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  • Plum Play Room: Chairs
  • Lively raspberry seats make country-style chairs playful for the play room.
    From "Fresh Coat"
    episode DFCT-310


    PHOTO

    Figure A
    For a lively contrast to the bright and cool tones of the coffee table, the Fresh Coat painters remove the seats from the family’s country style chairs and paint them raspberry (figure A). An eggshell finish paint adds a fresh new sheen to the chairs.

    Reveal: A good family friend will bring the girls down for a first look at their new play room.

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    PHOTO

    Figure B
    PHOTO

    Figure C
    Materials:

    screwdrivers
    drop cloths
    painters tape
    sand paper
    tack cloth
    Benjamin Moore 2004-30 Raspberry Pudding in Pearl finish
    small foam brush

    1. Remove seats if possible (or tape off).
    2. Sand and wipe remaining chair surfaces (figure B).
    3. Paint with 2004-30 Raspberry Pudding in pearl finish. Let dry and recoat for a perfect finish (figure C).

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:


  • Gutter Repair
  • Landscaping Basics
  • Flooring
  • UV Air Sanitizer
  • Replacement Windows
  • Planter, Self-Watering
  • Hand-Painted Glasses
  • Choose Washer/Dryer
  • Backsplash Installation
  • Hand-Painted Bowls
  • Prepare for Vacation
  • Maintain Garage Door
  • Disinfect Bathroom
  • Romance Kit
  • Curb Appeal
  • Transport Equipment
  • Installing Undermount
  • Holiday Decorating
  • Family Scrapbook
  • Ice Candle
  • Selecting Doors
  • Spark Plug, Changing
  • Maintain Cabinets
  • Front Door Facelift
  • Change Windowpane