Coating countertops is a great solution for covering stains or burns embedded in low-cost materials. The Giani Coutnertop Paint Kits come in a variety of shades.
We like the look of Bombay Black faux stone. Get everything you need to learn this decorative painting technique in one box. About $80; Amazon
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2. Refrigerator
When we featured this paint idea in the magazine, readers were intrigued. Many parents thought it would be a fun upgrade for the kids.
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Consider Sheffield Chalkboard and Table Tennis Finish to get the look. About $20; Amazon
You can certainly add a pop of color to the bath by painting the outside of a clawfoot tub, but did you know that you could also transform the inside of a grimey basin with paint, too? In the how-to video above, Rust-oleum shows you how.
This process requires quite a bit of drying time, but the end result is worth it. Finish works for refreshing wall tile as well. About $50/ set of 2; Amazon
Old whiteboards can get exceedingly harder to clean as they age and their out-of-box finish wears off. Give your board a good scrub and refinishing with whiteboard paint.
Try the Rust-oleum Dry Erase Kit or look for whiteboard paint at your local hardware store. About $30; Amazon
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7. Upholstered Furniture
If you've got a mess you can't completely lift out of fabric upholstery, consider cleaning then covering the imperfection with paint. The makers over at one of our favorite blogs, A Beautiful Mess, tried the latex paint + fabric medium process. You can read more about their project here.
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Pick your paint shade, then grab a bottle of Delta Textile Medium to try the process yourself. About $10; Amazon