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Sculptures and artwork by a Chinese-Lithuanian artist in Hackney, which are beautifully displayed throughout his home, have been put on sale two years after his death.

Ron Hitchens was born in Poplar in 1926 and died peacefully in November 2019 at the age of 93. He was brought up in Pennyfields, the original Limehouse Chinatown to a Chinese father and a Lithuanian mother.

He spent his life working in a variety of fields, including as a tailor, a coal miner and a ceramicist but was well known for being a flamenco dancer and a sculptor. He had a passion for flamenco dancing, and even presented Ken Russells The Light Fantastic (1960), participating in and commenting on the dance sequences featured.

Hitchens was an exceptional artist, and even took the time to cover the walls in his home with stunning sculptures, and created art out of his furniture. He was known as the 'Naked Sculptor' as he 'disliked the heat of casting his pieces'. Now, his estate is selling off the contents of his house in Hackney, including his numerous pieces of art.

His art pieces have previously sold for between 100 to 400. Every part of his house is a piece of art, as doors and even his bed is made out of artwork tiles.

An account on Instagram has now sprung up dedicated to chronicling Hitchens' work, and a short documentary about his life is available to view on Vimeo.

MyLondon has put together a gallery of images inside the impressive art-filled home.

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If you want to learn how to build in Valheim like the worlds best Vikings, youve come to the right place. Building can be a tricky task for new players as Valheim leaves a lot for you to discover on your own fortunately weve done all the hard work for you. Constructing a solid base might seem like an impossible task at first, but the tools in Valheim are surprisingly robust, allowing you to build the home of your dreams, eventually.

Unlike a lot of survival games, Valheim has strict requirements when it comes to building structures that you must adhere to, including an overall structure strength and adequate ventilation. When you first land in the Viking afterlife, you need to craft a hammer from rogue branches you find lying around the Meadow biome. This allows you to build structures and more importantly, a Valheim workbench, which needs a roof before you can use it. This is just the beginning of why you need to build a base, as you gradually add items such as chests, beds, and eventually a blast furnace. Your base also protects you from the external elements such as a drop in temperature at night and severe weather conditions, as well as prowling enemies.

If youre just starting out in Valheim, or looking to brush up on your building skills, this guide covers some of Valheims building quirks, whether youre lacking the tools for the job, or youre trying to squeeze as many items as possible into your little Viking home. Heres everything you need to know about building in Valheim.

To live as the Vikings once did, each base must have a chimney to accommodate your indoor campfire. You can tell if your base is in desperate need of ventilation as the structure fills with smoke that cant escape through the roof, the thick grey clouds are a dead giveaway here. . Without any ventilation, you slowly take damage until you inevitably die.

The obvious solution to this is to remove a roof panel so the smoke has somewhere to go, however, this can easily let in rain which will extinguish your campfire. Instead, select a roof panel in the usual spot but rotate the panel to have it angled towards the sky. This stops any rain from entering the building while allowing the smoke to escape.

Wondering why strong gusts of wind are blowing out your campfire in the middle of the night? Its important to use the correct tiles when constructing a base. This might seem obvious, but Valheim gives you the option to use any building structure that fits when constructing a roof. While this may work visually, using floor tiles in place of roof tiles will cause you problems in the long run. Real roof tiles protect your base from windy weather, whereas floor tiles do not.Level the terrain

Valheims building mechanics can feel unintuitive, and thats mainly due to the structure strength mechanic. Its important to build a base on a flat surface this might sound easy, but the game doesnt make it clear when a surface is uneven. The hoe tool is perfect for levelling any uneven terrain, making it suitable for building a structure. You can craft a hoe at a workbench for five wood and two stone.

Though its technically possible to build on hilly terrain, this is not advised, as parts of your structure can become weak due to the lack of a solid foundation. If you built a symmetrical building but some of the panels appear to be structurally weaker on one side, double check your foundation is touching the ground. What usually happens is only half of the pieces are embedded into the ground, but this can easily be fixed by levelling the area off with the hoe.

