Piant on an Old Filing Cabinet
Monday, March 12, 2007
Q. I have an old filing cabinet that I would like to keep, but it looks terrible in my office, any ideas?
A. Try Canvas Home Basics Furniture, Cabinet and Trim Paint. It will cover all the imperfections on the cabinet. We tried it and were very pleased with the results. We used a small roller to paint the body of the cabinet and a small brush to paint the accent color onto the handles. We used three coats of coverage and got a beautiful smooth finish, we were amazed. Before | After |  |  |
| Wow - can you believe the difference? We painted the filing cabinet the same color as the wall and it blends right in and is very functional. |
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Piant on an Old Filing Cabinet
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Monday, March 12, 2007
CHB Design Project Organizer
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Q. I love to decorate and remodel. I have a stack of magazines with ideas and feel overwhelmed with keeping track of my picture ideas and fabric samples. Is there a better way to organize?
A. Your unorganized days can be gone with Canvas Home Basic's new Homespacing products! It gives you the freedom you need to put all your home decorating ideas into one place and make it look pretty too! With the CHB Design Project Organizer, you can create and decorate. Simply cut out the ideas from the magazine, gather your fabric swatches and create a design board. You can create as many boards as you have ideas! It is fun, helps with your design process and gets the magazine piles and fabric swatches off the floor and in a more organized form. For even more organization, you can use a binder to hold all your ideas. Just take it with you to your paint store, furniture store or builder's meeting to create the space you envisioned!
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CHB Design Project Organizer
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Sunday, March 11, 2007
Best Method and Paint to Create the Look of White Wash
Q. I love the look of white wash and want to do this to some furniture pieces that I bought at a flee market, what is the best method and paint to use.
A. We use our Latex Pre-Mixed Interior Paint. Choose our Designer white or one of the lighter colors and then we mix one part water and to one part paint. Keep in mind that you can adjust this mix depending on the finish of your piece and the amount of paint you would like to show. Once you brush on, use a rag and wipe off any access paint and drips. Repeat until you get the look that you like. You can put more paint into the holes and crevices to enhance the look as well. Before | After |  |  |
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Best Method and Paint to Create the Look of White Wash
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Sunday, March 11, 2007
Suggestions on Time Saving
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Q. I am redoing my daughter's room. The table and chairs that I painted for her are chipped and look worn out. I would like to refinish the whole set, but the thought of sanding, priming and repainting the set exhausts me-I just don't have that kind of time. Is there a way to salvage the table and chair set and cut my time in half?
A. Your painted table and chairs is a piece of art work and should look and feel that way when you are done. The Canvas Home Basics Diamondhard Furniture, Cabinet and Trim paint was designed for projects just like this. It has a tough durable acrylic finish and dries leaving a smooth gloss finish. No priming is needed and the paint comes in a variety of neutral colors. You can use a variety of different paint techniques-antiquing, marbling, or whitewashing. If you want a bold look, try some type of animal print using several of the colors from the paint line. The paint is also self leveling, so the paint strokes from your brush will disappear when applied a little heavy-be sure to give the table adequate dry time. The recommended cure time is seven days. Before | After |  |  |
| The once brightly colored chairs now blend into any home environment. |
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Suggestions on Time Saving
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Saturday, March 10, 2007
Is Priming Required?
Q. I am getting ready to paint my kitchen cabinets with your Furniture, Cabinet and Trim Paint and have read the instructions that no priming is required. Are the instructions correct?
A. There is a primer in the paint that allows for no additional priming, however, when you are planning to cover very dark surfaces with a lighter color or very light surfaces with a darker color you might want to utilize an additional primer to save time in the painting process. The Furniture, Cabinet and Trim Paint has the best results when thin multiple layers of paint are applied. So feel free to utilize a primer if you feel more comfortable in your painting process.
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Is Priming Required?
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Saturday, March 10, 2007
How to Choose the Right Color
Friday, March 9, 2007
Q. I am trying to choose the right color for my living room and there are so many colors it is confusing. I want to use a neutral color but not sure how dark or where to start.
A. The Canvas Home Basics Pre-Mixed Paint system is a great help in making that decision. There are currently seven base colors that are part of two color families. We call them Canvas Naturals One and Canvas Naturals Two. Each of the color families has a slightly different color hue and in various lights those can change as well. We suggest you start with picking your favorite neutral family or choose our Designer White. Now it is time to choose the depth of color. Each family offers three color options in the wall paint. Choose a deeper color to make your room cozier and a lighter color to make the room look larger and more open. As each color will appear different in every home environment, we suggest buying a can of the Sample and Touch Up Pre-Mixed Interior Wall Paint and testing the color of choice. Feel free to mix and match the colors within the families such as using a lighter color for the ceiling and a darker for the walls. The colors are all designed to mix and match within the same family.
