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| happymama58 |
Posted - Jul 05 2007 : 08:03:49 AM
I have some old picture frames that the previous owner stripped. I want to paint and then sand them a bit so they look a bit shabby. I know nothing about paint types, so what should I use?
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Jul 05 2007 : 11:49:42 AM
You really only need primer if you are going from a dark color to a light color. Sometimes two or three coats work just as well.
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| happymama58 |
Posted - Jul 05 2007 : 09:37:56 AM
Another question I just thought of. Should I use a primer first?
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| happymama58 |
Posted - Jul 05 2007 : 09:36:53 AM
Thanks for the tips! I'm just not knowledgeable about this type of thing and need all the help I can get. 
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jul 05 2007 : 08:56:07 AM
Patti -- just regular latex paint is fine. I usually use semi-gloss or satin for my shabby projects -- just don't use flat. I even go to Home Depot and buy the $5 a gallon cans that people ordered and returned. They've never been used -- the colors might have been wrong, person didn't like it, etc. It's a great way to get get quality paint at a cheap price.
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