Photo: Kolin Smith
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Using a paint brush and paint roller, coat the entire area from the chair rail down with semigloss paint.
Step 14: Paint the frames
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Prep the walls
Step 2
Prime the walls
Step 3
Mark the Layout
Step 4
Measure and mark
Step 5
Make a jig
Step 6
Position and set
Step 7
Tack in place
Step 8
Build the frames
Step 9
Cut the molding
Step 10
Apply wood glue
Step 11
Install the frames
Step 12
Tack the frame
Step 13
Fill any nail holes
Step 14
Paint the frames
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Tools List
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random-orbit sander fitted with 150-grit paper
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combination square
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framing square
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pneumatic brad nailer (rents for $55 per day with compressor)
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miter saw
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spring clamps
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caulk gun
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hot-glue gun
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small putty knife
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paint brush
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paint roller
Shopping List
Molding Typically, base cap or panel molding works best for creating frames. Make sure to get 10 to 20 percent more than you think you'll need, to accommodate offcut waste.
Scrap Plywood and Wood Blocks to make a jig for building the frames
2-Inch Brad Nails
Wood Glue220-Grit Sandpaper for smoothing mitered corners and filled nail holes
Panel Adhesive to secure the frames to the wall
Hot-Glue Cartridge
Wood Putty
Paintable Caulk
Primer and Paint
Scrap Plywood and Wood Blocks to make a jig for building the frames
2-Inch Brad Nails
Wood Glue220-Grit Sandpaper for smoothing mitered corners and filled nail holes
Panel Adhesive to secure the frames to the wall
Hot-Glue Cartridge
Wood Putty
Paintable Caulk
Primer and Paint
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