Before building a permanent base, create a flat area using the hoe tool and immediately place floor tiles down as the foundation. Again, this might seem like an obvious tip but its extremely annoying to fix down the line. A small base might do the trick for the first few hours of the game, but as you begin to make progress youll soon find yourself trapped within the confines of your tiny home.

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As you progress through the game, youll need more space to store heavy inventory and keep portals nearby, all while maintaining a fortified area to protect against nearby threats. Having a dedicated zone for your base allows you to build within your means while giving you room to spread out once you feel comfortable.

Chests become vital in the mid to late game, giving you a way to stash your precious resources. When building a large base, you need plenty of wood and stone on hand at any given time this is where chests come in. Ideally you should have a room dedicated to chests in order to keep all of your materials in one place.

If you dont have the room to spare, or you want to make things tidier, you can stack chests using the 11 wood floor tile. Place this wood tile directly above a chest on the ground, creating a shelf that can hold more chests. Once the chest is on the shelf, you can destroy the shelf and the chests will continue to hover in mid-air. You can stack up to four chests in one column if youre looking to maximise your space. Check out YouTuber Schmidtdudes video embedded above to see how its done.

And thats all you need to know about building in Valheim. If you need some more tips, check out our guide on the Valheim workbench to find out how to use this complex crafting station. Theres a lot more to this survival game than simply building a base have a look at our guide on Valheim bosses to discover the games progression system.

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TikTok is a brilliant resource for home improvement hacks, and one TikTok user revealed how she created a unique pattern on her kitchen tiles with stencils and paints. The video posted by@homechroniclesgot more than 141,000 likes and other TikTokers flocked to the comment section to find out how they can achieve a similar look.Express.co.ukchatted to DIY and upcycling expert for ITVs This Morning, Georgina Burnett (also known as The Home Genie), to find out how to create a pattern on your tiles with stencils.

A home improvement blogger,@homechronicleson TikTok, has shown off her impressive DIY skills in a short video clip.

The video, which has racked up more than 2.2 million views, shows the blogger take her kitchen tiles from drab to fab with just a few licks of paint.

She starts by painting the marble-look tiles white with a paint roller brush and then paints over this with black paint.

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Once that dried, she placed down some Moroccan-esque mosaic stencils and painted over this with white paint.

The bloggers end result was stunning, but we couldnt help but wonder whether the final look would last long.

TikTok users expressed their concerns in the comments about the paint flaking off, soExpress.co.ukhas asked a DIY and upcycling expert for her views.

Georgina Burnett, aka the Home Genie, has revealed how to paint your tiles correctly.

Once totally dry, roller on tile paint primer that will be appropriate for the topcoat you will eventually use.

Georgina said: Start at the opposite end of the room, make sure theres plenty of ventilation and no little feet around!

You may need two coats for sufficient coverage, so stock up on enough paint to get the job done in one go.

The colours you choose are up to you, but if you want to copy the TikTok video you need white and black ceramic paint.

Let the primer dry and then roll black ceramic paint over the entire floor, following the instructions on the tin.

Dont miss a patch of the floor and make sure you paint over the grout.

Georgina said: You will probably need two coats so you will want to lightly sand and clean in between coats.

Once the black paint is totally dry, its time to put your stencil in place. Georgina said: Place your stencil on the tile furthest away from the entrance, you can either use masking tape to hold it in place at the corners or press down.

Then, roller white ceramic paint over the stencil and carefully lift before it totally dries, to avoid the paint from peeling away with the stencil.

Wipe the stencil of any paint and repeat on the next tile until all tiles have been decorated.

To ensure your handiwork stays in place and lasts as long as possible, Georgina recommends finishing with an appropriate sealant.

You will need to tread very carefully even after the paint is dry.

Georgina added: Follow the instructions on the paint tins, but Id be tempted to only replace furniture after a week or so, and avoid tap dancing for a few weeks!

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This year, a favorite Michael Jordan quote of mine, Dont aspire to be the best on the teamaspire to be the best for the team, fueled my journey of using simple, practical leadership and team-building tactics to connect our remote and on-site culture at Mercury Mosaics.

