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What accents to go with blue and gray furniture?

May 4, 2013

I have a Gray Sofa, and Blue and Gray Accent. What color accents should I use of wall paint…looked great in the store…Now not so sure… Walls are cream color, Entertainment set Dark wood and Glass tables. Please help

Stair treads peeling, what paint should I use?

August 22, 2009

I’m still not sure what to use on my exposed ext back steps (there are 4 steps). I plan to sand them down to good wood. The tread will be gray and the risers white. They were painted with alkyd 14 yrs ago which lasted 9 yrs. Then 2 treads

Exterior Fiberglass French Door Primer

July 26, 2009

The fiberglass french doors have been factory primed, but they suggest using a primer made for use with polypropylene and finish with an exterior grade acrylic latex paint. 1) What type (brand)primer can I purchase that will also be mildew resistant? 2) Can this same primer be used on the