7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Paint

If you're still saving up for your remodel, here are some affordable and refreshing paint ideas to consider in the meantime

by This Old House

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 | Photos: Amazon

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Consider Sheffield Chalkboard and Table Tennis Finish to get the look. About $20; Amazon | Photo: Amazon

Or, check out Rust-oleum’s Chalkboard paint kits. About $30; Amazon | Photo: Amazon

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3. Tubs

4. Tile

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 | Photo: Amazon

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Try Krylon Aluminum High Heat and Radiator Spray. About $17; Amazon | Photo: Amazon

6. Whiteboards

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 | Photo: Amazon

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Pick your paint shade, then grab a bottle of Delta Textile Medium to try the process yourself. About $10; Amazon | Photo: Amazon