Comments on: Chairspray http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/chairspray/ The Story Of Two Young People Falling In Love With Their First House Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Stefanie http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/chairspray/comment-page-1/#comment-143953 Stefanie Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:31:06 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2148#comment-143953 Love the website!! I recently stumbled upon your site and have gotten some wonderful ideas. My husband and I have had these boring, outdated, UGLY night stand lamps that he bought when he moved into his college apartment. They are brass with an ugly cream/white lampshade. I was strolling through Walmart and found 2 gorgeous lampshades in a silvery-sage color with vine print all over them for a whopping $4/each. I ended up spray painting the lamps themselves a glossy chocolate brown to match the decor in our master bedroom. So new lamps = $40+ versus my first DIY project (thanks to you guys) a grand total of $7.00 -- THANKS! Love the website!! I recently stumbled upon your site and have gotten some wonderful ideas. My husband and I have had these boring, outdated, UGLY night stand lamps that he bought when he moved into his college apartment. They are brass with an ugly cream/white lampshade. I was strolling through Walmart and found 2 gorgeous lampshades in a silvery-sage color with vine print all over them for a whopping $4/each. I ended up spray painting the lamps themselves a glossy chocolate brown to match the decor in our master bedroom. So new lamps = $40+ versus my first DIY project (thanks to you guys) a grand total of $7.00 — THANKS!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/chairspray/comment-page-1/#comment-143315 Melissa Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:18:16 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2148#comment-143315 Your not the only one Sherry! I spray painted in my crocks, and then noticed later that day when I took them off that I had black dots all over my feet! Your not the only one Sherry! I spray painted in my crocks, and then noticed later that day when I took them off that I had black dots all over my feet!

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/chairspray/comment-page-1/#comment-120906 YoungHouseLove Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:05:54 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2148#comment-120906 One option (the spray paint) is a good low-budget quick fix that probably won't last forever but will certainly tide you over for a while as you save your pennies. The other option (replacement) is the best long-term solution (we plan to replace all of the old hinges and door knobs in our house, which is a bit expensive but actually makes all the doors look new and even elevates the perceived value of your home). One is sort of a budget shortcut but the other is definitely the better long-lasting approach which offers undeniable appeal (and looks a lot more flawless than any spray job could). Hope it helps! xo, s

One option (the spray paint) is a good low-budget quick fix that probably won’t last forever but will certainly tide you over for a while as you save your pennies. The other option (replacement) is the best long-term solution (we plan to replace all of the old hinges and door knobs in our house, which is a bit expensive but actually makes all the doors look new and even elevates the perceived value of your home). One is sort of a budget shortcut but the other is definitely the better long-lasting approach which offers undeniable appeal (and looks a lot more flawless than any spray job could). Hope it helps!

xo,
s

]]> By: Kelly http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/chairspray/comment-page-1/#comment-120905 Kelly Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:48:30 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2148#comment-120905 Your website rocks and is helping me save a ton of mula as I update my home! I was wondering about spray painting doorknobs and door hinges... do you think it's a good idea or something better left undone and just buying new ones would look better? Thanks for all of the great tips and advice!! Kelly Your website rocks and is helping me save a ton of mula as I update my home!
I was wondering about spray painting doorknobs and door hinges… do you think it’s a good idea or something better left undone and just buying new ones would look better?

Thanks for all of the great tips and advice!!
Kelly

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/chairspray/comment-page-1/#comment-120900 YoungHouseLove Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:36:17 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2148#comment-120900 You'll definitely want to get some plastic drop cloths to cover the fence, grill, etc (you can get them at any hardware store or the Home Depot on 23rd St) Then you can use cardboard (or more drop cloths) to completely cover the floor of your deck so nothing gets any overspray. There's definitely enough wind on a balcony to carry spray paint all over everything else out there so be sure to protect everything you can before you start! It might also bear mentioning that John and I spray painted a bunch of frames down on the sidewalk in front of an old apartment (we stayed out there all day with them reading and hanging out while they dried) so if you're afraid of the balcony and can carry things out to the curb you might also be able to use a simple drop cloth out there to get 'er done. Hope it helps! xo, s

