Monthly Archives: October 2011

How to Paint a Popcorn Ceiling

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Popcorn ceilings, those cottage cheese “acoustical” surfaces, offer a few more issues over and above the simple inconvenience of painting a flat overhead surface, particularly if the popcorn has not been previously painted.* Because the sprayed-on popcorn-textured material is extremely sensitive to water and absorbs moisture very quickly, if you’re using a waterborne latex paint you can weaken the textured material and actually pull off sections as you paint. Continue reading →

Darryl Carter Makeovers with Paint

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Designer Darryl Carter is renowned for his exquisite sense of color and talent for blending traditional and modern in his interiors. Who better then to show how to transform ordinary flea market and antique store finds into exceptional pieces? In this series of videos, Darryl visits some of his favorite stores and salvage warehouses and shows how anything from an unassuming dresser to a set of plain dining chairs can be turned into something exceptional in a weekend or less. Continue reading →

How to Refresh Old or Damaged Wood Floors

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If you have wood floors that are in poor condition, paint is a sturdy and inexpensive solution until replacement becomes an option. The great thing about painting wood floors is the endless array of colors–go for glossy white to achieve an ultra modern look, pale blue for a beach-y look, or fire engine red for a robust appearance in a kid’s play room. Or, consider a decorative treatment–a checkerboard effect is timeless, for example. Continue reading →