Trying to leave much of this blog to Ty, but had such an experience with paint that I just had to post for those DIY peeps in the crowd. Now Brent (our Builder) would laugh as we all know I over plan everything, but the paint - it just caught me by the tail end. I'm behind on picking things and can't make a final decision. I tend to consider myself good with color considering, but DANG, it is much easier when some designer somewhere has put together ten color schemes you must pick from. So, I think I'm about $50+ dollars into samples right now trying to decide on window trim color and cedar shake stain color. Oh, and then there's the $20+ quart of stain that I kicked over in its entirety this morning before I could even use it. Yes, I was dabbing up stain from the dirt to put on the sample shingles. Oh well all I could do was cuss myself and laugh...... I can say that I have seen an improvement in my concern over such things through this whole process. I must stay out of the looney bin to be able to move in for goodness sake.
But, just so you know, some paint manufacturers sell sample cans - awesome idea and so easy. They even have a screw lid (why don't they all?). Actually, why don't all paint/stain peeps make samples of this kind?
If you want to try stain, good luck. Some sell quarts, but places like Sherwin Williams doesn't. So, that's where I am. I find that the stain I like is not available in the finish I want and must special order. But, that is $45 to just sample it first. Really? I know it must just be me - but, do I go searching for it or does it find me?
I laugh as I read this, as I am obviously unloading, but I remind myself too how unimportant such conundrums are to our daily lives and then at the same time - I must LAUGH at myself again, as so far everything being painted inside I've chosen to be pure white. I'm painting that part and have more time to pick colors before I do it. Not as quick a deadline there. Go figure..... :) Mel
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