When I looked for the gaps, my goal was to understand what systems we needed in place so more people could shine. We place a lot of focus on building a place that creates careers. And last year, we had zero layoffs and actually created jobs. A team approach was driving my focus to sharing leadership responsibilities. Im always saying many hands make light work.

Forty percent of our team has been working remotely since March 2020.

Sixty percent of our team has been in-studio. Most of them had no access to technology, because our existing methodology was mostly analog.

This created a clear divide and disconnection.

2020 revealed that we had been spoiled by being under the same roof (while having cute dogs running around). I was forced to ask, How do I keep people feeling connected, empowered, and ensure access to our good vibes?

Microsoft Teams was an easy setup for us. Additionally, we got everyone a company email address. This made us feel together, and being able to have specific cohorts within Teams created ways for smaller units to collaborate remotely. We started an area for announcements, and soon it became a channel for our production team to share their studio life.

What became incredibly clear to me was how many people were needed to execute various initiatives. Every part of the company, during 2020, was overhauled, as in many other organizations, Im sure. To make it more of a game, we used Asana. This empowered us to turn our cannots into can dos, dreams into plans, and on top of it all, get er done.

So many projects we had hoped to work on suddenly presented themselves as opportunities. I realized that I needed to strengthen the foundation of Mercury Mosaics, and this was a key tool for doing so.

Im a chart aficionado. If you can make a flowchart or something visual, Im all in. Having a visual chart showing the key groups and when they have recurring meetings made a big difference.

When you dont see everyone, this chart is comforting because it provides awareness of what is going down in all areas.

Weekly bulletins: One of our Mercury Mosaics traditions was potlucks. These were tough to replace during COVID-19. Id honestly compare the weekly bulletins we now roll out to some of the good vibes of a potluck (minus the satisfaction of a great meal). Having a spot to connect and shareespecially the variety of visuals that roll out from week to weekis the sweetest community builder. Ive seen people really step up to highlight the positive accomplishments of fellow teammates. The synergy from this is another important layer in our internal community building.

Quarterly meetings: We needed to come up with a way to bring remote and on-site employees together, especially as we planned to open a second manufacturing location. So we kicked off quarterly meetings in June and have had three so far.

In them, we shared shout-outs among the core teams to highlight our values in action, and each division leader shared updates in their sector. I quickly saw that with the size we had grown to, it didnt feel right for me to be out there somewhere; rather, I needed to help coach the smaller teams. This allowed me to get more clarity for my vision for Mercury Mosaics.

With more intentional systems to connect my teams, I started to see magic. At our fourth quarterly meeting, I shared a personal interview between me and one of my mentors, and in 12 minutes my teams understood the why of Mercury Mosaics and provided a new layer of meaning to our collective journey of growth.

Strategic planning was the first major thing we did to kick off 2021. The new leadership cohort of eight got to work to incorporate all employees input to update our companys mission, vision, and values. We still have a few weeks to go before we finish the tactical side of the strategic planning. However, the power of simply having clarity around this element is going to help lead us into the future.

We can use these pieces to align, whether were all under one roof or expanded and scattered into new locations. These simple tools helped make a very real connection between remote and on-site employees possible. Tackling the dismantling of our life as we knew it in 2020 has allowed us to rebuild a better businessone that fosters our community to be much more cohesive. With this foundation in place, were truly able to focus on our mission of enhancing the world one handmade tile at a time.

Mercedes Austin is the founder ofMercury Mosaics.

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Ahead of the launch of Android 12 Developer Preview, which may be around the corner, heres a recap of all of the Android 12 leaks weve seen so far.

Normally, we learn the bigger picture features of the next version of Android when the first Developer Preview builds release, with smaller tweaks appearing in subsequent updates. This year, a significant amount of information about Android 12 has leaked out or appeared in public source code ahead of the Developer Preview, likely to begin sometime this month.