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How to Choose the Right Color
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Friday, March 09, 2007
How to Paint Light Switches and Outlet to Match or Blend?
Q. I would like to paint my walls a dark neutral color, but I am afraid that the white light switches and outlet covers will stick out like a sore thumb! I have tried painting them in the past but the paint chips off and then they look worse - is there a way to paint them to match or blend?
A. Start with one of the Canvas Home Basics neutral Pre-Mixed Wall Colors and the matching Furniture, Cabinet and Trim paint, this allows you to paint your walls and then any details in the room the same color. The Diamondhard Technology creates a tough durable acrylic finish and dries leaving a smooth gloss finish. No priming is needed and the paint comes in a variety of neutral colors. Each surface is a bit different, so you may want to try a few different painting techniques to get the best results. For smooth surfaces try a roller and for small metal surfaces a small brush with a dabbing technique works the best.
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How to Paint Light Switches and Outlet to Match or Blend?
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Friday, March 09, 2007
Paint That Will Work on the Cinder Blocks, PVC Pipes, Copper Piping and Wood
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Q. I would like to transform my unfinished basement to our laundry room. There are many different materials that need to be painted. I would like to paint them all the same color to make the room look finished. Is there a paint that will work on the cinder blocks, pvc pipes, copper piping and wood?
A. This is a dilemma with many home improvement projects. The Canvas Home Basics Furniture, Cabinet and Trim paint with Diamondhard Technology was developed for projects just like this. This paint will work on virtually any surface and level beautifully. It also dries to match perfectly with the same Pre-Mixed Interior Wall Paint to give you the perfect "Home Canvas" And don't forget, it will cover metal, wood, glass, brick, concrete, plastic and more.
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Paint That Will Work on the Cinder Blocks, PVC Pipes, Copper Piping and Wood
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Thursday, March 08, 2007
Paint That Doesn't Crack and Peel
Q. My newly painted cabinets look great but the hinges just don't look good. I can't afford to replace them, but they are taking away from the updated cabinets is there a paint that will not crack and peel that I can paint the existing hinges with?
A. I would suggest using any of the new Canvas Home Basics Diamondhard Furniture, Cabinet and Trim Paint. It has a tough durable acrylic finish and dries leaving a smooth gloss finish. No priming is needed and the paint is rust inhibiting and scrubbable. For best results, paint the hinges (or any metal surface) with several light coats and let the paint cure for seven days. We like to use a sponge brush and almost drop the paint onto the hinges. This paint with it's Diamondhard Technology is self leveling so it will smooth out, preventing any "goop" from getting in the grooves of your hinge. With adequate dry time, the hinge will look and work like new-adding a new look for minimal cost to your cabinets!  |
Picture 1: Furniture, Cabinet and Trim paint is great for hinges and the leveling property allows them to open and close in their normal capacity. |  |
Picture 2: Even inexpensive knobs look great with a fresh coat of paint. |
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Paint That Doesn't Crack and Peel
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Thursday, March 08, 2007
Paint That Can Cover Paneled Wood
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Q. I have just moved into a thirty year old house and the cabinets are in terrible condition, I can't afford to replace them, but would love to paint or refinish them. Is there paint on the market that will cover paneled wood?
A. Canvas Home Basics Furniture, Cabinet and Trim paint will paint onto virtually any surface. See these before and after pictures to show how we transformed these paneled wood cabinets to a washed European style. Choose to paint with a slick decorator black or a refreshing white. Before | After |  |  |
| These cabinets were very old and ready to be replaced. We started with a two coats of our Cashmere Furniture, Cabinet and Trim Paint and allowed them to dry. We then brushed on a light coat of our Tweed in the same paint formula and lightly rubbed off with a rag, allowing some of the paint to remain more than others, giving a great look. The paint levels to a smooth finish and the finished cabinets look brand new. |
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Paint That Can Cover Paneled Wood
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Wednesday, March 07, 2007
About Paint Smell
Q. I like to paint the interior of my house but can't stand the smell! Is there paint on the market that has a minimal paint smell?
A. The smell that is given off by so many paints is measured in something called VOC, Volatile Organic Compounds. The lower the number the less smell and the better the paint is for the environment. The Canvas Home Basics Paint line has one of the lowest VOC levels on the market which allows for low odor. With the low odor, it allows you to paint indoors without the headache from paint fumes! No more waiting until the nice weather outside to paint-the need to open all the windows, open the doors and turn on the fans full blast is eliminated!
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About Paint Smell
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Pre-Mixed Wall Putty
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Q. I am getting ready to move and would like to paint my living room but would still like to hang pictures and don't want to leave the new owners with holes, do you have any suggestions?
