So I am here to say, I have learned that my quick and impatient ways have come back to bit me in the behind. I finally got myself to buy some more white paint to touch up the furniture one last time, and to coat the top with a finish. It was not so bad considering that almost everything was already painted. But had I done it right the first time I wouldn’t have to be writing this post.
I cannot even tell you the name of the finish. But it was from Wal-Mart, it’s water based, clear, and it leaves a lovely shine. Yes, I often go to Wal-Mart for many of my painting needs. I said I was becoming less lazy, not less cheap. ;)
What shortcuts do you take (and have possibly regretted)?
I'm with you on the painting thing,, but I've also not ever cleaned up my used planting pots before I put new plants in. I used to just rinse and add the soil and the dirt. My plants never did very well, and usually ended up dying. This year, I cleaned and sanitized my pots and the plants are doing great!!
ReplyDeleteHi Ashley, I do too am a lazy 'painter'... but once in a while when I have a nice piece of furniture I go through all the 'trouble'. I don't usually use lysol but a product for cleaning furniture, my stuff still fine :) I'm actually thinking of distressing them... I just can't wait any longer to see them "aging".... Have a wonderful day! Vanessa
ReplyDeleteI do not always prime my pieces when painting them. I just put on the regular paint. And I get tired of sanding sometimes. You are right, it does pay to take the time and do it right the first time! Love & blessings from NC!
ReplyDeleteThis post is just in the right time for me! I was planning to paint my dining table & chairs this week end ...the lazy way!! You made me change my mind - I will sand, prime, paint and add a protective coat! Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteI painted a laminate dressed with Wal-Mart interior paint after my husband told me that you can't paint laminate. It turns out that you can. ;) It's held up well in my daughter's closet, but I don't know that it would withstand constant use elsewhere. I wish I had known about the stuff you can use on laminate, but I painted the piece 4 years ago before I knew about blogging. ;)
ReplyDeleteWe live north of the Del Mar fairgrounds and during the horse racing season, traffic can be impossibly slow during evening rush hour. One time driving home from work I tried to take a creative "shortcut" but I didn't know the area that well yet and I ended up behind the line of cars waiting to enter the fairgrounds. My husband called to find out where I was and I completely fibbed because I was so embarrassed! We laughed about it a lot later. That's probably not what you meant by your question but it was definitely a shortcut I regretted :) It makes me laugh just thinking about it again!
ReplyDeleteHonestly I just craft lazy! Lol. But I am so happy with the quilt I just finished (and blogged) about. I wasn't impatient with the process, and actually enjoyed being careful with it, and it turned out perfect. =)
ReplyDeleteMany times I rush and reget things later!
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megan
I know what you mean, I frequently paint things lazily and then it doesn't look as great as it could. Although yours looks great and held up!
ReplyDeleteI have an old chest I just got and Love it I'm picking a color for it and then I am going to do it the "right" way this time!