But we finally reached the point of painting the walls and trim. We had a family discussion recently about who enjoyed which job when it came to painting. It turns out I'm the only one who likes sanding. And I said I didn't mind painting trim.
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You're right. All those kids/adults never seem to be around or are too busy when it's time to paint. Handy Husband painted the walls, with some assistance from Available Son. Handy Husband painted some of the trim. The man does have a daytime job that he needs to keep to pay for all this work, so remembering that I stated I didn't mind painting trim, I volunteered to continue trim painting while he was working.
I managed to successfully avoid painting yesterday, but knew I had to suck it up and paint trim today. I didn't even get a brush into the paint before I already had a mess on my hands, literally.
It's harder to pour paint out of a can then you would think. Those spots of paint on the family room carpet? Well, we're planning to put in new floor or carpet in a year or two anyway.
That streak of white in my hair? Not premature aging or angst from painting, I just got a little too close to the freshly painted door frame.
It's a hot day, but my profuse sweating has nothing to do with the heat and humidity. Painting is stressful! The stuff drips and streaks and gets used up faster than a pitcher of sweet tea on a summer day.
However, I soldiered on, making a mess as I went realizing well into the job that I really should have taken down the door before I started. That's about when I gave myself permission to take a break. After all, the trim around the door has to dry before I can take off the door, right?
I want to confess that I lied, I hate painting trim.
Sooooo sorry I live so far away!! I LOOOOVE to paint - Trim is my favorite! - Really - Not lying! We grew up Painting and have done it all my adult life - and usually Alone. But then - I do it all - Plan, decide, sand, paint, make curtains, decorate finishing touches... ;-/
ReplyDeleteSorry for your hassles, Hon - but anxious to see the finished product! (About the door... *giggle* ... Yes...BEFORE you paint!)
Wish you were here to paint for me too! My son's friend said she loves painting and has free time before heading off to college next month. Considering asking her to paint my kitchen...
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ReplyDeleteYou made me smile this morning. And if I were in your shoes, I would have written the same thing!
It's a blessing to be able to brighten someone's day. Glad I made you smile.
DeleteWe must be the weird people in the universe since Bill and I like to paint.
ReplyDeleteYou'll feel better once you have your new bathroom all finished and shining new!
Did I mention we are remodeling our upstairs bathroom next and then painting our half-bath? I will have to learn to paint and like it!
DeleteI don't mind painting, and I prefer trim, if there's not too much, like the whole house! We have to redo our trim too, and I'm dreading it b/c in our house, one room leads to another - few walls - so we have to do it all. Painting sure is a mess though. We can all agree on that. :-)
ReplyDeleteI am soooooooooooooooooo much like you - the trim is the hardest part - you have to be neat. I like rolling the paint on the wall.
ReplyDeleteLove, sandie
My mom does a lot of painting around the house... she also has the occasional premature aging white strip in her hair (although sometimes its eggshell blue, or black). She also hates painting trim. Sometimes I'm forced to help. It's not fun. :)
ReplyDeleteAt least if her hair strip is blue it looks kind of punky.
DeleteI'm sorry you're forced to help, but that's why we have kids! (This is a little known secret.)