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Walls And Ceiling - Tips On Paint & Wallpaper

The walls and ceiling create the atmosphere for any room. Whether it is paint, paper, panel, or adding a mural to a room, this is the focal point you see when you walk into any room.

Accents and accessories add a secondary touch to the room. There are many different options in painting a room or wallpapering.

This section will give you a variety of ideas on techniques in painting, such as sponge, stripes, and ragging.

We will talk about the difference of flat, semi gloss, and satin paint and what each one will do for a room. One of the most critical aspects of decorating a room is the preparation phase of the project. It doesn't matter whether you plan to paint or wallpaper.

Taking measures to properly prep is as important as adding the accessories to finish the room. In landscape-solutions-for you, I talk about how to plan your landscape. The same philosophy applies to walls. overall plan of doing a landscape project. This is no different when decorating your interior. I have learned through many years of experience, both good and bad, that if you don't plan and prep properly, your money spent will be doubled having to do it over. Here are a few of the tips and techniques I will talk about when painting your walls.

Removing old paint
Sanding the walls
Cleaning walls before applying new paint
Painting with brushes and rollers
How many coats of paint to put on

I am one that has a habit over the years of changing colors in one room every couple of years. Have you ever felt like you just want a change? Sometimes trying to fumble your way through what you really are looking for, is half the problem. This is an area where I will be able to give you some simple ideas to take your taste and personality, and together we can create the room or rooms you will be happy with. We will get to know each other and be able to communicate and learn together. Always feel free to share your thoughts with us.

Wallpaper

Wallpaper has been around for years. There are so many different styles and companies that give you a variety of to choose from, including many different theme base papers. Similar to landscaping being an outdoor investment, wallpaper is an interior investment. It is cheaper to paint a room, but if you properly prepare the walls and know how to put up wallpaper correctly, it can be a great investment that will last for years. This area on wallpaper will give you some ideas on how to

Strip old water paper off
A solution to hang paper over paper
Preparing your walls before applying the paper
Correct way to put wallpaper and a border up

The walls and ceiling section will also talk about putting stipes and plaids together, big flower patterns, and tips on balancing your home with paint and wallpaper. We will be talking about different patterns and how you can incorporate the patterns in certain rooms and add some exciting accessories to accent the wallpaper. Many of the wallpaper companies sell accessories also, and this could give you options for doing the entire foundation, accents and accessories.

When I was in interior design, I would go out on consultations and work with people in deciding on paint colors and matching wallpaper for different rooms in their homes. I would also put together a series of wallpaper for four or five rooms for designers. This was a lot of fun and especially when you could put the personality of the individual with the paint colors and different style wallpaper.

Paneling can create such a unique look in a room. My father many years ago built the entire upstairs of our house using Knotty Pine. The gains in the wood gave us a warm feeling to the rooms and hallway. There are many different color tones available today. Paneling also is popular in mountain cabins, and cottages. Some of you may have paneling on your walls for years and want a change.

Get tips on how to prepare and paint over the panel to give it a totally new look. We will learn how to clean and take care of new and older paneling. Wainscoting is another type of material that can be used in an entire room or part of a wall. There are so many different colors to work with when painting wainscoting. In the future, we can share stories and pictures of your experiences with painting, wallpapering, and paneling. There will also be contests down the road.

Many people look at their ceiling and think, "same old ceiling just like in any other house or apartment." There are different ways to incorporate a new look in your ceilings. Now many of you may be thinking as you look up at that textured ceiling, and want it to be flat. You could have someone come in and remove the textured look, but we all know it would make one big mess, and can be costly.

Taking an accent color and painting that textured ceiling, puts a whole new dimension on your room. Think about a color that is one of your rooms right now. Imagine putting a lighter tone of that same color paint on the textured ceiling, instead of that stark white, or dirty white color. We all know what it is like to paint walls and get the wall paint on the ceiling. (OPPS!) I will show you a couple of tips that can prevent your brush or roller from hitting the ceiling.

Tray ceilings are very popular today and a great decorating idea is to take the color of your wall and paint the tray a lighter shade. I will be going through the steps of putting a foundation color on the wall and painting the tray ceiling in a lighter or darker color. Understanding the basis of the color wheel can help you a lot when picking out your color tones.

Together we can take any room, plan the foundation of painting or wallpapering, and create walls and ceilings that will bring your room or living area a place of relaxation and enjoyment. I look forward to working with you through all of these techniques.

Lets Decorate Your Interior Walls And Ceiling.

Prepare Your Room To Paint
Preparing a room to paint is a critical step in interior decorating. Here are some basic and simple ideas for you to get your room ready to decorate.

Paint Your Rooms From Top To Bottom
Paint your room or rooms from top to bottom is a great way to have a clean and professional look. Read through some basic and simple steps on how to paint a room and also have some fun doing it.

Sponge Paint A Room And Have Some Fun
Sponge painting a room or other surfaces isn't expensive and can be a lot of fun. Take a look at the simple steps involved. You can create your very own unique look. Make this a family project or a classroom activity. Bring out your very own creativity and produce a stunning new look for you to enjoy!

Basic Terms When Decorating With Wallpaper
Some basic terms before beginning a wallpaper project is important. Liners, pre-pasted papers, and a seam roller are just a few. Wallpapering sometimes ends up being a nightmare project, but getting the basics down will help you turn that nightmare into a great addition to your living space.

Ceiling Decorating, Paint Or Wallpaper
There are options when decorating your ceiling. Flat and textured painted ceiling, wallpaper and painting a maural may be right for you. This page will give you some ideas on ways you can decorate a ceiling.

Borders And Applying Them On Walls
Borders add a whole new dimension to a room. There are so many borders available for us today. Borders can be put over paint, wallpaper, and even panel. Some simple and basic information on applying borders to walls.

Wallpaper And Paint In The Same Room
Wallpaper and paint can be done in the same room. There are different options when you use wallpaper and paint in one room. Here are some ideas for you using wallpaper as your focal point, accent, and balancing your room with matching paint.

Removing Wallpaper, Simple Tips And Techniques
Removing wallpaper can be an indoor project that so many of us dread. Taking some simple steps throughout the whole process can save you some time and money. Here are a few tips for you when removing wallpaper.

Choosing Paint Colors For Stripes
Choosing paint colors for stripes can be a lot of fun. Stripes can be painted on one wall or all walls in a room. Choosing a couple of colors in lighter or dark tones off the color wheel is a great start. Check out the simple tips and basic materials you will need to paint a room with stripes.

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