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View	Create a Home Office and Craft Room All in One Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE This segment targets the craft/scrapbook segment of our audience and the office touch will allow us to maintain interest from our female professionals. This segment highlights more of the decorative aspect of painting, demonstrating that you can do complex design elements easily like stripes with bold contrasting colors and even repainting the furniture. Bulldog hardware will be used to hang the shelving; the peg board will be used in the craft corner and Rubbermaid storage throughout. more
View	Prep For Painting Guest: SHUR-LINE We know you’re ready to tackle that painting project - but don’t skip the most important step - preparation. All surfaces should be cleaned and repaired to help the paint adhere properly. Ask your retail professional whether you should sand and prime first. That extra effort will pay dividends – when everyone thinks you hired a pro! more
View	Bathroom Makeover Made Easy Guest: SHUR-LINE The Bathroom is one of the first rooms homeowners look to for easy, DIY, home improvements, and in this segment we will demonstrate how much time SHUR-LINE products can save you in a smaller room with a lot of tile, accessories, edging, and taping work required. We will also highlight the Bulldog picture hanging hardware in this piece; speaking to the plastic components that wont rust or mildew in this heavily trafficked, moist environment and how the rubber picture prevents rubbing marks on the moist wall. more
View	On Your Next DIY Project, Paint by the Numbers with SHUR-LINE Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE This segment is very product focused and will highlight seven SHUR-LINE applicators and 2 pieces of Bulldog hardware. The makeover/before-after was shot in a large living room setting, and we feature tools and applicators being used by women. We will walk you through a virtual improvement step by step. more
View	Hardware Kit Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE The Best Laid Plans Work Best When You’re Talking Picture Hanging Hardware. Keep A Small Kit Handy With Various Sizes Of Nails And Hooks. And Throw In A Small Level, Hammer, Pencil And Measuring Tape So You’re Ready For Action Whenever You Find That Perfect Piece. You’ll Never Be Left Hanging Again! more
View	Hanging Art Work Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE Think You Can’t Change The Size Of A Room? Well, You Can With The Right Artwork! To Make A Room Feel More Spacious, Fill Smaller Walls With Large Art Pieces And Fill Large Walls With A Collection Of Images And Paintings. Unite Various Styles With Color Or Subject Hanging Large Items Towards The Center. Lay Out The Frames On The Floor To Design The Display, Before Making Holes In Your Wall. Wow, Your Whole Family Has Just Been Framed – And You’re Loving It! more
View	Hanging Art Work Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE Don’t Leave Your Artwork Hanging! Look For Clever Ways To Display Your Favorite Photos And Art Pieces. Lean Family Snapshots Along A Shallow Picture Ledge, Or Hang A Flea Market Frame On The Wall With Your Favorite Postcard Floating In The Middle. Use Ribbon, Wire, Or Decorative Pins To Show Off Your Prized Posessions. Symmetric Displays Appear More Organized And Formal While Free Flow Arrangements Feel Casual And Fun. more
View	Hanging Art Work Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE When It Comes To Hanging Artwork, Placement Is As Subjective As The Artwork Itself! In General, Women Hang Art To Low For Men And Men Too High For Women. So Make A Compromise, Hold Your Artwork Where You’d Naturally Place It, Then Nudge It A Bit To Accommodate The Opposite Sex – So Everyone Can Enjoy The View! more
View	Fresh Paint Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE When It Comes To Paint Does Freshness Really Matter? Like Most Foods, Paint Expires When Left Out Over Time. So Only Pour What You Need And Replace The Lid Or Cover The Can With A Damp Cloth Between Refills. And Use A Proper Paint Key To Open Paint Cans. They’re Inexpensive And Perfectly Fit The Edge Of The Lid To Ensure A Tight Fit When It’s Time To Close Up Again. more
View	Low V.O.C. Paint Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE Remember When We Used To Love That “New Paint” Smell? Now We Know That These Odors Are Unhealthy For People And The Environment. But Luckily Most Paint Companies Today Offer Low And No V.O.C. Options That Reduce The Harmful Chemicals Commonly Used In Paint. So Choose The Best Quality Low Or No Voc Paints You Can Afford -And Enjoy A Healthier Happier Home. more
View	Cleaning Painted Walls Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE Regardless Of Where You Live, You Can Get Ugly Mold And Mildew Splotches. To Remove Them, Dab With Diluted Household Bleach; Or Mix One Cup Household Cleaner And Two Cups Hydrogen Peroxide In A Gallon Of Warm Water. Rinse With A Vinegar And Water Mixture. When Dry, Lightly Sand And Seal With Oil-Based Sealer. This Easy Method Of Banishing Mold And Mildew May Really Grow On You! more
