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Decorating
Questions about the aesthetics of, how-to and suggestions for designing and decorating a personal or commercial space.
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Which paint is better sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore?
It depends who's buying...
Benjamin Moore's primary customers are the RESIDENTIAL DIY's. To these customers, the main criteria in defining a "good paint" is based on the ease of application (how forgiving is the paint) and scrubability (washable as it is most often referred as... although they are 2 separate things... see below).
Sherwin Williams's primary customers are the CONTRACTORS. To these customers, the main criteria in defining a "good paint" is based on the coverage qualities of the paint and bond (how well the paint sticks to the surface being painted - the substrate)
The following are some of only a few different qualities you can look for in paint. And just like almost every other product out there, none has it all. So it's important to know what your needs are and ask a painting professional (someone who is neutral) which one can best serve your needs.
Different qualities of paint:
- Ease of application (the paint levels off easily to remove any roller marks or brush strokes)
- Good Coverage (ability to cover in less coats)
- Washability (the paint film repells the dirt from penetrating too deep making it possible to remove with water and a sponge)
- Scrubability (ability to scrub the surface whether it's by rubbing against it or removing tougher stains)
- Spread rate (ability to cover more area with less paint)
- Bondability (ability to hold on to a substrate better)
- Anti Mildew (ability to prevent to formation of mold)
- etc...
What are some good decorating ideas?
Check websites like HGTV or DIY for some good decorating ideas. Another good idea could be to go to your local library and check out some books or magazines featuring interior design or home decorating like DESIGN or Country Living.
What color goes with aqua green?
A nice colour that goes with aqua is a bright pink but not hot pink.
Will Wallpaper sizing work hanging wallpaper over wallpaper?
Will Wallpaper sizing work hanging wallpaper over wallpaper
Yes, but it has been my experience that you will never be fully happy with the results. I always remove old wallpaper prior to changing to a different wall-covering. It just makes for a better finished job. Note: If you decide to remove the old wallpaper I use white vinegar and warm water applying several coats, after removing as much of the "easily" removed loose paper.
What colors go with black and pink?
Black and pink, as you may have noticed, are natural colours that easily go together themselves. Without the help or need of other colours matching with these colours, it will go great together. If you want a colour going with PINK, there's green and yellow and purple and orange and BLACK and red, and maybe even grey if you like those old, dull colours.
With black, you can fit in almost anything towards the matching point of this colour - there's red, which matches up with black to make an outstanding popstar colour which all the celebs love. There's pink, yellow, white (if you like the old-fashioned stuff), green, brown, lilac, indigo, violet...all the colours you can think of probably goes with black.
Where can you find a website for decorating your home?
There are many, many websites that will help you decorate your home. Almost every interior decorator has a blog, or a homepage etc. Personally, I really like the way that the television networks like hgtv and TLC handle this. (Shameless plug in 10, 9, 8, 7.....just kidding. I am not trying to sell you anything). I work for a company that sells furniture, rugs, and home decor, and i really like looking through their pictures for good ideas. Also use their magazines or catalogues for the room scenes, or look in the decorating library that is at the bottom of the main page for some insightful ideas. Also, paint websites and catalogues have great pictures too, as well as a good description of how to choose the right paint colors for the effect you would like. If you research design ideas on line, you are sure to get some great results.
How does landscaping use geometry?
Geometry is actually widely used in the landscaping industry; it is used to consider the height of shrubs as well as the dimensions of a garden and its placement, and dimensions of the material which should be used. Architects use an incredibly large amount of geometry. This ranges from determining the angle and lengths at which materials.
The standard dimensions for a toilet can vary depending on the country you live in. The American standard is either 14 or 15 inches.
What is the construction cost per square foot in Tampa Florida for residential additions?
figure at least 100 dollars a square foot
this will get you in the ballpark
What colors look good together?
pink and black red and black
pink and brown
yellow and blue
pink and white
red and white
light purple and light blue
-lime green and different shades of blue
dark blue and dark purple
black and orange
light purple and white
blue and orange(sometimes)
-blue and silver
green and white
orange and white
black and green
black and blue
black and purple
black and yellow
black and white
red and silver
orange and yellow
blue and green
-Red, pink, and black
Or you could even get colors that match the different seasons...... Just an Idea!! good luck
yellow and silver look horrible together
Color is a personal choice. Different people will find different colors personally appealing, but there are a few things that might help in making the decisions involved in creating your own work - whether it be for a painting, decorating a room, working with fiber arts, or whatever you are trying to do.
First a bit about color using a color wheel (you can find these online easily). This information is from my personal web site at Crochet Cabana.
The primary colors on the color wheel are blue, yellow, and red.
The secondary colors are those you can make using two primary colors. Those would be green (yellow/blue), orange (yellow/red), and violet (purple) (blue/red).
