A leather look with paint
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The use of the so-called 'leather' technique in house painting results in a look of a top-quality wallpaper or an upholstered wall at an affordable price. The easy to use technique is, however, both time consuming and labor intensive.
Publication Name: Southern Living
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0038-4305
Year: 1993
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Paint our farmhouse finish
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Techniques to give walls the appearance of vintage stucco are presented. Materials needed include textured paint, latex primer, latex paint, tinting paint, glazing liquids, paintbrushes, natural sponges and a cigar roller.
Publication Name: Southern Living
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0038-4305
Year: 1996
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Spruce it up with paint
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A good-quality paint and proper surface preparation are essential to a great paint job. Other tips on gloss and finish selection are offered.
Publication Name: Southern Living
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0038-4305
Year: 1992
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