Shabby Chic; Volume III

chalkysoil

I don't know anything about F & B paint, but I have paint years old that is still ok. Yours sounds like wall paint but I'm not sure.
http://www.farrow-ball.com/interior-walls-ceilings/content/fcp-content

fluffybunny_2

chalkysoil wrote: »

I don't know anything about F & B paint, but I have paint years old that is still ok. Yours sounds like wall paint but I'm not sure.
http://www.farrow-ball.com/interior-walls-ceilings/content/fcp-content

thanks for that

i just bought the first dimity i saw

chalkysoil

have a look around here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/41686224#Comment_41686224 post 908 and etc, I think it will all be alright

and https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/39237062#Comment_39237062

I love this thread full of really useful & inspiring info

danemi1

I wrote that entry but I am fairly sure it was matt emulsion - have thrown the pot away now or I would have looked. It was fine and still is fine - not shiny at all though which is what I wanted so I guess it depends on what finish you want it to have.

jess1011

Hi all, long time lurker here. Im revamping an old fold up chair and wonder if anyone can recommend somewhere to get the foam for the seat cushion from please
thank you in advance

chalkysoil

Dunelm Mill do foam for chairs, I bought some shaped for a lloyd loom chair and some square, it was pretty cheap.

http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/foam-block-49965

Littlemissmillin

Dear nikki the only thing I would advise is that creamware is a Matt emulsion water based paint for woodbine would personally use an eggshell and go to homebase to get it least they know about paint

chalkysoil

for woodbine

Random.

planning to get a lot done if we get the promised snow, only half an inch near Canterbury at the moment though.

jess1011

chalkysoil wrote: »

Dunelm Mill do foam for chairs, I bought some shaped for a lloyd loom chair and some square, it was pretty cheap.

http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/foam-block-49965

thanks for this, have had a look and the prices are the best I've found so far, only problem is when I'm in Dunelm I spend a fortune! Oh well needs must!

gtothec

Hi Folks,

Not strictly shabby-chic but I thought one of you fine people may have the experience I'm looking for.

Basically I bought a runner that I am absolutley in love with. It is 3cm too long and the door will not run over it. Is it possible to cut it?

I know I risk ruining it, but I have been looking for ages and it matches everything perfectly if it only it where a little shorter!

It is a wool rug. Am I correct in thinking it could be cut with a stanley knife or whatever tool a carpet fitter would use, then the edge binded with some strong wool and a thick needle?

Or am I being ridiculous?

Would love to hear your thoughts or if anyone has tried this before.

G>C