DIY Network

All Projects

TV Projects

    What Do You Want To Work On?

      What Activity Do You Want To Do?

        0

        Available Projects

        Get Results

        How to Paint Blinds Using a Dry-Brush Technique

        Plain white blinds pick up a tropical feel with a dry brush and glaze technique.

        More in Painting

        • Time

          Day

        • Price Range

          $50 - $100

        • Difficulty

          Easy to Moderate

        Highlights:

        Step 1: Spray Blinds with Primer and Paint

        Remove blinds from windows and lay outside.

        Spray X-I-M Clear Primer. Let dry.

        Spray Blinds with Rust-O-Leum pale yellow. Let dry.

        Step 2: Mix the Glaze and Roll on the Blinds

        Mix glaze with 1055 Algonquin Trail.

        Brush or roll glaze all over blinds and drag through horizontally with rough cleaning brush to create a rough straw effect. Let dry.

        Was this project helpful?

        Don't forget: Read comments and leave your own

        Advertisement

        COMMENT ON THIS PROJECT

            

        Sign in

        All fields are required.

        E-mail Address:

        Password:

        Remember me on this computer

        Signing in

        Please enter your email address and we will send your password

        E-mail Address

        Your password has been sent and should arrive in your mailbox very soon.

        Not a member?

        Sign up with DIY Network to share tips with other do-it-yourselfers and comment and ask questions on projects.

        It's free and easy.