View	Cleaning Painted Walls Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE If You’ve Got Kids, You’ve Seen Your Share Of Crayon Marks. To Remove Them, Place An Old T-Shirt Over The Mark, Then Iron On Medium Heat. Or - Heat The Mark With A Hair Dryer And Blot. Seal With Two Coats Of Sealer, Sanding Lightly Between Coats. For Ink Scribbles, Dab The Spot With Nail Polish Remover. Rub With A De-Glosser, Then Sand And Seal. Let’s Hope From Now On, Your Little Artists Express Themselves On A Different Canvas! more
View	Color Choices Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE Don’t Leave Your Color Choices To Chance. Choose Success! Pick Colors That Go With Your Pillows, Artwork, Collections, Etc. Brush Out 2 To 4 Potential Colors In Small Patches On Each Wall Of The Room And Observe Them Throughout The Day, As The Light Changes. Many Paint Companies Offer Sample Jars Of Their Color Collections, Saving You Time And Money. more
View	High Traffic Areas Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE Stop - And Think - About High Traffic Areas In Your Home. Using Medium To Dark Earthy Colors To Hide Dirt. And Keep This In Mind; Flat Paint Is Difficult To Clean But Easy To Touch Up While Matte And Eggshell Paints Are Easier To Clean, But Touch Ups Can Be Unsightly. Your Paint Retailer Can Help You Make The Best Choice For Your Family. more
View	Measuring For Paint Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE Measure Twice, Mix Once! To Determine How Much Paint You’ll Need For Your Walls - Multiply The Height Of Your Ceiling By The Length Of Each Wall. Add These Together And Subtract The Measurements For Doors And Windows. To Find Your Ceiling’s Square Footage, Multiply The Width Of The Room By The Length. For Trim – Add Up The Measurements Of Every Specific Length. Your Pocketbook And Gas Tank Will Be So Glad You Did! more
View	Color Choices Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE White Is White, Right? Actually – White Comes In An Endless Array Of Tints And Shades. Compare Paint Chips To Your Fabrics And Flooring To Determine If A Warmer Or Cooler Toned White Is Best For Your Space. And To Truly Choose The Right Hue, Look At Paint Samples It In Several Areas Of Your Room Through Out The Day. You’ll Be Surprised How Much Light Can Effect Even The Brightest Whites. more
View	Color Choices Guest: Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE Can Color Really Change The Way You Feel? Yes! Warm Colors Like Orange, Yellow, And Red Are Active, Intimate, And Encouraging While Cooler Hues Such As Blue And Violet Feel Soothing And Peaceful. Healing Green Is Refreshing And Cheerful, Or Safe And Reassuring Depending On The Shade You Choose. So Make Your Day With Your Personal Color Choice! more
View	Painting Trim Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE Does Your Trim Have You Feeling Framed? Regardless Of The Color You Choose For The Walls, Architectural Details Can Make Or Break The Look Of Your Space. Nothing Says Clean And Classic Like Crisp White Trim - But For A More Artful Approach, Try Framing The Room With Bold Black Or Metallic Gold Crown Molding. For A Smoother Look, Paint The Trim With A Satin Or Semigloss Finish In The Same Color As The Walls. Staying In The Box Never Looked So Good! more
View	Cleaning Dingey Walls Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE Nothing cleans up dingey walls like new paint. So whether you’re applying a fresh coat of the same color or aiming for an entirely new look, start by wiping walls and trim to remove dust and cobwebs. Use mild cleaning agents to remove grime and always prime filled nail holes with a small roller before painting. With a little extra effort, but you’ll feel good as new! more
View	Painted Panel Doors Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE Don’t knock painted panel doors ‘til you try it! 1. First remove the hardware and hinges or cover them with painter’s tape. 2. Next paint the interior panels, in long vertical strokes. Working from top to bottom and inside to out. 3. Finish with the trim, painting the rails first, then the stiles. 4. After the paint’s dry, sand and wipe the surface, and repeat. Now you’re in the swing of things! more
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Create a Home Office and Craft Room All in One

Prep For Painting

Bathroom Makeover Made Easy

On Your Next DIY Project, Paint by the Numbers with SHUR-LINE

Hardware Kit

Hanging Art Work

Hanging Art Work

Hanging Art Work

Fresh Paint

Low V.O.C. Paint

Cleaning Painted Walls

Cleaning Painted Walls

Color Choices

High Traffic Areas

Measuring For Paint

Color Choices

Color Choices

Painting Trim

Cleaning Dingey Walls

Painted Panel Doors