Over the course of the last six and a half (!!) years, I’ve completed my fair share of DIY projects. Though my DIY background originated from little more than glue gun burns, I’ve learned over the years that using the proper products and tools make all the difference.
Today, I thought I would share with you three of my older projects and talk a little bit about how they have held up over the abuse that we dish out on them. These particular projects were all coated with my favorite brand of interior paint, Glidden, so I’ll be able to discuss how the paint has held up over the years.
Stripped Wall in Playroom
In 2012, I transformed our playroom from a boring beige space into a colorful area with vintage appeal. One of my favorite parts of the redecorating was the turquoise and white horizontal stripe that I painted on two of the walls.
A lot of homeowners are nervous to paint their walls bright white for fear of scuffs, handprints, and general paint damage from every day use. However, I’m happy to point out that this is not the case for the this particular formula of paint (Glidden Premium Interior – flat sheen ). Even though our walls do get dirty, they are easy to clean.
For example, here is a spot where the kids had a woven basket of play food. Over a few months, it rubbed against the wall and left some transfer marks. Sorry for the dark image, but it was the only way that I could show the marks (that are totally visible with the naked eye – go figure!).
To clean, I simply needed to use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away the marks.
Within minutes, it was good as new.
I use the flat Glidden Premium Interior paint on all of the walls in my home, and we are thrilled with the way it wears. We have a lot of active kids in and out of our house, and the only thing that’s ever messed up our paint is wayward paint splatters from other projects – and that’s an easy fix with a little jar of touch up paint!
Verdict: I love Glidden Premium Interior paint on my walls. Find it at Home Depot.
Emma’s Mid-Mod Styled Dresser
In 2013, Tom built a gorgeous dresser for Emma’s bedroom. I stained the drawers a dark brown, and I painted the box of the dresser with Glidden’s Trim and Door Paint.
I love the high gloss sheen and bright white color of this paint (it is also available in other pre-mixed colors). It’s an oil-based paint which I don’t generally use, but the idea of it making a hard finish on a piece of furniture in a child’s room was really alluring.
The paint has definitely held up in Emma’s room – and she puts it through lots of abuse. I’ve found spilled water, stickers, tape and glue on it, and there are no marks to be found from those items. The only problem we’ve had is when one of her horses fell off of the shelf above it. The horse hit the edge of the dresser so hard that it dented the dresser down to the wood. Of course, the paint chipped on that edge, and I don’t feel like it should have resisted that ding since the wood underneath is even chipped. That horse fell hard (and broke into a zillion pieces). I need to fill, sand and repaint that area on the dresser, but I just haven’t gotten around to it.
Verdict: The Glidden Trim and Door Paint is holding up beautifully. Just don’t drop a ceramic horse on it from 6 feet above.
Window Screen Covered Record Cabinet
In 2012, I added some window screen detail to a vintage record cabinet and painted it bright green. After a TERRIBLE finish from spray paint (the last time I ever spray painted furniture!), I sanded it down and used Glidden Premium Interior paint in a satin finish (color: Garden Party) and put a black glaze on top of it. We use this piece to hold our cable box, DVD player, Wii, etc.
This piece has had to put up with a lot of stress from the kids. They slam the doors closed about 10 times a day, when they are in and out of it getting whatever Skylanders or DVDs they want. Even after all of that, the majority of the piece still looks perfect. The biggest problem is the edges of the doors, but you can’t see the damage when the doors are closed.
In all honesty, latex paint isn’t really a great choice for a piece of furniture that gets a lot of use. An oil-based paint is a little more work due to the way you have to clean your brushes and tools, but it forms a harder finish than latex. The fact that the latex paint on this piece has, for the most part, held up so well says a lot to me about the brand.
Verdict: I no longer use this type of paint on furniture pieces, but the Glidden Premium Interior latex has withstood a lot of abuse.
So there you have it! Have you used Glidden on some of your own projects? Enter to win a $100 gift card to The Home Depot through the Rafflecopter box below. Entries are open to US Residents, 18 and older.
As a MyColortopia Team member, this post is sponsored by Glidden. All reviews and opinions are my own.
Ellen Casper says
I would repaint my master bedroom.
Brittany C says
I would buy wallpaper to cover my dining room wall.
Tracy J says
I’d mimic your striped room in my game room!
Jen w says
We recently moved and I want to paint All. The. Things. My front door, trim, walls, the banister on the stairs!!!
Jenelle says
Well, we need to put medicine cabinets in the kids’ bathroom since they need more storage as they get older. But we would probably do something way more fun with it instead!
Danielle says
We just finished painting all our interiors — walls and trim — and used mostly Glidden paints. Now we need to tackle our exterior trim…which means more trips to Home Depot!
Susan says
i would put it towards a hot water heater!