You’ll definitely want to get some plastic drop cloths to cover the fence, grill, etc (you can get them at any hardware store or the Home Depot on 23rd St) Then you can use cardboard (or more drop cloths) to completely cover the floor of your deck so nothing gets any overspray. There’s definitely enough wind on a balcony to carry spray paint all over everything else out there so be sure to protect everything you can before you start! It might also bear mentioning that John and I spray painted a bunch of frames down on the sidewalk in front of an old apartment (we stayed out there all day with them reading and hanging out while they dried) so if you’re afraid of the balcony and can carry things out to the curb you might also be able to use a simple drop cloth out there to get ‘er done. Hope it helps!

xo,
s

]]> By: Lauren http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/chairspray/comment-page-1/#comment-120898 Lauren Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:47:00 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2148#comment-120898 Hello! Thanks for this wonderful website! I would really love to spray paint some outdoor chairs to better match the table we have on our deck but I live in New York City and the only place I could do it would be on our deck. I haven't spray painted anything (and never furniture) in a long time. I'm wondering how much I should worry about inadvertently spray painting other things on my deck (like the floor - especially as we rent, fence, grill, etc.). So, how big of a tarp/cardboard do you think I'd want to put down and how much space should I try to keep between the chair and other items I want to keep paint-free? Thanks so much! You guys have definitely inspired me to take on some new projects (like sprucing up our deck!) when it warms up! Best, Lauren Hello! Thanks for this wonderful website! I would really love to spray paint some outdoor chairs to better match the table we have on our deck but I live in New York City and the only place I could do it would be on our deck. I haven’t spray painted anything (and never furniture) in a long time. I’m wondering how much I should worry about inadvertently spray painting other things on my deck (like the floor – especially as we rent, fence, grill, etc.). So, how big of a tarp/cardboard do you think I’d want to put down and how much space should I try to keep between the chair and other items I want to keep paint-free? Thanks so much! You guys have definitely inspired me to take on some new projects (like sprucing up our deck!) when it warms up!

Best,

Lauren

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/chairspray/comment-page-1/#comment-103826 YoungHouseLove Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:59:31 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2148#comment-103826 Hey Taylor, It's definitely a personal choice (some people paint vent covers and even light switches to blend with the walls while others leave them white) but you absolutely can paint the vent attached to a forced air heating duct (either by removing it and spray painting it or leaving it in place and gently applying thin and even coats of paint with a brush until it blends right in). Hope it helps! xo, s

Hey Taylor,

It’s definitely a personal choice (some people paint vent covers and even light switches to blend with the walls while others leave them white) but you absolutely can paint the vent attached to a forced air heating duct (either by removing it and spray painting it or leaving it in place and gently applying thin and even coats of paint with a brush until it blends right in). Hope it helps!

xo,
s

]]> By: Taylor http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/chairspray/comment-page-1/#comment-103824 Taylor Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:06:48 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2148#comment-103824 Can you spray paint forced air heating ducts? We are changing the color of a room and the ducts/vents look really out of place. Thanks, Taylor Can you spray paint forced air heating ducts? We are changing the color of a room and the ducts/vents look really out of place.

Thanks,

Taylor

]]> By: Carla http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/chairspray/comment-page-1/#comment-98216 Carla Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:33:54 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2148#comment-98216 Sherry, seriously, you're amazing. I'm beyond impressed with the time and care that you put in to repsonding to each and every person! Thank you both for taking the time, we all appreciate it so much. Carla Sherry, seriously, you’re amazing. I’m beyond impressed with the time and care that you put in to repsonding to each and every person! Thank you both for taking the time, we all appreciate it so much.

Carla

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/chairspray/comment-page-1/#comment-98205 YoungHouseLove Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:26:46 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2148#comment-98205 It should actually work really well! Good luck! xo, s

It should actually work really well! Good luck!

xo,
s

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