To help keep tabs on whats coming with the next release of Googles mobile operating system, weve collected all of the various Android 12 leaks into one hub, which well keep updated.

Every major release of Android, since Cupcake in 2009, has used a dessert name that starts with a subsequent letter of the alphabet. While this practice stopped publicly with Android 10 which would have been named Queens Cake Google has continued to use these dessert names internally. For example, Android 11 was Red Velvet Cake a fact that came up in a fun easter egg of Googles virtual Android statue for 2020.

As reported by XDA, Android 12s internal dessert name is Snow Cone. Do with that information as you will.

More interestingly, mockups have leaked out depicting what Android 12 should look like, and what we see is a fairly radical redesign. You may see images from this leak sprinkled throughout this post, but its important to note that we dont know for certain whether these depict what Android 12 will look like when we finally see it. These are not screenshots, but are instead simply artist renditions of a particular design that Google is considering.

One thing you may notice throughout the leaked Android 12 design mockups is that instead of the usual white or black colorways used on Pixel phones, we find a primary color best described as sand. This is due to an in-depth theming system that is set to debut with Android 12.

Android 12s theming system should offer you a few different primary colors to choose from, from which your theme will be built. Most interestingly, Android app developers will be able to retheme their app based on your chosen themes color, if they so choose.

Of course, theres far more going on in the Android 12 design mockups than just a theming system. Theres also a massive collection of smaller tweaks like notification cards with much rounder corners, new shapes and spacing for quick settings tiles and more.

According to XDA, these may come together to form a larger whole referred to internally as Material NEXT. From what we can piece together, its possible that this may point to a third generation of Googles Material Design following the 2014 original and the 2018 Material Theming revamp. Its also possible that this Material NEXT could simply refer to updates to the use of Material Design by Androids built-in apps and UI.

Another aspect that jumps out in the leaked mockups is that Android 12 may add special Conversations widgets for use on the home screen. Each of these widgets seems to represent something like a friend who you havent talked to in a while, or a missed call you should probably return. Details are a bit scarce for now, but it seems right in line with Googles efforts toward making a People-focused operating system.

For those with taller phones, Android 12 may be bringing a native One-handed mode that will shrink down your phones screen vertically, bringing everything well within reach of your thumbs. However, unlike most versions of one-handed mode that scale down both the height and the width, it seems Android 12s may only scale down the height.

Taking cues from iOS, Android 12 seems to be working on a variety of improvements to help you be more aware of your privacy. In the top-right corner, youll reportedly find a privacy indicator that can appear in orange or green, letting you know that an app is using or has used your camera or microphone recently.

Along with the privacy indicator, its been leaked that Android 12s Settings app will get a revamped Privacy page where you can outright disable your phones camera, microphone, and location sensors.

In 2019, Google confirmed that scrolling screenshots where your phone takes a screenshot, scrolls down, takes another, and stitches the two (or more) together would indeed be coming to Android as a native feature. So far, this hasnt happened with Android 10 or 11, but according to XDA, Google has been hard at work on scrolling screenshots, which may be ready to launch with this years release.

With Android 11, Google added the ability to resize your floating picture-in-picture window by grabbing onto the corner and dragging. For Android 12, according to XDA, picture-in-picture windows will be able to be pinched to resize with precision or double-tapped to quickly jump to maximum size.

Additionally, its been leaked that picture-in-picture windows may offer a way to stash the window most of the way off-screen so that you can see more of your currently active app. With a simple tap, your stashed window will pop back out.

Android 12 set to revamp split screen with App Pairs

Given the rise of foldables and dual-screen devices, Android 12 has been leaked to include a new form of split screen called App Pairs. In the App Pairs system, you should be able to treat two separate apps as one task in your recent apps view, allowing you to quickly switch from a pair of apps to another single app. Its unknown if Android 12s App Pairs will also offer quick shortcuts to a particular pair like Samsungs App Pairs.

Our team has created a mockup of what we believe the Android 12 App Pairs system may look like.

