls are not exposed to rain?
Asked by Phil - Wed Oct 3 21:37:00 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would not advise it. Exterior paint contains a midewcide and even though it is porch it is still subject to the evironment and rain and humidity. You can never predict what the direction the rain will come from. Invest in a good exterior paint for it to last longer and you won't have to do alot of maintenance. Paint is not just for asthetics, , good looks... It protects the wood from the elements
Answered by victoria c - Wed Oct 3 21:49:43 2007
How do you line up textured walls and a ceiling to regular painted drywall?
Q. Our dining/living room has textured walls and celing, not the popcorn stuff. Someone went through a lot of labor to smear and design the pattern on them. Now in the kitchen, there is just regular drywall that is painted. We want to knock down the wall that separates the two areas and expand our kitchen. Our dilema is how to have the textured and smooth walls and celings meet without looking funny. We thought of running a wood beam across the celing and down the walls but the layout would have it run down the wall in a very very odd area and look totally dumb. We need a lot of suggestions! Thanks in advance. We do NOT want to carry the texture into the new kitchen area.
Asked by mrgrsrag - Tue Feb 20 23:53:33 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can sand the textured wals smooth... You can fill the texture and smooth the walls. Either is a mess... Some consider it enough of a mess to just go ahead and rip the drywall that has the unwanted texture out then replace it. This is sometimes cheaper due to the low cost of the material and high cost of labor.
Answered by FredHH - Sun Feb 25 05:44:39 2007
Q. Our dining/living room has textured walls and celing, not the popcorn stuff. Someone went through a lot of labor to smear and design the pattern on them. Now in the kitchen, there is just regular drywall that is painted. We want to knock down the wall that separates the two areas and expand our kitchen. Our dilema is how to have the textured and smooth walls and celings meet without looking funny. We thought of running a wood beam across the celing and down the walls but the layout would have it run down the wall in a very very odd area and look totally dumb. We need a lot of suggestions! Thanks in advance. We do NOT want to carry the texture into the new kitchen area.
Asked by mrgrsrag - Tue Feb 20 23:53:33 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can sand the textured wals smooth... You can fill the texture and smooth the walls. Either is a mess... Some consider it enough of a mess to just go ahead and rip the drywall that has the unwanted texture out then replace it. This is sometimes cheaper due to the low cost of the material and high cost of labor.
Answered by FredHH - Sun Feb 25 05:44:39 2007
how do i clean walls that have been painted with water based paint?
Q. i've never used used water based paint, so im guessing this is what is on the walls because it comes off every time i try to wipe something off. i live in an apartment with beige colored walls and i can't clean the walls without the paint coming off. i have a 2 year old so i have little hand prints that i can't get off the walls. please help.
Asked by Fires G - Fri Feb 15 20:25:46 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sounds like a poor quality paint has been used. A good quality water based paint will be scrubbable. ( I worked in a paint store for nine years and managed it for three) The only thing you can do is to wash gently with a dishwashing solution but if it comes off, tell your superintendent about it because you really need a durable paint when children are around.
Answered by GingerLatte - Fri Feb 15 20:47:45 2008
Q. i've never used used water based paint, so im guessing this is what is on the walls because it comes off every time i try to wipe something off. i live in an apartment with beige colored walls and i can't clean the walls without the paint coming off. i have a 2 year old so i have little hand prints that i can't get off the walls. please help.
Asked by Fires G - Fri Feb 15 20:25:46 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sounds like a poor quality paint has been used. A good quality water based paint will be scrubbable. ( I worked in a paint store for nine years and managed it for three) The only thing you can do is to wash gently with a dishwashing solution but if it comes off, tell your superintendent about it because you really need a durable paint when children are around.
Answered by GingerLatte - Fri Feb 15 20:47:45 2008
What colour of walls would look good with a fushia accent wall?
Q. I am thinking of painting 1 wall in my bedroom a dark fushia colour. But... I don't know what colours I should do on the other walls.
Asked by Kim66 - Mon May 4 07:06:48 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends on the look and the intensity you want...white, ivory, butter yellow, bright blue, orange, neon green, brown You will have to chose what goes with your bedding, and the hue of the colour you pick...each colour will give your room and even the fushia a different look.
