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So, there I was, just sitting, reading the latest issue of Cottage Living and minding my own (ahem) business, when, all of the sudden, RRRRRRRRIIIIIIPPPPP.
Last week, I spontaneously started de-constructing our bathroom and, even though we've used other people's half-bathrooms that were WAY BIGGER (hrmph) when it comes to prepping walls for paint, size does NOT matter.
Having nearly painted myself into a coronary on Friday and then coming under the wire, late Saturday night (stupid #NaBloPoMo) 12 cups of coffee, 6 trips to Home Depot and way too many potty stops I'd care to mention, at the moment (you're welcome!) my spontaneous bathroom makeover is FINALLY complete!!!
To help mask the imperfections left behind by the stupid wallpaper, I came up with an idea: I received a sample of Glidden's oil gloss paint eariler in the month and used it to add a cool reflective texture.
Want to see?
2 coats of primer and 2 coats of paint, later. To hide the imperfections, I applied their high gloss gel paint (in linen canvas) with a texturizing roller I picked up at Home Depot.
The super high gloss gel paint is oil-based. Although, the odor can be strong, I did not find it offensive. However, I made sure the room was well ventilated by opening the window.
The paint is very thick, but went on suprisingly easy, with no drips or annoying paintbrush marks -- LOVE THAT!
Then, using one of those nylon-type shower sponges (sorry, girls!) I sponged on some more of the color (don't really recall if I mentioned it's classic taupe) creating a cool stone-like effect.
My husband, Garth (NHRN) was SO impressed (i.e. shocked) he treated me to this lovely little light fixture (Merry Christmas, early!)
FINAL VERDICT: Although, the high gloss gel paint is specifically formulated for interior and exterior trim, doors and cabinets, I love the way the light bounces off the highly reflective surface, making our small-ish bathroom feel light and airy.
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