Between the variety of games offered through Google Play Games and the growing wealth of game-streaming services like Stadia and Xbox Game Pass, gaming on Android has never been bigger. To match that growth, Android 12 could be bringing a dedicated game mode option, according to XDA. More specifically, a GameManager has been discovered, which is listed as a service to manage game-related features. For now, Android 12s potential game mode is still something of a mystery.

As a minor tidbit, XDA has reported that Android 12 will gain a Reduce Brightness tile in quick settings. From whats been discovered, Reduce Brightness seems to be an accessibility feature aimed at those with visual impairments.

While flagship phones are ever scaling up in storage space, not everyone in the world has the luxury of an expensive phone with a high capacity. To help reduce the amount of storage used on your phone, its been reported that Android 12 could introduce a way for apps to be hibernated when they arent being actively used. Details are still a bit scarce on how this hibernation will work.

This particular tidbit is not a leak, but its still a welcome improvement to Android. Google shared last year that they were listening to feedback from Android app developers and would make it easier to use a third-party app store something that isnt the Play Store or Galaxy Store, such as the Epic Games Store on Android 12.

Google hasnt shared any specifics on how this would work, but its expected to be a good compromise between Androids open nature and Googles desire to keep people safe from malware.

In addition to the broader Android 12 features that should become available for owners of essentially any phone that gets the update, Google seems to have prepared a suite of exclusive features for their Pixel phones.

The biggest leaked improvement for Pixel phones is that Android 12 should bring the double-tap gesture that we previously saw in development with Android 11. Codenamed Columbus, the Android 12 double-tap gesture should let you do things like open the Google Assistant, play/pause music, open the notification shade, and more.

Pixel phones should also gain a new option for Auto-Rotate in Android 12, which uses the camera to check which way your face is turned. Essentially, if youre laying down on your side and holding your phone sideways, your face and phone should be facing the same way, and Android 12 will know that you want to be in portrait mode.

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WICHITA, Kan. (Press Release) Winter weather poses unique challenges to people faced with bitter cold, snow, ice and power outages.

The American Red Cross has steps you should take to stay safe if you are in the path of winter storms.

Cold weather is here to stay, especially during the overnight hours, said Brittney Rochell, regional communications director of the American Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma. Whether facing power outages, trying to keep your home warm or having to be outside in the coldest hours, you can follow these steps to keep your home and family safe.

POWER OUTAGE TIPS

Sudden power outages can be frustrating, troublesome and even dangerous. If a power outage is two hours of less, you need not be concerned about the loss of perishable foods. However, for prolonged outages, there are steps you can take to keep all members of your household safe and comfortable (More home power outage safety tipshere):

HEATYOUR HOME SAFELY

Its that time of year when many people resort to space heaters and other sources to keep their homes warm.To reduce the risk of heating related fires, the Red Cross recommends these steps (More home fire safety information availablehere):

STAY SAFE DURING WINTER WEATHER

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You can also download the Red Cross Emergency App for instant access to weather alerts. Expert medical guidance and a hospital locator are included in the First Aid App. Both apps are available to download for free in app stores or atredcross.org/apps.

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Remodeling on the Rise in 2021

The strength of the current housing marketcombined with continued working and schooling from home for manyis sparking an increase in home improvements and repairs. Whether youre planning to sell your home or adapting it to better suit your familys needs and tastes, the time is ripe for remodeling.

According to a recent report, the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA), released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, annual gains in spending for improvements and repairs to owner-occupied homes are expected to increase slightly this year, from 3.5 percent at the close of 2020 to 3.8 percent by year-end 2021.

The LIRA provides a short-term outlook of national home improvement and repair spending to owner-occupied homes. As Chris Herbert, managing director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies says, The remodeling market continues to benefit from a strong housing market. In addition to routine replacement and repair projects, homeowners are likely to pursue more and larger discretionary home improvements this year as the broader economy recovers.

The most popular improvements on the docket this year for homeowners include projects that make life more efficient and enjoyable, such as:

Updating the kitchen.While a full kitchen remodel may not be within your budget, you can still modernize your kitchen by replacing the floors or backsplash. Painting kitchen cabinets is an inexpensive way to give your kitchen a design refresh, or invest in a new appliance or two to instantly improve functionality and add value.

