Today’s grouping is not so random. I painted our main bath this week and came up with these:
I want to skip this! – Prep work is boring. There is no instant gratification. It takes twice the time with no visual reward. Skipping this step punishes you severely in the end. I know.
OMG! That’s not the right color! — The beloved husband is used to hearing this. How can you tell if it’s the right color after you’ve done a stroke or two? The old wall color is peeping through and you have that blue (or green) painter’s tape contrasting with everything. The color was darker than I expected. I didn’t factor in a windowless room. Makes a big difference but not enough to repaint. If I can’t get used to it I will sponge a lighter color on top for a mottled effect.
Step away from the caulk gun – Caulking takes a skill set I left behind at my last home along with my favorite tree (which was promptly cut down by the new owners). It’s like the blob. It creeps everywhere. As soon as you turn your back it starts oozing out of the tube at high-speed (yes, even if you pulled the plunger thingie). I had less than 15’ to caulk in a straight run so how did it end up on my elbow, knees and everywhere but in the crevice?
Aw crap! – Everything is put away when you see a missed spot. In this case a periwinkle blue was peeking out of a camel wall. Yes I had to go to the basement, get the can of paint and fix it. Although I didn’t see it for 24 hours, once I saw it I couldn’t take my eyes off of it.
I was lucky – None of my current cats were interested. That’s a good thing. I once painted a bedroom pale yellow only to find pale yellow paw prints all over the house (including on the totally black cat).
At the end of the day, it was completely done (and cheaply!); I will get used to the color; and it works with my towels so I don’t need to buy new stuff.
Win-win-win!
So how was your week?
I’m so happy you were victorious. The bathroom looks great. My week? Ugh! Computer connectivity problems have been a plague, but I’d much rather graple with that than painting a room. Actually, I’ve never, ever painted a room. You win gold oompared to me.
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We approve of the colour, a nice neutral colour, but We think a few pawprints here and there would have been even better (mol).
We can’t understand how your kitties didn’t snoopervise, as We would have done!
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This group isn’t into renovations or maybe I painted during naptime.
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Pale yellow paw prints sound lovely. At least that’s what Roxie thinks. She loves getting involved in painting and we’ve been just giving up and using different shades of grey to match her. It’s easier that way!
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I’m taking my cats along for my next carpet purchase. You are right matching the house to the cats is much easier.
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Kate, Very Good Plan! It saves a lot of stress in the end. Have you given any thought to fur upholstery? Clare
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Ummm….not yet….
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NIcely done! (And beat thing, no need to buy new towels)
I used to paint when my husband traveled – he can spend more time prepping than i spend painting. Really need him to go visit someone for a few days…a couple of walls could use some new paint..
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I did this project myself. First off the room was too small for two (and way too hot!). Some things are easier to do alone.
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I LOVE the color!
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Thanks! It’s a little less khaki and a little more camel but the color is close.
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Oh Kate …you crack me up! Glad you got the bathroom painted and no more blue spot distractions. It looks positively beautiful! And if it matches your towels you must be ecstatic.
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Happy that it’s done and I don’t need to buy stuff!
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People think throwing a coat of paint in the walls is easy. It’s NOT. The prep work is time consuming with no real reward and the cleanup is just as bad. In between you better have patience for the trim, cutting, etc.
and don’t even get me started on trying to pick paint colors.
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Picking colors from those little squares is tricky. It’s a real crap shoot! I especially hated cleanup when the paint was oil based. It’s a little easier with the latex but there is all that taping and stuff. My cutting skills are getting a little shaky too! Glad it’s done.
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Blue is my favorite color, and I LOVE the photo up front. So spare and clean…ahhh…my kinda look.
I did have visions of three tails swishing in paint like furry rollers helping you and the Hubs out. I mean, they live there too after all, and should pitch in.
I’m just saying. 🙂
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No thanks! They are not good helpers! No one even came to check up on me. Maybe I should feel slighted?
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Oh…can’t believe that. Morgan especially. I can just see her on a ladder. 🙂
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Smiling … So true! Well done 😎
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Thanks!
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Glad that satisfaction arrived in due course!
Enjoy the picnic.
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Hope it provides a post!
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I once painted our powder room a deep, deep blue (I saw a picture in a design magazine and fell in love) despite my husband’s warning that it would be too dark. Guess what… it was too dark (ouch!). I re-painted it periwinkle. After about 10 years, it’s time to paint again. I’m not looking forward to the prep or the multiple coats it will take, but the finished product will – hopefully – make it worth it (like yours).
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I have a deep blue in our bath but it’s a long narrow room with one side full of windows. It worked there but the window side is a creamy off white. The color I picked (which isn’t quite the color in the photo) would look good in any room with light. Live and learn.
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Bathroom looks good. I painted mine bright yellow a few years ago and hated it for a couple of days. Now I love that welcoming sunshine on a dark morning. The rest of the day… I wear sunglasses!
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Yellows are touchy. They can easily go from cheery to way too bright in a shade or two. I learned that lesson too.
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Not to mention when you look in the mirror your face can have a lovely yellow glow!
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🙂
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The cats don’t like paint? How lucky are you?! I have to guard stuff or wind up with paw prints.
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I am so blessed with this crew. Other than sniffing out any drop cloths, they are not into renovations.
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Your bathroom looks great!
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Thanks! Glad it’s done.
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I know what you mean about caulking but tell when was caulking invented ? We didn’t used to use it along skirtings around light switches and now a room’s not finished without it!
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I only used it around the tub and vanity so water wouldn’t get into the wall or floor but some folks use it around a lot of things.
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Looks great! Wisdom happens… when we skip those pesky prep steps, lol.
And yay for paint free cats, total win-win! 😉
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Nothing worse than chasing around a cat with paint on their toes!
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Boy, you are ambitious! Your bathroom is remarkably similar to one of mine. I guess you know the next question? And I know the answer, so forget it.
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🙂
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Great job, Kate! Time to relax.
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Picnic today! woohoo!
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Looks good!
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Thanks. Another thing off my list!
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