Frosted glass with tree design

I am busy preparing for the workshops for Grand Designs Live at the Coca Cola Dome from 25 to 27 May (see below for dates). One of the workshops will be to look at different ways to make picture frames and I wanted a nice framed project to show everyone.

Rust-Oleum product range

If you haven't yet tried Rust-Oleum spray products, be prepared to be amazed! These are not your average spray paints where you need to apply coat, after coat, after coat of paint for a decent result - one or two light coats are more than enough to cover.

Dishwasher gets a Rust-Oleum makeover

Here's a reader project that shows you how easy it is to use Rust-Oleum spray paint to give appliances a makeover.

Upcycle dated decor accessories

We're putting more importance on recycling, upcycling, reusing and repurpose household items and accessories rather than throwing out and buying new.

Glow in the dark jars

They may not be bright enough to light up a room, but these glow-in-the-dark glass jars will certainly create an unusual feature. Try them as a centrepiece for an evening meal with friends - they are sure to get conversation flowing!

Furniture makeover with chalkboard paint

Chalkboard paint shed its dusty classroom reputation ages ago, suddenly making an appearance on walls in all the best homes as people discovered various ways to use Rust-Oleum Chalkboard Paint in different ways.

How to make a sophisticated chalkboard

Transform a chalkboard into a sophisticated gilt frame for mounting in a dining room. Write a thoughtful greeting for holiday guests, or use it to announce the dinner menu or evening's festivities.

Lamp makeover

A can of Rust-Oleum spray primer and Rust-Oleum 2X satin aqua and a little bit of raffia are all that you need to transform ho-hum table lamps.

Easy way to etch glassware

Frosted glass spray is an easy way to apply frosted or faux etch effects to glass - all types of glass. Use on drinking glasses, candle holders, kitchen cabinet doors, sliding patio doors and more...

New look for a tired bookcase

A couple of cans of Rust-Oleum 2X - canyon black, and some Fired Earth wallpaper and this bookcase goes from drab to fantastic.

Laundry chalkboard

Add a framed chalkboard to your laundry and chalk up your shopping list. A rather cheap, plastic picture frame is transformed into a practical chalkboard.

Make a table lamp from a wine bottle

Wine bottles make lovely table lamps and won't cost you an arm and a leg. All you need is a decorative shade and a few accessories to finish it off.

Revamp furniture

Transforming four cheap chairs into a kaleidoscope of colour is easy with a few cans of Rust-Oleum 2X Painters Touch spray paint.

Chalkboard toy caddy

Parents will appreciate the ingeniousness of this double-duty storage unit and chalkboard. Besides stashing toys, the unit lets kids' imaginations run wild in a litter-free, paperless way. Chalkboard paint makes it a snap to turn any surface into a doodling board.

Wicker table revamp

Colette Molenaar, our DIY Diva in Port Elizabeth, recently revamped an old wicker table. The result is stunning - and all it cost was a couple of cans of Rust-Oleum 2X Painters Touch.

Distressed ivory makeover

We recently moved into a new house – this little table was left in an out building by the previous owners. What a perfect candidate for a bit of Rust-Oleum Distressed Ivory.

New look for tin trunk

Colette Molenaar shows us how she gave an old tin trunk a makeover with Rust-Oleum Classic Leather kit.

Metallic flower pots

When most people think of indoor plants they think ferns and ficus, but potting up painted flower pots with different varieties of grass has become a very popular trend.

Give my braai a makeover

The average South African braai has to be ready for anything - at any time! Because we love a good braai, in winter or summer. Grab a can of Rust-Oleum High Heat spray and give your braai a makeover.

Transform dated garden furniture

Patio furniture looking dull and dated? Think twice before you toss them out... It's easy to transform them and make them look better than new. All you need is a little imagination and a few cans of Rust-Oleum 2X spray paint.

Use Rust-Oleum spray paint in so many ways

Discover how easy it is to upcycle dated items with a can or two of Rust-Oleum spray !

Chalk board ideas

Use Rust-Oleum Chalk Board paint in more than one way to add practical decor elements to your home.

Faux antique frame

Make an antique frame that looks stunning around a mirror or picture and won’t cost a fortune. We use polystyrene crown moulding strips for a mirror frame that has plenty of detail and a light enough to mount anywhere.

Get crafty with chalk board paint

Add something different to your table with the chalk board projects.

Sand effects

Use Rust-Oleum sand stone spray to dress up a boring cabinet with a beach theme.

Spray paint a tablecloth

A stencil and Rust-Oleum spray paint are all you need to create your own decorative tablecloths.

Rust-Oleum spray for vinyl

To find out just how good rust-oleum spray for vinyl really is - I sprayed my boots.

Two years on and they still look good !

Transform dated wood or aluminium blinds

The most dramatic change I've ever made with spray paint is when I decided to spray paint our blinds in our living room. 

Metallic sunburst mirror

Using a few everyday kitchen accessories, Rust-Oleum metallic spray and a round mirror you can easily create a stunning sunburst mirror for your bedroom or bathroom.

Rust-Oleum metallic sprays

For centuries decorative painters have guilded artworks with flakes of gold, silver, and other precious metals. Today, you can achieve similar effect with Rust-Oleum metallic sprays - available at your local Builders Warehouse.

Rust-Oleum Vintage Leather kit

We used three different Rust-Oleum paint technique kits to give decor accessories a completely new look. In this project we use Rust-Oleum Classic Leather Kit on an old steel trunk.

Rust-Oleum Antique Copper kit

The kit comes complete with everything you need for the project other than a dropcloth, a damp cloth and something to paint!

Rust-Oleum Crackle Creations

An old plastic clock gets a new look with Rust-Oleum Crackle Creations.

Spray paint on cushions

You can easily make your own cushions in colours and designs to suit your decor. All you need for this project is cotton fabric, cushion inner, paper, self-adhesive spray and Rust-Oleum Painters Touch.

Makeover with Rust-Oleum

Makeover an old tablelamp with paint and a funky design to match your decor.

How to paint over melamine

Transform plain melamine or pine furniture with Rust-Oleum Paint Pens. Quick, easy and affordable.

Chalk board paint

Chalkboard paint is most commonly available in green and black, but you can even get it in blue, pink, purple, and other colours. In kids’ bedrooms, a chalkboard wall can provide hours of entertainment.

Restore wrought iron

Minor rust repairs, spot priming and coats of paint can disguise small defects, but corrosion under layers of paint can require serious repair with an angle grinder.