Adding a deck or patio.More attention is being given to outdoor living space than ever before. Extend your familys living area by installing decking or creating a spacious patio. Outfit your new outdoor space with comfortable patio furniture, a fire pit, water feature, kitchen set-up and more.

Creating an exercise space.Many have taken their exercise routines out of the gym and into the home, so carving out a functional, designated space to work out is a popular home-improvement trend this year. Whether its a corner of the basement or unused space in your garage, designing an area specifically for fitness is an on-point trend.

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Growth of Molding and Trim Market Size Report Till 2025

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Painting a room is one of the more common projects that DIYers tackle on their own, but having to tape, prime, paint, and repaint just for a new look can be tiring. One coat paint is up to 20 percent more viscous, which allows it to be much more effective at covering up old coats of paint so that you dont need to spend time on a primer or on second coats. Though, keep in mind that one coat is a product title developed by manufacturers and not an absolute promise.

Choose your ideal one coat paint carefully. Consider the color, texture, paint type, and any additional features that would make it easier to use, like water resistance or an anti-drip formula. The best one coat paint for the bathroom isnt necessarily the best choice for the bedroom, the living room, or the ceiling. The list of top one coat paint products below has been compiled to help you learn more about the options available.

Whether youre picking out a one coat paint product to redo the living room or to add a pop of color to the bathroom, there are several factors to consider, including the intended use, the level of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and the color and finish.

Paint is used inside and outside the home with a variety of formulas designed to protect and enhance that fall into either the oil-based category or the water-based category of paints.

The area where the one coat paint will be used is a great indicator of the appropriate paint product for the job. This is because certain areas around the home require water-resistant paint while other locations can get by with paint that offers some protection but is more for aesthetic appeal.

Painting a room isnt usually high on a list of dangerous projects, but without the proper ventilation and breathing protection, the fumes produced by paint can cause headaches, nausea, organ damage, and even loss of consciousness in extreme situations. These symptoms are typically caused by VOCs.

Low-VOC one coat paint contains about 0.4 ounces of these harmful chemicals per gallon of paint, and even products labeled as zero VOC can still contain 0.04 ounces per gallon. These user-friendly options arent as dangerous, though they may not yield the same results as a standard one coat paint, which is typically high in VOCs.

When deciding on a one coat paint product, the color is an obvious consideration that should be made depending on the desired aesthetic. The finish may require a bit more thought because it can be split into several categories, including flat, matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss.

Water-based paints will dry quickly, but they will have a more difficult time adequately covering the old paint, while oil-based paints have good coverage, but they can take up to eight hours to dry to the touch and over 24 hours to fully cure. Coverage and drying time will also vary among specific products, so its important to take the time to read the product information and the manufacturers recommendations for use before deciding on a one coat paint product.

While one coat paint is thick enough to provide ample coverage, the color of the surface to be painted and the selected color of the new paint can be a concern. For instance, trying to paint a bright red wall with white paint will likely require more than one coat. In this case, one coat paint speaks more to the thick viscosity of the paint than to the actual result.

The products below were chosen using several criteria, including the important factors mentioned above as well as the price and overall quality. Check out this list to discover some of the best one coat paint products to update the interior of your home.

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Because it has a low-VOC percentage that doesnt pose the same risk as a standard paint product, this one coat acrylic paint product is a great option for bedrooms, hallways, dens, and other areas around the home that are difficult to ventilate. The paint comes in an 8-ounce bottle, 1-quart can, 1-gallon can, or 5-gallon bucket with five finish options, including flat, matte, eggshell, semi-gloss, and high-gloss. The ultra pure-white color cannot cover in just one coat unless its being used on a white wall, but it can be mixed to make a wide range of colors with more thorough coverage.