Answered by pissy_old_lady - Mon May 4 08:18:48 2009
Q. I am thinking of painting 1 wall in my bedroom a dark fushia colour. But... I don't know what colours I should do on the other walls.
Asked by Kim66 - Mon May 4 07:06:48 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends on the look and the intensity you want...white, ivory, butter yellow, bright blue, orange, neon green, brown You will have to chose what goes with your bedding, and the hue of the colour you pick...each colour will give your room and even the fushia a different look.
Answered by pissy_old_lady - Mon May 4 08:18:48 2009
How should I choose which walls to paint with different colors?
Q. My living room is rectangular, and it has a large window on a long wall and a smaller window on the smaller wall. I would like to paint 2 walls brown, and two walls cream. Is there a rule of thumb when painting with different colors?
Asked by Maryann - Sat Oct 6 14:22:35 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. normally you choose your fave color for your feature wall(fire place or other feature) normally the wall directly in front as you walk in room normally just 1 wall but if 2 then opposites
Answered by lee b - Sat Oct 6 16:58:12 2007
Q. My living room is rectangular, and it has a large window on a long wall and a smaller window on the smaller wall. I would like to paint 2 walls brown, and two walls cream. Is there a rule of thumb when painting with different colors?
Asked by Maryann - Sat Oct 6 14:22:35 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. normally you choose your fave color for your feature wall(fire place or other feature) normally the wall directly in front as you walk in room normally just 1 wall but if 2 then opposites
Answered by lee b - Sat Oct 6 16:58:12 2007
Have you ever seen ppls walls covered with pictures and posters? like the WHOLE wall?
Q. I was just wondering because i haev seen a lot of ppls rooms (like not my friends but like on TV and youtube that have there walls completely covered with photos and art and posters) I want to do that but i am doing it on this white wood plank type thing and attaching it to my wall since my mother doesnt want it on my wall. I was wondering if you have ever seen it?? and what are teh best things to put on it??? And any other tips of suggestions! Thanks Much :P!
Asked by blakergirl777 - Sun Jun 1 14:18:54 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well start with messages in the middle from friends, with your name in the centre then around the edge of the wall postrers and i have lots of photos on my wall,,a cardboard cut out of spongebob, my name cut out each letter from a magazine..cool stuff
Answered by December - Sun Jun 1 14:27:05 2008
Q. I was just wondering because i haev seen a lot of ppls rooms (like not my friends but like on TV and youtube that have there walls completely covered with photos and art and posters) I want to do that but i am doing it on this white wood plank type thing and attaching it to my wall since my mother doesnt want it on my wall. I was wondering if you have ever seen it?? and what are teh best things to put on it??? And any other tips of suggestions! Thanks Much :P!
Asked by blakergirl777 - Sun Jun 1 14:18:54 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well start with messages in the middle from friends, with your name in the centre then around the edge of the wall postrers and i have lots of photos on my wall,,a cardboard cut out of spongebob, my name cut out each letter from a magazine..cool stuff
Answered by December - Sun Jun 1 14:27:05 2008
How to disinfect the walls and floor?
Q. My dogs tail was bleeding and she wagged her tail and got blood all over the walls I want to disinfect the walls and floor but i don't know what to use. I have tile floor, wood floor and painted walls and painted wood doors.
Asked by lil' miss fashionista - Thu Feb 7 14:09:01 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do not use bleach. you can add a 1/4 cup vinegar to your bucket of soapy water its a natural disinfectant and cleaner. or try a non chlorine bleach.
Answered by 2.5karat - Thu Feb 7 14:55:30 2008
Q. My dogs tail was bleeding and she wagged her tail and got blood all over the walls I want to disinfect the walls and floor but i don't know what to use. I have tile floor, wood floor and painted walls and painted wood doors.
Asked by lil' miss fashionista - Thu Feb 7 14:09:01 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do not use bleach. you can add a 1/4 cup vinegar to your bucket of soapy water its a natural disinfectant and cleaner. or try a non chlorine bleach.
Answered by 2.5karat - Thu Feb 7 14:55:30 2008
How should I decorate the two walls around my bed?
Q. I live in a studio, and have my full bed against a wall, so i have the wall behind it, and then a wall to the one side. how should i decorate the walls? they look so bare, I dont want it to look cluttered as the whole living area is only 475 sq. ft.
