© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Paint Recent content written about Paint en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_476066713220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lynnzfarm - Dont beleive what can say's about dry times! I re-did metal grey colored metal computer desk to this silver color. It doesnt actually shine like chrome cap but is real close. First you must prime the metal surface with Rust-oleum primer... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476066713220 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:53:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476066713220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475165986436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author susiewho - Last year I put my house on the market. It was time to downsize. Being an older home, the home where my kids grew up it had some need for a facelift. Staging was the key word.  I'm a big follower of the decorating shows and knew all... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475165986436 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:04:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475165986436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474736660100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rudixeno - A few years ago we were preparing for a large party when we realized that we were going to need more tables arranged outdoors.  I didn’t think it was going to be much of a problem since we had three “knockdown” round PVC plastic... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474736660100 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:25:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474736660100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472240590468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nyccoopgirl - My apartment building lobby had terracotta tiles installed which did not match the pre-existing tiles in anyway, shape or form.  I used the mahogany stain on the new terra cotta tiles and it stained them the most warm, rich brick color.  They... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472240590468 Sat, 30 May 2009 19:29:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472240590468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_402665148036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kbolton72 - It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Liquid Stainless Steel!!! In this day and age (and trend) stainless steel can modernize and update your home and appliances. And in this real estate market, if you are trying to sell or rent a home, you CAN have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~402665148036 Thu, 28 May 2009 19:23:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_402665148036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470156742276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mtnadventure - I tried to use the Gel-Stain on a Therma Tru Classic Craft fiberglass door, I have applied and wiped off 4 coats trying to get the right look. The can says it is wet for an extended period of time; I didn't realize an extended time meant seconds, not... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470156742276 Tue, 12 May 2009 15:30:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470156742276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469048921732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author johnnyvegas59 - Spent hours sanding a table to perfection, could not find my Danish Oil so thought - "what the heck?" I used a can of Polyshades I had bought and not used on a entertainment center. It is nice and thin looking in the can, but as soon as brush hit wood it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469048921732 Sat, 2 May 2009 18:56:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469048921732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_468475809412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author ecsclj - My husband used the Polyshades on some bar booths and it went on so uneven that he had to strip them all down and re-stain them.  We contacted Minwax about the product and they offered us a refund but ended up shorting us $100.00 of what they... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468475809412 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:45:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_468475809412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_465804037764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author samandjoeshow - It has been a year now and I can still see a film of oil everytime it rains.  I can't keep the deck clean because the oil on the surface attracts dirt. So you can't sit on the deck with out getting your pants black.  I also track oil into the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~465804037764 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:46:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_465804037764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464597585540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rsmith271 - I used the gel on unfinished dining room chairs and it was very difficult to use. It didn't penetrate into the wood and was as difficult to use as paint from a streaking and smudging perspective. After trying four coats to get it to color up, I finally... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464597585540 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:34:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464597585540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463710817924?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pbouyounan - To my amazement this product worked better than I imagined.  My wife and I wanted to paint our kids bedroom and didn't want the toxic fumes that linger from regular paint.So we started researching.  The result was Benjamin Moore and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463710817924 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:01:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463710817924?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463608647300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nagels - It’s going to happen eventually and especially if you have kids and/or pets. The first few may escape your attention at first, but whether they’re on the hardwood floor, the coffee table, a chair, or a stained windowsill, the dreaded nicks will show up... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463608647300 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:07:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463608647300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462972554884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author madeline94 -     I did my fridge, range and dishwasher.  Looks really good.  Was worried at first.  Took a little more time than thought - Is more satin of a stainless steel.  Not like a mirror - so no thumbprints - like it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462972554884 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 11:33:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462972554884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462702743172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author varga124 - We love this paint for interior use. We use it very often  It applies easy and has a very even... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462702743172 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 17:53:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462702743172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461341953668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rwt1951 - With all the hype about Thompsons, I didn't think I could go wrong doing my deck.  I waited appx 6 months for the wood to weather, then waited for the perfect weather to get it cleaned and sealed in the same week.  That was last March.  It... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461341953668 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:02:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461341953668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458958474884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoehorny - Years ago, when ever I painted a new wall, I would never use primer.  I simply used two coats of quality paint.  That all changed one year after having painted a bathroom in a rental house I owned.  I had just finished painting the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458958474884 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:48:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458958474884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457401863812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author popsrocks - I use joint compound for sheet rock work around the house. I use DAP Crackshot Spackling Paste for repairs in sheet rock, plaster, concrete and stone. It's better than using joint compound for that kind of application.DAP Crackshot... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457401863812 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:57:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457401863812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457476312708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author nagels - They’re cheap, light, primed white, and grained with that realistic looking faux wood grain. These fabricated Masonite (used generically) doors do come with an inherent problem, however. I asked the guys at Home Depot and Lowes, emailed several... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457476312708 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:23:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457476312708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455668043396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jasbat10 - After the original fiasco with Krylon Satin White (litter box (I) review), I sanded, washed, sanded, scrubbed, sanded, washed, rinsed and finally dried the litter box in preparation for a redo.As before, I took care to properly apply the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455668043396 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:38:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455668043396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_449603341956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoehorny - One day I came home from work and went to my home office.  There I found a dozen or so machine gun holes in the wall!  Well, that is what my five year old son called them before he had his toy guns permanently taken away.  He had... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~449603341956 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:42:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_449603341956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445372337796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author quilcat - It says this is a clear gloss. It went on easily, dried quickly, but dried an ugly yellow and ruined my project. Think twice before using this, and only use it if it doesn't matter if your project has a yellowish/brown coating when... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445372337796 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:05:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445372337796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443667025540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jerirose - I have re-habbed many homes in my time and have tried a other primers. If you want to cover stains, I strongly recommend Zinsser BIN Primer. It covers water stains and dark paints better than the others. I have not had an opportunity to use Zinsser BIN... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443667025540 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:48:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443667025540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443474742916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author scmrak - Murphy's Law of Furniture states that "The length of time between acquisition of a piece of furniture and its first scratch is inversely proportional to its cost." The Universe ruthlessly enforces that law in any house inhabited by children or... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443474742916 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 18:58:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443474742916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441294753412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author artinvent - Minwax Tung Oil Finish (TOF) is far and away my favorite wood finish. Unfortunately I can't buy it anymore in So. Cal. evidently due to clean air laws, so I've been forced to try a lot of other wiping oils and varnishes recently. None of them measure up... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441294753412 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:11:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441294753412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437846642308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dogparty - I love the smooth finish that this primer has. It evens out some minor imperfections in the surface, though that doesn't mean it's not important to sand and prepare surface appropriately. I often paint vintage furniture and it hides whatever surface I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437846642308 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:08:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437846642308?linkin_id=8003929