Cathleen says
Our house has pre-existing matte paint EVERYWHERE, including the kitchen. (BAD!) For various reasons, including blood splatter from my dog shaking her head with a cut on her ear, basically the entire house interior needs repainting. I think I’d start in the main hallway, which is the biggest eyesore.
Janice says
I would buy some power tools!
carol clark says
im doing my bathroom and right now my tub is not installed first night today is the second day i think i would use it to help with the project in some sort of way
Heather Anne says
I love your Glidden review – I’ve had similar experiences – that paint really stands the test of time! A $100 Home Depot card would buy me the materials I need to build a headboard for our bedroom and give it a fresh coat of paint which is dearly needs!
HS says
I will get our garage door painted.
SaraC says
I would repaint and give a mini-makeover to my daughters room. They’ve been very patient at the lack of funds and they deserve it!
anjol35 says
I would paint the armoire in the living room and my bedroom furniture
Rosie says
I need to paint my kitchen cabinets and all! I love getting my paint at Home Depot, they are very helpful, and I always have lots of questions!
Anne Haun says
I would paint all my walls – they are crying for some attention.
Meghan says
We’re buying a home that could really use some new paint!
Jill Nelson says
I would like to paint my living room. We’ve touched up the paint so many times the walls look terrible!
Tabathia B says
I would actually work on my backroom and repaint it and do the window sills and work on the heater
Angela says
i would take down the wallpaper in our 1/2 bath, paint, and create some open storage shelves.
Kim G says
I need to seriously repaint all of our floorboards in our house. They are looking quite weathered and need a good painting.
Britt says
I’d love to get my garden started again
Susan Christy says
I would use it toward a new front door!
Marie says
I would use this to revamp my backyard.
Ali Celestino says
We recently just purchased our home and are in the process of remodeling and updating. I would use it and buy paint for the bathroom.
Rhonda G says
I would repaint my half bath. I’ve been wanting to redo it. So needing some color in my life! 🙂
Ally says
I have lots of painting projects, I think painting the front door will be next!
Ann says
I would use it to work on the nursery
Heather C says
My bedroom for sure! It desperately needs to be painted.
Betty B. says
I would build floating shelves!
Samantha says
Love the color in the rooms, so bright and cheery! Thanks for the tips on painting furniture, I painted my bedroom walls in Glidden and it turned out beautiful. Thank you for the tips on painting furniture with oil based, I would love to paint a console table I have because it’s had a few dints here and there and needs some sprucing up…..I’ll try the oil based paint now.
Cindy Brooks says
I just bought an old dresser that I want to paint!
Lisa Brown says
I would just buy some paint to paint my half bathroom; dark and uninviting because of the orange paint (not painted by me, the previous owner).
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ryan says
i am in the middle of planning a master bathroom renovation, so this $100 would come in very handy!
julie says
i would use it to paint the kitchen
Cindy A. says
I would use it towards our new front door purchase. We were just at Home Depot this afternoon trying to choose a favorite.
Stephanie Coldwell says
We have an unfinished coffee table that is just waiting for us. I would use the gift card to finish it!
kristin says
i would use it to update my master bedroom!
Donna says
I would use it to paint the shed
Tina says
If I had the gift card, I’d use it to get some shelves for our garage and get it organized!!! This summer and all the projects we did made it into a major dumping ground, and I want to be able to park in it before winter comes again! 🙂
Realia M says
i would put the money right towards paint for our new house! and all the supplies we’ll need to paint too
Prasert says
the kitchen definitely needs a new paint job
shaunie says
I would love to repaint and reorganized the bedroom.
Joan Kubes says
I would use this towards finishing our spare bedroom.
Em Mahr says
I’d buy some paint for the dining room or some stain for our fence.
Vunda V says
i would love to repaint our master bathroom!
Jeanna says
I would get some paint and redo my bathroom/bedroom! I want to do tan walls with brown leopard spots all in paint!
Linda says
my kitchen needs a lot of help
Kelly D says
I would buy shelving for our garage.
Jennifer says
We just discovered some ceiling lights were malfuntioning in our house and were posing a fire risk so I would use the gift card towards buying some pretty new ones!
Lauren Sural says
Great post! I feel like we are always at Home Depot as first time homeowners. We can’t wait to paint our spare bedroom for family to come stay with us!
jes says
It’s always great to see if projects have any longevity! I would get more paint, of course!
Karen Greer says
Oh, where to begin! We are completely remodeling our home! I’d probably spend it on paint for our bedroom and dining room cupboards.
Julie says
My bathroom needs the makeover
cassie says
I’d love to get paint to repaint our family room
Heather H says
I would finish my kitchen project by painting the walls and start on the living room!
Amanda Whitley says
i would paint my kids room.. its white and boring..i want color.
Jet says
I’d get some closet shelves