Today is a two-part tutorial: How I built the canvas and then how to create a canvas painting. It dawned on me that we could make a canvas and paint it so that’s what we did. Even the lowest quality canvases in the largest size cost upwards of $75 and the largest size I found still wasn’t going to be big enough. I’d painted a plywood abstract from scrap wood before but for the size I wanted, I thought that would be too heavy.Ĭanvas was a great option until I started pricing actual canvases. I had been playing around with the idea of a DIY canvas painting for a few weeks but was unsure how I’d tackle it. After living in this home for over a year, I kept looking at this wall and felt like it needed something more impactful above the sofa. I’ve done some oversized DIY Typography Art and then of course the beach print that was hanging in the spot on the wall prior to the swap was a photo snapped by yours truly. I made this DIY abstract piece on plywood a couple of years ago. Living in a rental, I can’t invest $500+ on beautiful large-scale art because we move so frequently I would be concerned that it wouldn’t have a proper place or it might get damaged in a move. This project is a very budget-friendly way to make high-end-looking custom art. Here’s a tutorial for creating your own DIY Canvas Painting beginning with a DIY Oversized Canvas made out of a $15 drop cloth.
Homemade paint splatter wall installation
We started putting together the canvas frame by attaching the four outer sides. We did not worry about accurately space the support pieces because none of this would be seen once the drop cloth went over it. Here were cuts: (2) 60 in boards and (4) 35 in boards. Matt cut the 1x2s to frame out the canvas. The final measurement for the oversized canvas we built was 36×60. The first step is to make a canvas is to figure out the size canvas you’d like to make. The canvas we created is super budget-friendly because it’s made from a drop cloth and 1x2s.
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Tips and Tricks for Painting Your Walls
Note: This DIY article is provided as a general guide only and is not intended to take the place of product-specific installation procedures; always follow applicable manufacturers’ instructions. Depending on your home’s age and condition, location within the home, and other potential factors, repairs and/or upgrades or other services may be necessary prior to the beginning and/or completion of your project that may involve the services of a home improvement professional. This article does not include advice pertaining to local building codes and/or any related inspections.
Sometimes all you need to transform a room is a fresh coat of paint. A new wall color can brighten a room, add a hint of personality and even inform the rest of your decor. Painting walls is a straightforward DIY project, but having a few extra painting tips and tricks under your belt will help make sure you get the picture-perfect results you want. Start painting like a pro with these handy interior painting tips:
1. Choose High-Quality Supplies
When it comes to any type of paint job, the saying, “you get what you pay for,” applies. Cheap and low-quality supplies and paint can be frustrating to work with and leave you with less-than-perfect results that don’t handle everyday wear and tear. Even cheap brushes and rollers can affect your wall paint, making it appear inconsistent and sloppy, even if your painting technique is good. You’ll also need a high-quality sealant for sealing baseboards, trim and around any window or door casings. For best-in-class 1 results, we recommend siliconized acrylic GE Max® Shield Painter’s sealant.
2. Cover Your Furniture and Use Canvas Drop Cloths
Is your furniture too heavy to move out of paint splatter range? If so, be sure to cover the furniture from top to bottom with plastic sheeting and tape the bottoms to fully enclose each item. Stay away from old bed sheets or other fabrics to cover furniture—fabric can absorb paint splatter, which can then seep through and onto the furniture.
When it comes to your floors, the same principle applies, but you don’t want to use plastic sheeting, which can be a bit slippery underfoot. Instead, use canvas drop cloths for your floors. A canvas drop cloth that’s just a few feet wide and runs the length of the wall is all you need for proper coverage.
3. Sand Down the Walls
For well-painted walls, it’s best to start with a smooth, even surface. Sanding down the walls helps to level out uneven spackle, flatten nail holes and create a universally flat surface. Use fine-grit sandpaper on a sanding pole and begin sanding from the baseboard to the ceiling.
Then, sand horizontally along the ceiling and the baseboard. Be careful to sand gently—too much pressure can cause damage to the surface.
4. Seal Gaps, Cracks and Holes
An important, but often overlooked, step of painting walls is sealing the gaps between the trim and the wall. If the room you’re painting has any trim—baseboards, window casings, door casings, crown moulding and/or chair rail—you’ll need to seal that trim with a high-perfoming caulk or sealant. Painter’s Pro caulk is an advanced grade siliconized acrylic latex caulk that is ideal for decorative paint projects and filling gaps and cracks. Used for both indoor and outdoor paint projects, this caulk offers strong adhesion and flexibility.
When painting a kitchen, bathroom, laundry room or other area that’s prone to moisture and humidity, opt for sealing with a 100% waterproof and mold-resistant acrylic sealant to prevent water from getting into the gaps between the trim and wall and potentially causing mold, mildew or rot. Siliconized Advanced Acrylic Kitchen & Bath sealant is a premium siliconized acrylic sealant that is ideal for tackling tough paint projects in these areas. This paintable sealant offers waterproof protection, mold-resistance 2 and exceptional flexibility to move with your home’s natural expansions and contractions.
5. Use a Tinted Primer
After sanding, sealing and allowing time for the caulk or sealant to cure, apply a coat of primer before painting. A tinted primer works best when painting over existing color and gives you a more vibrant finish with fewer coats.
Now that you have the knowledge to get the job done right, it’s time to paint your walls like a pro! If you have any other DIY home projects to check off your list, check out our Projects & How To’s page for more helpful tips and guides.
1 Based on comparison of publicly available manufacturers’ specifications, products meet or exceed the flexibility performance of any commercial siliconized acrylic sealants in their respective category and ASTM C-920 class (or lower).
2 Fully cured sealant is resistant to stain-causing mold and mildew. Regular cleaning of the sealant is required, however, as soap and other residue may cause secondary mold and mildew growth.
3 Based on ASTM C-920, TYPE-S, NS, CLASS 25 analysis, product can span gaps of up to 2″ wide and 1/2″ deep with over 600% stretch and 25% joint movement.