On your basic 6-color wheel the colors are laid out so that there is a secondary color between each two primary colors, like this: blue, green, yellow, orange, red, violet.
The tertiary colors are those made from a primary and a secondary, such as: blue green, yellow green, blue violet, red violet, red orange, yellow orange. Some people call this the intermediate group and the tertiary as those made by combining two secondary colors. Either way, you're combining colors to make new colors.
You can use this information to find colors that will go together well. A few color schemes/themes you might try include:
monochromatic - similar colors which are side by side on the color wheel - like three shades of red.
analogous - colors that are close together on the wheel. You might choose one color and use one or two colors on either side of it to go along. So you would be using 3 or 5 colors in that case.
complementary - colors directly across from one another on the color wheel, such as red and green, blue and orange, yellow and violet. One variation is to use three or four colors that are evenly spaced from one another on the wheel.
monotone - using colors with the same "tone" or brightness level, such as all pastel colors, or all bright colors.
Neutral colors can be combined with other colors as well. Neutral colors would be shades of white, gray or beige, also black, tan, brown - the earth tones.
One final note on color. Colors can be warm or cool. The reds are warm (red, orange, yellow). Think fire. The blues are cool (blue, violet, green). Think ocean. Also, in regards to temperature, dark colors usually are warmer and light colors cooler if you're looking for colors for clothing.
How to price decorating a small office?
Estimate a realistic amount of time work should take in hours taking travel to an from site into account. Work out an hourly rate of pay taking skill level into account. Multiply number of hours to complete work by hourly rate. Then add the price of the materials. Most contractors add 10% to the cost of materials to allow for time spent ordering collecting and delievry.
All you need to do is multiply each of the dimensions by two and a half. First, multiply each dimension by two, giving you 18 and 24. So that's:
9 x 2 = 18
12 x 2 = 24
Then you need to find half of each of the original dimensions - half of 9 is 4.5 and half of 12 is 6 - and add each result from this calculation onto its respective result from the previous one, like so:
18 + 4.5 = 22.5
24 + 6 = 30.
It'd be a lot easier to explain this if you were here. But basically, this means that the new room would be 22.5 by 30 feet. Hope that helped!
$2,474.50
If the width of the room is 21 ft, then the length would be 45 ft (21 x 2 + 3 = 45). Since the cost of carpet is by the square yard, we need to convert the footage into yards (21 ft = 7 yds; 45 ft = 15 yds) then multiply to find the area (sq yds): 7 x 15 = 105 sq yds. Now multiply by the cost of carpet to find the total: 105 x 24.50 = 2572.50
== Lighter, just opinion. == A darker foundation or "base" would work better. Do a quick drawing and check it out if you can't visualize it. From the ground up, it gets lighter, and that's a more "natural" progression.
Why do you need to connect the two walls? Your concept, what looks right to you? A 3 inch wide stripe at the ceiling may be alright in some rooms and a 6 inch in others. Windows, furnishings, light sources, many thing can determine how to do it. BOttom line is what looks right to you?
Does a clean room with ante room and gown room still need air shower?
No it does not, unless an accident were to occur, eg spillage etc.
How do you decorate a small apartment?
- Use light, pale/pastel colors for the walls and ceilings
- Choose cool paint colors to paint a room (e.g. blues and greens seem more distant)
- Add height to rooms by painting ceilings with the lightest shade of the wall color or a pale sky blue
- Paint crown moldings the same color as the walls
- Avoid high contrast between the wall color and painted woodwork, furniture and decorations
- Avoid wall patterns, borders and anything that draws too much attention to the walls
- You could use wall decals to decorate instead of painting the walls. Most apartment facilities will not let you paint their walls. It can become costly and a hassle to repaint once you are ready to move out. !
Do airless paint sprayers use more paint than painting with brush or roller?
An airless sprayer works pretty much like a squirt gun. The paint is pumped by the sprayer through a nozzle where it's broken up into fine, fine droplets. An air paint sprayen hasn't got a pump, it relies on a steady supply of pressurized air to force the paint through a nozzle instead.
Which gloves are tougher vinyl or latex?
Latex is more comfortable to wear, and can stretch easier, but people can be allergic to it.
How much should i pay my workers for painting?
You need to estimate how long it will take; be realistic, most people underestimate how long it takes to do things. Decide how much you want to be paid per hour and you can come up with a figure for the work.
How long to wait in between painting to apply 2nd coat?
I think the average is about two hours, but that may vary by your climate, the type of paint used, etc. This website goes into some detail about EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about painting, I hope it's helpful. Good luck!
http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/interior-paint-finishes.html
How soon can you paint after caulking?
Most primers can be re-coated in an hour or two, It always says in the instructions on the can.
