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Modern Colonial Project

Interior Decorating Tour (HA1318)

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Bob catches up on the work inside the house. First, Vila and Gary Prevedini from Andersen talk about the features of the windows in the great room, and painter John Fish gives Bob a little "primer" on proper painting techniques . Interior designer Leslie Curtis is on site to tour the house and explain the different color ideas she has for each room. (Use BobVila.com's Paint Designer for more help on choosing interior paint colors.) Finally, Bob tours the Lyman Estate, a historic home featuring beautiful Colonial-era antique furniture reproductions.

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	Working With Pre-Finished Windows Gary Prevedini from Andersen windows is on site talking about the pre-finished windows in the great room. The window's finish is applied electrostatically, a process that allows it to seal ... Watch video and view full description
	Interior Painting Preparation Painter John Fish is beginning work on the home's interior. Fish begins by filling all the nail holes in the trim with an oil-based putty. Next, he lightly sands around ... Watch video and view full description
	Choosing Interior Paint Colors Interior designer Leslie Curtis joins Bob to discuss her paint plan for the interior of house. In the great room, she's chosen Seedling Tint from the Bob Vila Signature collection ... Watch video and view full description
	Lyman Estate Tour Interior Designer Leslie Curtis takes Bob on a tour of the Lyman Estate in Waltham, Mass. Curtis has chosen many items for the house from The Society for the Preservation ... Watch video and view full description
	Decorating the Master Bedroom Bob and designer Leslie Curtis take a quick tour through the master bedroom. Here Curtis has chosen Autumn Wheat from the Bob Vila Signature collection paint line. Bob and Curtis ... Watch video and view full description