zoear 0 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hi Everyone, I am new here and also new to building a dollhouse. I had no idea it would be this overwhelming. I read a lot of posts and learned alot. The one question for now that i need to understand is what kind of paint to use on the house. Is it ok to use Acrylic paint that you get in craft stores in 2oz bottles? Any suggestions would be very helpful. We will be building The Lily. Thankyou Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peggi 80 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hi Zoe, the Lily was my first build, but it was for me. LOL Some people do use the acrylic paints, I've used regular house paint--semi gloss. Also, use wood or tacky glue instead of hot glue for a better hold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
New Day 129 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Welcome Zoe. The Lily is a great house! What a lucky granddaughter! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa R. 8 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I have used a variety of paints and I really like the acrylic craft store paints. I have used good quality home paints with a water based primer and artists acrylic paints but I like the craft paints best - the Americana paints by DecoArt amongst others. (I know that many will disagree). Lisa R. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MichelleG 2 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I'm also on my first dh and haven't painted the exterior yet. I've been convinced that regular house paint.. latex satin finish.. can have it mixed to any color you want. I have used craft paint on wood projects and that seems like it would be ok for the dh's too... But seein' how my family owns a hardware store w/ a paint dept., I'll have my paint custom mixed.,,, with my discount of course!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
havanaholly 10,937 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Welcome to our "little" family, Zoe. You can use whatever kind of paint works best for you. I would prime, first, because wood sucks up the moisture and you'll wind up using many coats of paint! I like the little sample interior paints like Benjamin Moore and Ace Hardware put out. When I use acrylic paints (to paint my dolls, etc) I use the basic colors straight from the tube & mix my own colors, and with a lot of pastels I'll mix the tube colors with the white interior latex I use as a primer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
misshappygolucky 6 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Great choice! The Lily is going to be my first house too! Good Luck!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Minis On The Edge 1,041 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Welcome to the neighborhood! I have used house paints and Acrylic paints. I have even used spray paint for all of the trim I can not wait to s e your Lily and this place is the best place to get answers on that house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cricket 7 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hello Zoe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zoear 0 Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Thank you everyone for replying. It was a big help!! Now we just have to pick out what colors we want!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shy Spirit 69 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hi Zoe, and welcome! I prime with a flat white latex house paint, and then I use the craft paints. I often mix the colours, and use white latex in the mix if I want a particular pastel that I don't already have. A quick tip - if you're mixing your own colour and will need to cover a large area - make plenty, and keep it in a margarine tub so that you won't run out of the paint. It's not so easy to mix the exact same shade again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfie 48 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hello and welcome Zoe! I think the craft store paint in the 2 oz bottles are wonderful for mini houses and in fact, mini anything! Wolfie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJEP 5 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hi and !! I use craft acrylics on my houses all the time. I have tried house paints and like the acrylics better. It really is a personal choice. Enjoy!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mamie 1 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hi and Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Monica_the_haunted 254 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hi and to the group! I just finished a Lily, and there seems to be a big handfull of other building that house in here now! It's a stunning house when it's done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalygirl 3 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hello and welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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