Asked by Mrs. Krasinski - Fri Aug 17 12:54:29 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Framed photos or framed artwork (posters are OK if you're a teenager). Soothing photos are best suited in your bedroom.
Answered by Bruce - Fri Aug 17 13:00:41 2007
Q. I live in a studio, and have my full bed against a wall, so i have the wall behind it, and then a wall to the one side. how should i decorate the walls? they look so bare, I dont want it to look cluttered as the whole living area is only 475 sq. ft.
Asked by Mrs. Krasinski - Fri Aug 17 12:54:29 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Framed photos or framed artwork (posters are OK if you're a teenager). Soothing photos are best suited in your bedroom.
Answered by Bruce - Fri Aug 17 13:00:41 2007
What could cause black smokey walls and ceilings in a house?
Q. I was wondering if what cause black/grey smokey walls in a house? The walls look dirty but not like there has been a fire and no sign of a fire in the home at all. It's a light black color dusted on the walls and ceilings. There is a fire place but it's propane unless they maybe used it as a regular one at one time...? Could this be from a smoker? We are trying to figure it out but can't get the records on the house because it's a foreclosure.
Asked by Kristin - Thu Dec 18 08:28:54 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You ARE going to have a home inspection, right? The inspector will be the one to ask, not here.
Answered by saaanen - Fri Dec 19 05:50:36 2008
Q. I was wondering if what cause black/grey smokey walls in a house? The walls look dirty but not like there has been a fire and no sign of a fire in the home at all. It's a light black color dusted on the walls and ceilings. There is a fire place but it's propane unless they maybe used it as a regular one at one time...? Could this be from a smoker? We are trying to figure it out but can't get the records on the house because it's a foreclosure.
Asked by Kristin - Thu Dec 18 08:28:54 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You ARE going to have a home inspection, right? The inspector will be the one to ask, not here.
Answered by saaanen - Fri Dec 19 05:50:36 2008
Do paints specially desiged to protect interior walls against condensation work?
Q. I have a problem with condensation in my flat and affects certain areas of the walls, I have read about a paint which is for use for interior walls and gives the wall insulation making the wall warmer and stops condensation and mould growth etc, does anybody know if they work well?
Asked by Gary P - Sun Jan 13 12:06:48 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you need to check this site
Answered by Jack the Toad - Sun Jan 13 12:19:24 2008
Q. I have a problem with condensation in my flat and affects certain areas of the walls, I have read about a paint which is for use for interior walls and gives the wall insulation making the wall warmer and stops condensation and mould growth etc, does anybody know if they work well?
Asked by Gary P - Sun Jan 13 12:06:48 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you need to check this site
Answered by Jack the Toad - Sun Jan 13 12:19:24 2008
Why are the walls of our fish tank green?
Q. We take great care of our tank, check water often and clean it regulary...The fish are doing well and happy, and the tank is a beautiful clear. It use to get a little green, and hard to get off. We had to scrap it to get it off. NOW both side walls are greening up, it look like carpeted walls. What can we put in there to stop the green from coming. Is there something else we need to do to prevent this? We use an algae eater also. Whenever we do our water changes we add just what the bottle says. Is THIS algae? Please help!!! We do love our tank and the fish in it. Thank you for any advice on this matter.
Asked by Your Asking Me? - Tue Apr 24 19:13:02 2007 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What color of green is this? If it's a really bright green (dark blue green) it might be cyanobacteria. See photo: This is a bacteria rather than an algae, so traditional algae cures won't work that well - and your fish won't eat it. You can treat it with an antibiotic (erythromycin), and I've heard of copper being used to eliminate it, but these are measures I'd use last. The first will destroy your beneficial bacteria (biological filter) and your cat may not like the copper. Here's a website that gives biological means of control that I'd try first: If this isn't cyano, it may just be another form of green algae. Just because there's an algae eater, it doesn't mean they'll eat all forms of algae - and Chinese algae eaters only eat… [cont.]
