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Laurian

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4. Thanks so much for the quick reply.

Tue Mar 20, 2012, 04:40 PM

Mar 2012

I was letting myself get totally discouraged over this. I think I will try taping and repainting the trouble spots. I really relied on the blue painters tape for my guideline, but I think I didn't foresee the problem because the original wall and ceiling colors were so similar. The new wall color is a much more distinctive contrast.

Crown molding will be a back up if the painting doesn't work out. I'm doing the painting myself to save the money I would have used to hire a contractor so that I can splurge on some new furnishings. The "flaws" may be less noticeable once the blinds and furniture are back in the room.

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Need advice regarding painting. [View all] Laurian Mar 2012 OP

First, you will always see flaws jeff47 Mar 2012 #1

Thanks so much for the quick reply. Laurian Mar 2012 #4

Trust me, nobody will notice. Warpy Mar 2012 #2

Thanks for the encouragement! Laurian Mar 2012 #5

Coving Dead_Parrot Mar 2012 #3

Thanks. Laurian Mar 2012 #6

It's a small moulding jeff47 Mar 2012 #8

Yeah, same thing Dead_Parrot Mar 2012 #9

Ah, that explains it. Laurian Mar 2012 #11

lol... Dead_Parrot Mar 2012 #12

Oh, my! Laurian Mar 2012 #14

Don't use tape. The texture on the wall or ceiling prevents it from lying flat. mbperrin Mar 2012 #7

Thanks for the tip. Laurian Mar 2012 #10

You're welcome. mbperrin Mar 2012 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Mar 2012 #22

I don't think it will be very noticable overall NEOhiodemocrat Mar 2012 #13

From one Buckeye to another, thanks for the advice. Laurian Mar 2012 #15

So how is the painting going? NEOhiodemocrat Mar 2012 #20

The painting is going pretty well. Laurian Mar 2012 #21

As a retired painter of 35 years I second mbperrin's advice, and would add... Adsos Letter Mar 2012 #17

I think your advice will be very helpful. Laurian Mar 2012 #18

I think you got it all . Wash. state Desk Jet Mar 2012 #19