A. Yes! Paint your room with the Canvas Home Basics Pre-Mixed Interior Paints. Each of our Pre-Mixed Interior Wall Paints has a coordinating Pre-Mixed Wall Putty that blends perfectly with the wall color. Simply remove pictures and nails when you are ready to move and fill in holes with our Pre-Mixed Wall Putty. You might want to leave the tube with the new owners; they can then hang their pictures and move them around if necessary.
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Pre-Mixed Wall Putty
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Why Trim Paint Turns Yellow
Q. I have white tile in my bathroom and painted walls and trim and the trim paint has turned yellow and no longer matches the tile and walls, why is that happening?
A. Most trim has been painted with an oil based paint which will turn yellow over time. It has been the paint of choice for trim due to durability and ease of application, but the end result will change over time. To combat this the Canvas Home Basics Designer White in the Furniture, Cabinet and Trim paint is a latex based paint that is perfect for trim and other surfaces and will dry to match standard white tiles and will remain a true match and not yellow.
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Why Trim Paint Turns Yellow
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Latex vs. Oil Based Paints
Monday, March 5, 2007
Q. What is the difference between Latex and Oil based paints?
A. Latex paints are water based and allow for ease of clean up and care. Latex paints of today are much better quality and are more durable than those of the past and in many cases will out perform many oil based paints. Oil based paints are a solvent based paint that emits harmful fumes into the air when being used. You must use in a well ventilated space and a mask is suggested for safety. Many states no longer allow the use of Oil based paints. There are many alternatives on the market such as Furniture, Cabinet and Trim paint by Canvas Corp.
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Latex vs. Oil Based Paints
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Monday, March 05, 2007
Paints with Zero or Very Low VOC's
Q. I have read about paints with zero or very low VOC's on the market, are they good products and should I go with one of these as a choice?
A. There are a number of versions of very low and even some paints that claim Zero VOC's, the problem is the VOC's are what holds the paint together and the technology today does not allow for a good quality paint with zero VOC's. Companies that offer a formula at 50 are the best products for the lowest VOC's on the market today. Many companies are striving to reduce the VOC's in their current formula's and will do so as technology allows.
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Paints with Zero or Very Low VOC's
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Monday, March 05, 2007
VOC's
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Q. What are VOC's?
A. VOC's are Volatile Organic Compounds that are emitted into the air. For paint, the number represents the amount of solvent released into the air as the paint dries. The lower the VOC's the better for the environment and for you to work with. Paint with VOC's between 50 and 100 is rated a good and safe range.
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VOC's
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Sunday, March 04, 2007
Quality and Price of Wall Paint Matters
Q. Does the quality and price of wall paint really make a difference?
A. Yes, there are very inexpensive paints on the market that have less raw materials and more water. They will require many more coats and will never have the durability of a quality product. The key to the quality is the amount of Acrylic in the paint and the formula mix of the paint. You want to choose paint with Acrylic that is in a moderate price range you can find very good paints on the market that range from $28.99-39.99.
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Quality and Price of Wall Paint Matters
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Sunday, March 04, 2007
Safe Paint for Babies
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Q. We are having our first child and we are getting ready to paint and decorate the nursery. Is there a special paint I should use that is safer for the baby?
A. It is always good to use only Latex paints when painting any rooms where babies and children will sleep. You will want to pick a paint that has a VOC of around 50. There are some paints that have zero VOC's, but the quality of the product made with zero VOC's is not currently very good.
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Safe Paint for Babies
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Saturday, March 03, 2007
Paint vs. Wallpaper
Q. Should I paint or wallpaper?
A. We would recommend paint. It is the much less expensive and the look of a fresh coat of paint is always amazing. Paint provides the flexibility to change colors rather easy as well as the ability to test various colors to see which will work the best.You can also create faux finishes by combining various paint colors that can be easily painted over when you want a new style. There are great wallpapers on the market, but you have to consider the time and investment to add the wallpaper and the time and hassle to remove when you want a new look.
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Paint vs. Wallpaper
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Saturday, March 03, 2007
Neutrals vs. Colors
Friday, March 2, 2007
Q. I can't decide if I should paint my bedroom a neutral or a color any suggestions?
A. We have worked with interior designers around the world and while there are some designers who have their favorite colors, the majority recommends a neutral color. Your colors are then picked up in accent pieces and textiles and allow for much more flexibility and design. In essence a neutral color provides the blank canvas that allows your individual style to come out and when you are ready for a little change, simply change your bedding, pillows or an accent chair and your room is transformed.
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Neutrals vs. Colors
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Friday, March 02, 2007
Rollers vs. Paint Brushes
Q. Should I use a roller or a paint brush when painting my walls?
A. A roller will give you the best results. It is best to roll in what is called a W formation so that you get a nice all over paint. A brush is best used for detail and trim work.
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Rollers vs. Paint Brushes
posted by Pre-Mixed Paint on Friday, March 02, 2007
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