Fresh White Paint

I had some extra time the other day after work & decided to paint!

I love white. I don't think you can go wrong with a fresh coat of white paint on ... pretty much anything! I painted all the cupboards & drawers in our bathroom. I'm a little mad I didn't go with a semi-gloss finish simply because it's easier to wipe down in an area that gets so much use (& to keep the white whiter for longer!)

I still need to throw on another coat ... maybe after work today.


Happy painting!

Power Sanding

I love nothing more than a good power tool. They tend to make everything so much easier and save a lot of time. My latest project is this chair:

As you can see, I got a little over excited about my last tool (the paint sprayer) & didn't tape/cover the seat before I got to work. The spot where the back of the chair is got the most paint & needed the most sanding ... but it was also the most awkward part to sand. I will have to go back and do some by hand.

I used a 220 grain sandpaper which was just rough enough to strip the paint/previous stain but leave a smooth finish. I can't wait to apply the stain! I think I'm going to get all four chairs prepped before I start that process just so I can make them as uniform as possible.