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Display Name: JanR
Personal URL: http://muralsatlanta.net/
Member Since: 10/22/11

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I always use a sharp razor blade, the dull ones really can scratch glass. In very delicate situations use the vinegar, or alcohol and cover credit card with a thin , soft rag and use it to scrape. this works well on floors. cabinets and other delicate surfaces.


A Non-Toxic Way to Remove Paint from Glass
Home Hacks
10/28/11 6:35 PM

I have been painting cabinets for a long time. You perfectly described the entire process that I normally charge $40 a door for! Now you can see shy! I Love the zinzer primers, to me they are the best. You all did a great job preping and finishing these cabinets! Breathing life into an old house - good for you.
I have found that for some older kitchens the painted cabinets still look "painted" not in a good way, so I will apply a thin "dirt" colored glaze and wipe it off vertically so almost all of it is gone. this leaves a very soft paper like look. To make this work, do the stiles and bases one day and the doors the next - so you can wipe off any extra glaze that gets on the other surface. Then clear-coat with latex polyurethane and a pad applicator.
I have 2 websites, Murals Atlanta and Faux Painting Atlanta both have pictures of painted cabinets - clients love them!


How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets: Part 1
Home Hacks
10/28/11 6:34 PM

There are some other great faux finishes that would look cool behind that headboard. I did a troweled green metallic with silver once in a bathroom that was really cool!
Faux Painting Atlanta


Giant Headboards for a Mad Tea Party
10/22/11 5:42 PM

I love the fact that they made the colors match so good with the headboard and paint/wallpaper in the back.
I recently made a faux finish that looked like a red suede wall. It was awesome :)
Jan at Murals Atlanta


Giant Headboards for a Mad Tea Party
10/22/11 5:38 PM