Answered by copperhead - Tue Apr 24 19:45:13 2007
Q. We take great care of our tank, check water often and clean it regulary...The fish are doing well and happy, and the tank is a beautiful clear. It use to get a little green, and hard to get off. We had to scrap it to get it off. NOW both side walls are greening up, it look like carpeted walls. What can we put in there to stop the green from coming. Is there something else we need to do to prevent this? We use an algae eater also. Whenever we do our water changes we add just what the bottle says. Is THIS algae? Please help!!! We do love our tank and the fish in it. Thank you for any advice on this matter.
Asked by Your Asking Me? - Tue Apr 24 19:13:02 2007 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What color of green is this? If it's a really bright green (dark blue green) it might be cyanobacteria. See photo: This is a bacteria rather than an algae, so traditional algae cures won't work that well - and your fish won't eat it. You can treat it with an antibiotic (erythromycin), and I've heard of copper being used to eliminate it, but these are measures I'd use last. The first will destroy your beneficial bacteria (biological filter) and your cat may not like the copper. Here's a website that gives biological means of control that I'd try first: If this isn't cyano, it may just be another form of green algae. Just because there's an algae eater, it doesn't mean they'll eat all forms of algae - and Chinese algae eaters only eat… [cont.]
Answered by copperhead - Tue Apr 24 19:45:13 2007
What are the steps to remove the exist walls in order to install drywall?
Q. Hey, I'm really new at all home improvement renovation stuff so please don't mind me if I don't use the correct terms. My walls are old and has tons of little cracks/holes in them. I was thinking about renovating my bedroom walls. Do I need to hire contractors to knock down the walls to the very bottom of the wooden wall mounts piece so I could apply drywall sheets? Thanks.
Asked by Esther C - Wed Dec 30 20:07:48 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm guessing that you have an older home with lathe & plaster walls. That type of wall tends to have the problems you are describing. You can remove this yourself but it takes effort and it's a dirty dusty job. To do it, first get a prybar and carefully remove all molding from the walls. Then punch a hole in the wall and tear the stuff off, being careful of pipes and electric lines that can be within the wall. Sometimes people find it easier to put a thin 1/4" sheet of drywall over the existing wall instead of going through the messy demolition stage.
Answered by Yoo Can Doo Eet!! - Wed Dec 30 20:29:15 2009
Q. Hey, I'm really new at all home improvement renovation stuff so please don't mind me if I don't use the correct terms. My walls are old and has tons of little cracks/holes in them. I was thinking about renovating my bedroom walls. Do I need to hire contractors to knock down the walls to the very bottom of the wooden wall mounts piece so I could apply drywall sheets? Thanks.
Asked by Esther C - Wed Dec 30 20:07:48 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm guessing that you have an older home with lathe & plaster walls. That type of wall tends to have the problems you are describing. You can remove this yourself but it takes effort and it's a dirty dusty job. To do it, first get a prybar and carefully remove all molding from the walls. Then punch a hole in the wall and tear the stuff off, being careful of pipes and electric lines that can be within the wall. Sometimes people find it easier to put a thin 1/4" sheet of drywall over the existing wall instead of going through the messy demolition stage.
Answered by Yoo Can Doo Eet!! - Wed Dec 30 20:29:15 2009
What color should my walls be with a dark blue rug?
Q. I'm moving into a room with a dark blue rug and I want to paint the walls. It's pretty much a straight dark blue with no other hints of color. It's a dining room being converted into a bedroom, so it's about twice the size of a normal bedroom. I'm male and my furniture and wall hangings are of an old european theme (dark wood, tapestries, old maps etc.). I want to convey a masculine, yet warm and inviting feel to the room. Since the carpet color doesn't afford me many painting options, I wanted to see what you thought. I have a color in mind, but I wanted to see what other people thought because perhaps there is something I haven't thought of myself. Thanks for your input.
Asked by maniacal_tulips - Sun Jul 9 13:43:29 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i would say a cream or a soft white maybe even a muffin color
Answered by waywordson68 - Sun Jul 9 13:47:33 2006
Q. I'm moving into a room with a dark blue rug and I want to paint the walls. It's pretty much a straight dark blue with no other hints of color. It's a dining room being converted into a bedroom, so it's about twice the size of a normal bedroom. I'm male and my furniture and wall hangings are of an old european theme (dark wood, tapestries, old maps etc.). I want to convey a masculine, yet warm and inviting feel to the room. Since the carpet color doesn't afford me many painting options, I wanted to see what you thought. I have a color in mind, but I wanted to see what other people thought because perhaps there is something I haven't thought of myself. Thanks for your input.
