I can't figure out why I always underestimate how much work my little home improvement projects will be. This weekend's project is to paint the bathroom. This is the second phase of the total bathroom overhaul. Phase one was the toilet and floor vinyl replacement. Phase two is paint the walls and replace the shower curtain, window curtain and mirror. Maybe replace the fan if I can get help from my reluctant assistant. Phase three will be replace the counter and sink and maybe refinish the cabinet.
So, you might think that painting the bathroom does not sound like that much of a challenge. Well, it is because I have to first sand down the outdated textured walls and ceiling. This is where I underestimated how long and difficult the project would be. The challenges include an unbelievable amount of dust, very slow process of sanding the bumps flat, and sanding overhead with the orbital sander. It gets heavy after about 5 seconds.
I was thinking I would create a marble look finish but changed my mind after I applied the white coat of paint and discovered how lumpy the surface still was. So I decided to go for the stucco look.
After I finished with the paint I put up a new mirror and towel rack. I had a picture frame which I plan to fill with pictures of Kim and the girls. Stay tuned for that painting project. Once all the walls were painted I could see what a horrible job I did matching the shower curtain to the paint. I had to return to the store for a new curtain. I really like the way it all turned out. Now I have to plan phase III, the counter and sink replacement and cabinet refinishing. Ugh.
No comments:
Post a Comment