Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Finished Wall

Yesterday I was lucky enough that I didn't have to go into work (yeah), so I grabbed my daughter and we started painting the hardboard planks that I put up on Saturday!

We primed it with about two coats of Kilz.


Then I finished up with the Behr's paint-in-primer "Crisp Linen White"! Even though it had primer it in it still took about two coats and some touch ups here and there. It is a nice paint but you still need primer especially if you are painting white over dark wood.

I think that I am going to paint the hutch the color that is on the door, it is a little less purple than the "Sharky Gray", and it reminds me of the color of driftwood, but who knows, I seem to change my mind a lot!


Anyway, I am REALLY happy how it turned out!! It really gives my kitchen that cozy cottage look that I was hoping for!

Please excuse the mess, it seems that I make little piles by sorting through big piles to make myself think that I am cleaning up!




13 comments:

  1. Love love love it!!!! I cant wait to see when you have it all done. So exicited for you. Dont you just love when your room makes you smile~

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  2. You've been busy!!! It totally feels cottagey, wonderful!!

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  3. The wall looks wonderful, Michelle! I'm sure whatever color you choose for the hutch will be just right!

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  4. Oh Michelle, This looks beautiful! I love it. It looks like so much work... I cannot believe how quickly you did it. I want to do this on the wall behind my bed so badly! Great job. You really should link to this up a few linky parties. It is amazing!

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  5. That looks amazing Michelle - you clever thing! It adds so much personality to the room, and I think it looks fantastic. Great job! K xx

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  6. Looks lovely! Just over from Trendy Treehouse.

    Blessings,
    Alison

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  7. Wow, it's beautiful! What a big job! It turned out lovely. Can't wait to see the hutch!

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  8. I love your horizontal boards! It looks great and I'll bet you are loving it.

    -Rene

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  9. Great job. I am wondering how did you get those boards on the wall. glue or nails? and how long did it take. It looks really really great!

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  10. What a great architectural addition! I'm putting your wall in the PoPP Spotlight on Saturday.

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  11. That kitchen wall is fantastic. I'm going to be redoing my kitchen in the near future. I might try this on at least one wall! I am a new follower!

    I see you live in Michigan. We live on the east side near Alpena. Isn't this change in weather something? From wring wet sweating to wearing sweats the next day!

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