Shabby Chic; Volume III

Athome1

Hi there

Has anyone tried making wall art using toilet roll middles? Like this

If so, were you happy with the results? I ask because, I've just had a go and am quite happy with it BUT is it too naff to go on display??:eek:
ps The above is a web image, mine is a bit simpler:p

chalkysoil

no, not me, but I do have some wall art in my downstairs toilet, cheers the place up.

elaine373

Hello all, sorry to barge in but I bought an old dresser today and I would like to paint it in original Annie sloan chalk paint. Does anyone know of any Annie sloan stockists around the Birmingham area? Thanks in advance

chalkysoil

Whatnot & Doodah
Gallery UGO4, Zellig
Custard Factory
Gibb Street,
Digbeth,
Birmingham, B9 4AA
Phone; 07956547880
Hours; Tues - Sat 10am-6pm


El Dorado Vintage
Last Updated by Jane on Jun 6

22 Augusta Street, The Jewellery Quarter,
Birmingham, B18 6JA
Phone; 0121 448 4406 / 07837 810763
Hours; Tues - Sat 11am-4pm, Other times available by Appointment
[EMAIL="enquiries@eldorado.uk.com"]enquiries@eldorado.uk.com[/EMAIL]


The Vintage Hen House
Beacon Farm, Barr Beacon, Beacon Road,
Aldridge, Walsall WS9 0QN
Phone; 0121 360 3680
Hours: Mon - Sat 9.30am-5.00pm, Sun 9.30am-1.00pm
[EMAIL="contact@thevintagehenhouse.com"]contact@thevintagehenhouse.com[/EMAIL]


Chalk and Linen
67-69 High Street, Coleshill
Birmingham, B46 1AY
Phone; 01675 238080 / 07921 843233
Jacki and Russ Ward
Rustic meets Industrial on a grand scale. Painted furniture and fabrics and a classy coffee shop.


http://www.anniesloan.co.uk/acatalog/Stockists.html#Birmingham

Kevie192

Morning all!

Quick question from me... I have some horrid mirror tiles in our kitchen and, whilst we have permission to remove and retile from the landlord, we're not ready to do that yet. So, what kind of paint should I use to cover mirror tiles?

And any good ideas rather than just painting it all a plain colour?

Kevin

chalkysoil

is this random tiles or a whole bank of them?

Kevie192

It's a whole load of them... They used them like normal tiles as a splash back behind the worktops. I have no idea why they thought that was a good idea :-/

emma_kate

How about covering them up with easipanel? It looks like tongue and groove, but is easier to use.
If you want to paint them, thoroughly clean them first and use a super primer like Zinsser or Blackfriars problem solving and then eggshell.
Good luck!

neenaww

Anyone used the Valspar all in one primer/paint?

steve_2012

Anyone have any experience with using Calcium Carbonate Powder for making chalk paint?