One gallon of paint covers up to 400 square feet of wall, with some consideration to the surface porosity and the color difference, such as the difficulty in covering a dark or patterned wall with light-colored paint. The paint requires about 24 hours to properly cure, at which point it becomes more durable and resistant to mold and mildew, allowing it to be cleaned regularly with soap and water without ill effect.

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A quick paint job is one of the best ways to update the decor of a home without spending a lot of money. This inexpensive one coat paint product is great for high-traffic areas like trim, baseboards, kitchens, and bathrooms because it has a high level of durability that isnt susceptible to wrinkling, bunching, cracking, or peeling while being cleaned.

The latex interior paint and primer combination is also resistant to moisture, mold, and mildew, helping to protect porous materials, like drywall, from microbial growth and water damage. It comes in a 1-quart, 1-gallon, or 5-gallon can with 1 gallon of paint providing between 300 and 400 square feet of coverage. This paint also has a low-odor and zero-VOC formula, making it a good choice for rooms that are more difficult to properly ventilate.

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The premium KILZ TRIBUTE one coat paint and primer combination has superior coverage that makes it easy to cover up old, faded, and chipped paint with just one coat. The paint comes in a 1-quart or a 1-gallon can that can cover up to 400 square feet and has a 100 percent acrylic formula. This means that this one coat paint is water based and has a low number of VOCs, making it a great option for painting small bedrooms or basements where the ventilation may be poor.

This one coat paint comes in more than 20 colors and shades as well as four finishes, including flat, matte, eggshell, and semi-gloss. The paint has a quick dry time of just three hours but still requires about 24 hours to fully cure. Once cured, the paint is scrubbable and resistant to mildew, mold, and stains.

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Mold, mildew, and water damage can be a problem in kitchens and bathrooms, but this water-resistant, antimicrobial one coat paint wont fade, peel, or become a source of mold growth after being subjected to showers, baths, changing temperatures, and high humidity levels. The combination paint and primer has an advanced stain-resistant formula that can be cleaned and scrubbed without damage or staining.

While the acrylic one coat paint comes in an ultra-white color, it can be tinted to provide a number of color options. This paint product also features a range of finishes, including satin, flat, eggshell, and semi-gloss in 1-gallon, 1-quart, or 5-gallon sizes. Once the paint has fully cured in about 24 hours, it becomes durable enough for regular cleaning and medium to hard scrubbing.

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The ultra-white color palette of this one coat paint is a great choice for trim, baseboards, doors, and ceilings and is available in a range of sizes, including 1 gallon, 1 quart, or 5 gallons. The interior paint is also available in flat, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss finishes so that the best level of reflectivity can be selected without having to find a different product.

This combination paint and primer is made for durability and long-lasting protection. Once the paint has fully cured, its resistant to flame, mold, mildew, staining, and moisture. The latex paint is also strong enough to withstand hard scrubbing and wont fade, flake, wrinkle, or shift so that the walls, trim, or ceiling can be washed regularly and still retain the vibrant ultra-white color.

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Choose from four finishes, including flat, matte, eggshell, and semi-gloss, depending on whether the one coat paint will be used in the kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom, or anywhere else around the home. This interior paint comes in 1-gallon and 1-quart sizes so that the correct amount can be selected instead of a significant quantity of paint being left over.

The acrylic one coat paint has a low-odor and low-VOC formula that makes it easier and safer to paint small spaces, though proper ventilation should still be a primary concern before starting. The paint dries to the touch in about eight hours and fully cures in about 24 hours, at which point the paint can be washed, scrubbed, and cleaned without it chipping or fading.

If you still arent entirely certain about which paint to use, read below to find the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about one coat paint and how its used.

One coat paint can be applied over another type of paint, though to ensure that the old paint doesnt show through, its important that the one coat paint has a similar or darker color.

After all, even one coat paint will require more than one coat if you are trying to paint a black wall with white paint.

There are several ways to match new paint to an existing wall color:

You can paint without a primer using one coat paint when repainting a wall or ceiling. If the intended surface is a new wall or ceiling, it would be beneficial to use a drywall primer and one or two coats of paint for proper wall protection.

