16 August, 2009

Painting: large and small

So I saw on someone else's blog about spray painting patio furniture. I have a set that I picked up at a yard sale about 3 years ago. It was in decent shape then. It has since gotten worn looking and a little rust here and there. The hail storms we've gotten have really beaten it up.



After seeing it's not that hard, I went to Lowes and picked up the following:

So first, spray the rust inhibitor in the spots where it's the worst, and let dry for a couple of hours. I was doing this out in 90 degree heat, so it dried instantly, but it was too hot to go back and paint, so I left it for the rest of the day.
Day two, I got an early start after dropping my daughter at school. I laid an old sheet underneath each piece, which you can pick up at the thrift store, and is great for large projects. Also, it doesn't stick to the furniture, like paper does.
So just start spraying, doing a light, even coat, working from top to bottom. I used satin sheen, which I really like.
This is the first time I've used the Valspar brand spray paint, from Lowes, and let me tell you, I LOVE it! It is by far the best I've ever used, and I've used ALL the brands.
Here are the after pics.

My little angel day dreaming on the new glider
Literally looks like a brand new set!
Of course, then I had to go buy new cushions for the seats, which I got at Home Depot.
Paint project #2.
I took this fruit holder, and spray it black, from white. It looks so much better, I think. Would you care for a sweet clementine?

Then there's the little ceramic dish, that started out an avocado green. It screamed "Save me, please take me home and paint me!"

Doesn't it look so cute, spray painted black, and repurposed as my new sponge holder?

And last, but certainly nor least, was the painting of our house.
I told you in a previous post, that the former homeowners were PPP, or pink passionate people. Our carpet throughout the house is pink, the kitchen (which was promptly painted upon move in) was pink. And hey, they didn't stop there. The entire exterior of the house was... you guessed it. PINK.
Seven long years we've lived with the pink, and not by choice!
Our three final choices....

The hardest part of getting the house painted is picking the color. After 10+ samples of paint over the garage, we finally settled on Sherwin Williams Nomadic Desert. We also ordered Black shutters for the windows over the garage, to dress it up a bit.
I love the way it turned out!


What do you think?
No, our house doesn't say Howdy on the front, I just covered up our address with a friendly greeting, in case there are any stalkers reading today.

My friend came over early last week, and said she drove right by my house, because she always looks for the pink house when she drives up my street! Funny, huh?
Have a safe and blessed week, girls!

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

My house is pink too!!! Peeling stucco pink! I too am having trouble deciding on a color- yours looks fabulous!!! It will be next summer before this project gets done, this year it was the electric all redone- too bad it is not something pretty to show on Met Monday!!!

blessings
mary

Unknown said...

Your house turned out great! The color combo looks so classical

Jo said...

It looks great! Amazing what a little paint can do..........Jo

Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...

Your painting has certainly paid off in great dividends...Love the house color!

marieDee said...

Very nice! Enjoy your no-longer-pink lovely home!

Unknown said...

I like pink but I wouldn't want it all over my house. Just my blog page and my bedroom, that's it! You choose a wonderful neutral color. Makes your house look brand new! Love it!

Tina

Kammy said...

I love your new color of house, Susan ! The black shutters make it look rich !
Kammy

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Your patio furniture turned out fabulous. It really does look brand new. I really like your other items painted black also, they look really great. The real show stopper is the house. I LOVE the color you chose and the black shutters are just the perfect touch. Such a beautiful home. Hugs, Marty

Joanie @ The Bright Side said...

First off, let me say, the transformation of the exterior of your house is amazing!! What a difference! And second, I just love the way your patio furniture turned out. Beautiful! I have an old beat up wicker chair that is just begging for a little spray paint. Thanks for the inspiration!

Jandi said...

Susan, I love the new color of your house. It turned out great! I think I would have driven right by as well...

Its So Very Cheri said...

It looks really good. My grandmother painted her house pink -- on purpose for years and then went turqouise till they sold it.
I hope you will come for a visit.
Cheri
Its So Very Cheri

The Pleasures of Homemaking said...

First of all your house looks so fabulous! I love the color you chose and the black shutters just set it off! I'm sure you're glad you don't have to see pink anymore!


Great spray paint projects! Isn't spray pant great!

Manuela

ImagineCozy said...

What a transformation, the new color is warm and inviting. Love it!
-Angela

Eileen said...

Loved the transformation to the house.
But, darn, you covered your address and here I wanted to stalk you. Only kidding.
Patio furniture turned out great,too.

Eileen

prashant said...

I really like your other items painted black also, they look really great.


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