Asked by maniacal_tulips - Sun Jul 9 13:43:29 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i would say a cream or a soft white maybe even a muffin color
Answered by waywordson68 - Sun Jul 9 13:47:33 2006
How should I treat walls that have been covered with years of cigarette smoke?
Q. The livingroom of my new place needs to be repainted; only problem is, the previous tenant was a heavy smoker and the walls and ceiling are full of cigarette smoke from years of smoking. Should I treat the walls somehow before painting? I am worried the paint will not stick to the slick smoke film. I want something relatively pain-free - I'm probably not going to be able to hand scrub every inch of the room. Thanks!
Asked by twee_grrrl - Sun Nov 30 22:11:07 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You HAVE to use a primer known as a "cover stain primer". Any old primer will not do the job to your satisfaction. I've always used Zinsser Cover Stain or Kilz Primer. They're both OIL based paints, so you will need paint thinner to clean up. You'll only need ONE coat of this primer. If you're going for a drastic color change, have the paint store TINT the primer so that it resembles the desired finish. After you've primed every inch of the walls and ceiling, paint again with the finish paint. You "should" use an interior, latex-based flat paint. Good luck.
Answered by BiffJohnson - Sun Nov 30 22:42:13 2008
Q. The livingroom of my new place needs to be repainted; only problem is, the previous tenant was a heavy smoker and the walls and ceiling are full of cigarette smoke from years of smoking. Should I treat the walls somehow before painting? I am worried the paint will not stick to the slick smoke film. I want something relatively pain-free - I'm probably not going to be able to hand scrub every inch of the room. Thanks!
Asked by twee_grrrl - Sun Nov 30 22:11:07 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You HAVE to use a primer known as a "cover stain primer". Any old primer will not do the job to your satisfaction. I've always used Zinsser Cover Stain or Kilz Primer. They're both OIL based paints, so you will need paint thinner to clean up. You'll only need ONE coat of this primer. If you're going for a drastic color change, have the paint store TINT the primer so that it resembles the desired finish. After you've primed every inch of the walls and ceiling, paint again with the finish paint. You "should" use an interior, latex-based flat paint. Good luck.
Answered by BiffJohnson - Sun Nov 30 22:42:13 2008
What color walls and what color curtains should I use in my living room?
Q. I have a suede gray furniture set - couch, love-seat and an armchair. What color walls and what color curtains should I use in my living room?
Asked by MrDavar - Tue Jun 26 23:40:38 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ooo... i like that! so i'm assuming u'r going contemporary or modern? If so, then stick to blues or even deep red. U could get away w/ a certain brown/taupe. U'd have to take a sample of u'r furntiure w/ u.. like a pillow if u don't have a sample piece. Again... contmp or modern... stick to solid or something w/ a simple design. Strait lines. If u'r going more retro... u could get away w/ a little bit more pop of color like teal/ blue-green/ lt greens go well w/ grey also lt blues or grey blue/ charcoal instead of black which can b harsh. Rose & dusty purples. If u can find a geometric curtains that would b awsome to go w/ the color of u'r sofa w/ some splashes of the wall. But if not, i would probably lean more towards… [cont.]
Answered by Aj~ - Tue Jun 26 23:52:06 2007
Q. I have a suede gray furniture set - couch, love-seat and an armchair. What color walls and what color curtains should I use in my living room?
Asked by MrDavar - Tue Jun 26 23:40:38 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ooo... i like that! so i'm assuming u'r going contemporary or modern? If so, then stick to blues or even deep red. U could get away w/ a certain brown/taupe. U'd have to take a sample of u'r furntiure w/ u.. like a pillow if u don't have a sample piece. Again... contmp or modern... stick to solid or something w/ a simple design. Strait lines. If u'r going more retro... u could get away w/ a little bit more pop of color like teal/ blue-green/ lt greens go well w/ grey also lt blues or grey blue/ charcoal instead of black which can b harsh. Rose & dusty purples. If u can find a geometric curtains that would b awsome to go w/ the color of u'r sofa w/ some splashes of the wall. But if not, i would probably lean more towards… [cont.]
Answered by Aj~ - Tue Jun 26 23:52:06 2007
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