One coat paint can be applied with a roller or with a paintbrush just like standard paint. For full one coat coverage, be sure that the paint is going on thick instead of trying to squeeze every drop of paint out of a dry roller.

One coat paint lasts about 10 years. This is standard for interior paints, though some may last up to 15 years before the paint begins to chip or fade and the walls need to be repainted.

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Lonie Alma Mason sitting on her custom-designed dining room table with a lava stone top and solid oak base. The bookcase is also one of her custom designs.

Lonie Alma Mason begins, I was born in Switzerland, grew up in Paris, but also spent five years in Germany. I come from a family of art historians and grew up with art. Though it is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to her art education, it will do for now. Years later, fresh with a degree in interior architecture and design from the prestigious cole Camondo in Paris, Lonie began to carve out her own career in the art world with a three-year stint at a design agency before she launched her own firm, LA.M Studio in 2014.

It will come as no surprise that her current space is full of works of art, each and every one of them with a story. Visiting her gracious, light-filled apartment in the tony 8th arrondissement of Paris is a study in cool contemporary meets custom design and beautiful materials. At approximately 1,600 square feet, the space is large enough to accommodate her studio office as well as her family and visitors. We have this nice large terrace with a great view of Paris, she adds.

Lonie describes her apartment, originally and intentionally a blank slate, as an opportunity. This is a rented place and we really wanted a white box, a classic space. This one has nice floors and moldings. We didnt change anything and I really just built it up. We just came in and added lots of custom furniture, which is a specialty of the studio. Lonie adds that her fianc has influenced the design as well. We are both collectors and there is lots of vintage.

The main salon has a large custom sofa in tinted oak covered with a blue linen velvet. The ikat pillows are from Turkey and the room is anchored by a painting by French artist Robert Combas. The two table lamps are prototypes by Lonies grandmother, artist Odile Mir. The larger marble coffee table is a custom design and the smaller one is Italian vintage from the 1970s.

Lonies apartment is full of art, both received as gifts throughout the years and collected with intention and care. There are also design pieces by her grandmother, artist Odile Mir. Lonie enthusiastically adds, I have a project of editions I am doing with my grandmother. A few years ago, completely by chance, we discovered a series of designs she did ages ago. She had never told me about them before, and when we found all of these models, some lighting, we decided to do a book together and to launch reeditions. At the time, they were sold at a store called Prisunic, a precursor to IKEA.

Although her style has been described as very French, she begs to disagree, stating, Im not sure about that description. I am inspired by travel and lots of other things. I pay attention to colors and materials, plus vintage and contemporary art. I want to design a personality for each project.

The big lithograph on the right is by German artist Georg Baselitz, a portrait of his wife, Elke. Lonie designed the light blue velvet stool for a hotel project in Dinard, France. The floors are the original parquet.

Paint it out Lonie says the original kitchen was all wood and felt like a chalet. She decided to paint it light blue with green trim and is now, in her opinion, one of the prettiest kitchens ever! A super simple thing, but it changed everything.

Art everywhere There are no rules when it comes to hanging art. Lean it, or hang it solo or in clusters. Lonie likes to group things around a theme, like women, which she has done in the Main Salon.

The pink silk curtains are by an Indian sari maker. The pair of vintage lounge chairs are from the 1930s and were reedited by Andre Putman for Ecart International. The vintage dining chairs in the background are covered in khaki-colored leather found at the Parisian Flea Market at Saint-Ouen. On the wall are artworks by Abdelkader Benchamma, Man Ray, and the works around the theme of women. In the fireplace is a chrome magazine stand designed by Odile Mir, which will be rereleased this year.

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Crescent Moon Club Chairs, Ralph Pucci

Prints by Georg Baselitz, Lumas

The commode is custom designed. The vintage wall lights are from the Parisian Flea Market at Saint-Ouen and the photograph is by Raymond Depardon. Depardon came from a family of farmers. So does my fianc." Lonie shares. "This is one of his pieces and he said he wanted to wake up with this image of a cow every day. All of our art is super personal.

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