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10 Tips for Using Chalk Paint

By Carlos on February 28, 2020 Home

Chalk paint is a beautiful option when painting furniture that leaves a rich and distressed finish. Chalk paint is great to work with as it is odorless and dries quickly. Follow the tips listed below to use chalk paint best and get creative! 1. You Don’t Have to Perform Excessive Prep Work For most types of paint, excessive prep is required including cleaning or sanding surfaces. Some paints even call for you to use primer on the furniture before beginning the painting process. You will be happy to learn that chalk paint does not require any of this as chalk…

Benefits of Using Chalk Paint

By Carlos on April 20, 2019 Home

Paint is any easy way to many any space more attractive and visually appealing. Chalk paint gives furniture and other items an interesting and diverse look. Below are some reasons why chalk paint might be a good choice for your next home project. It’s Forgiving Many people are first attracted to chalk paint because it is very forgiving. A piece does not have to be perfectly sanded and smooth to achieve a good surface for painting with chalk paint. Slight imperfections in the piece and the texture in the paint makes it a great medium for giving an antique, textured…

Peaceful Painting

By Carlos on January 21, 2019

In a nod to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his passion for peace, come create a colorful collage of the symbolic white dove. Session Times: 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Paint Nite: Bridge In The Fall Partner Painting

By Carlos on November 18, 2017

Paint Nite: Bridge In The Fall Partner Painting Enjoy delicious cocktails while you are guided through the steps of creating a work of art by a true professional. See the attached website for registration and additional information.

Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts (BAFFA)

By Carlos on November 11, 2017

The BAFFA Art Gallery announces two exhibits during the month of November. From November 3rd through November 12th, La Familia will showcase the fine photography of Carol Amodeo and Dominick Chiuchiolo. Both are Long Island natives with different photographic styles and interests. Join the photographers for an artists’ reception on November 4th from 2-4 PM. From November 18th to 26th Bell Street Artists will present Artful Harvest at the Gallery. Showing their works are Pat Ballan, Anne Baum, Mary Bouzianis, Nancy Maia, Peter Montemurro, Doris Rueger, Nancy Ruth and Will Ryder. Bell Street always presents an interesting mix of techniques…

Tips to Paint the Exterior of Your Home

By Angela on August 19, 2017 Home

Nothing makes a more immediate impact or adds appeal to your home more than its exterior paint. When applied the right way, it not only adds personality and beautifies your home, but it shows true pride of ownership as well. From prepping the exterior of your home and choosing the right paint to proper application techniques, our expert tips will make painting the exterior of your home a breeze. Tip #1: Only Paint During the Right Time of Year When painting the exterior of your home, it’s important to plan ahead and consider the weather patterns of your location. Since…

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