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Saturday, April 18, 2015
P is for Paint
Using a textured roller produces a pattern on the walls.
Murals made easy here > How to paint a mural. In rooms that smell of paint Do you often feel faint? Awfully queasy, uneasy, Or relentlessly sneezy?
A roller's good when you're in a rush But I prefer the tin and the brush. But...... When it comes to painting , I can't get to it. I find it best to let someone else do it!
Sometimes when I'm not sure of the color/colour, I roll about three canvasses and hang them beside each other on one wall. Wait to see if its what I want.
Love the ocean wave! We are in the midst of painting. I've always gone with light colors and now are being adventurous with dark colors. Loving how it's coming out!
I read a blog that talked about painting all inside doors black. It was great looking. That wave will have more teal or turquoise... not sure until I get going.
A friend of mine painted stripes in 'flat' finish pink about 8-10 inches apart. Then she took satin finish pink and painted the in between strips. Simple but very pretty.
I definitely do not like the scent of fresh paint and can't be in one for long, but I do like the look once the job is done. Cute little poem. I really like your theme this month!
Best to paint when windows and fans can be used abundantly. My theme involves all the things I've been doing the last couple of years in the new home. Thanks, Cathy!
Paint fumes don't bother me too much maybe because I never paint?
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Ha ha, Betty, that's funny.
DeleteA roller's good when you're in a rush
ReplyDeleteBut I prefer the tin and the brush.
But......
When it comes to painting , I can't get to it.
I find it best to let someone else do it!
Oh Bazza! Wonderful poem... and so early morning yet!
DeleteLoved your post on Joseph William Mallord Turner. (smile).
Love the smell of paint- smells like progress!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, me too, Lisa!!!
DeleteI hear they have paints that smell like peaches....
ReplyDeleteReally - I think I might like that.
DeleteAn all important part of decorarating Dixie..
ReplyDeleteSometimes when I'm not sure of the color/colour, I roll about three canvasses and hang them beside each other on one wall. Wait to see if its what I want.
DeleteAlways makes me think of new houses, just built, and the excitement of moving in.
ReplyDeleteI inherited my parents' home and there's a lot I want to freshen up. Paint is so easy to change out.
DeleteLove the ocean wave! We are in the midst of painting. I've always gone with light colors and now are being adventurous with dark colors. Loving how it's coming out!
ReplyDeleteI read a blog that talked about painting all inside doors black. It was great looking. That wave will have more teal or turquoise... not sure until I get going.
DeleteMy white walls give me not trouble, unlike bathroom stalls, where I get out on the double
ReplyDeleteI love a white wall - got a 25 foot hall.
DeleteOne large stripe down the middle.
It's all the paint I had - there's no riddle.
The paint smell does make me feel faint. I've never used a textured roller before. That's neat!
ReplyDeleteChrys, you might need extra ventilation then. Last year I made my own roller pattern by cutting it with an exacto knife.
DeleteI love to paint ...hate the prep work tho! Enjoying your blog! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathe! Prep takes me longer than the painting.
DeleteThat wave is cool. Paint fumes can make me light headed. Have a great weekend. Untethered Realms / MPax
ReplyDeleteThe wave is sweet. I'll be using darker colors. Have a lovely weekend!!
DeleteNope, I don't like paint fumes one bit. I like the wave too.
ReplyDeleteI've got huge windows I open up when I'm painting. Glad you like the wave. I'll be by to see you today!
DeleteWhoa, that's awesome! Unfortunately what I see in my mind's eye is not usually what shows up on the paper. LOL. Thanks for sharing!
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Yes, Gwen, but you're interpretation is the 'artistry' of the mural... makes your work unique.
DeleteYou are very welcome, and thanks for visiting. I'm enjoying Untethered Realms' posts.
That mural is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCheck out the website. It's easier than you think to paint one.
DeleteI love textured paint on walls, but I haven't ever managed it very successfully….
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine painted stripes in 'flat' finish pink about 8-10 inches apart. Then she took satin finish pink and painted the in between strips. Simple but very pretty.
DeleteAside from the fumes,
ReplyDeleteFreshly painted walls,
Always brighten a room.
Your poem on my blog was much better! Good luck with your decorating, Dixie!
Julie
I agree - paint works wonders.
DeleteYou know, I kept thinking of Patsy Cline for some odd reason!
Another great homemaking idea, even that first picture looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteYou buy the rolls in whatever pattern you want. It's super easy.
Deletelife got a lot easier when latex paint replaced oil based paints.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, Billy! For my murals I use acrylics.
DeleteI definitely do not like the scent of fresh paint and can't be in one for long, but I do like the look once the job is done. Cute little poem. I really like your theme this month!
ReplyDeleteBest to paint when windows and fans can be used abundantly. My theme involves all the things I've been doing the last couple of years in the new home. Thanks, Cathy!
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