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December 22, 2008
Wood like Paint Color
Is there anyone that can recommend paints that looks like wood. I made the mistake of painting my built-in bookshelf white and it does not match the color scheme in the dining room. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated!
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No...it would take way too long,...
Posted by: fbh at December 22, 2008 10:55 AM
You neeed to find a woodgraining kit then. Not sure who makes the best ones but do a google search
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at December 22, 2008 10:58 AM
If you're adding another layer of paint, I would think hard about switching to a complimentary color, rather than woodgraining. Decorative and faux finishes can be extraordinary, or they can just add to regret. There are some wonderful surface tints and glazes available, too. Take a look through the many books available in any bookstore to get some ideas before plunging in on graining/repaint, and bring swatches of your new color scheme with you.
Posted by: vinca at December 22, 2008 11:17 AM
Really appreciate all of your suggestions!
Posted by: fbh at December 22, 2008 12:12 PM
Cheater's tip: Orange or yellow base with "antique" black or brown glaze.
Posted by: rh at December 22, 2008 1:22 PM
An even easier cheat--a tan base color covered with an appropriate color varnish stain. Note that this would only look OK is you had the bookcase full of books, so that only the edges of the wood showed.
Posted by: Bob Marvin at December 22, 2008 3:07 PM
Doing any kind of faux bois is pretty time consuming. Possibly as time consuming as stripping the wood, especially if you haven't done it before.
Posted by: serpentor at December 22, 2008 4:01 PM
Oh serpentor. Say faux bois again...
Posted by: Stonergut at December 22, 2008 5:43 PM
brown decking paint
Posted by: Aussie at December 23, 2008 7:45 AM
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