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!)
Before: last Thursday, when the wallpaper fell on my head and I vowed, before the bathroom gods and my neighbors, "NO MORE WALLPAPER, EVUH!"
Having spent most of Friday, Saturday and today working on it, I am proud to confirm that my spontaneous bathroom makeover is indeed FINISHED. ON BUDGET. AAAAND, ON SCHEDULE.
Wanna see? To quote my friend Busy Mom, it's time to "move that bus!"
2 coats of primer and 2 coats of paint, later. To hide the imperfections, I added texture using a high gloss gel paint and a texturizing roller.
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.
It's hard to capture in a photo (not an expert, remember?) but, this effect hides the dings and scratches so beautifully!
My husband, Garth (NHRN) was SO impressed (i.e. shocked) he treated me to this lovely little light fixture (Merry Christmas, early!)
A few things of note:
- I recommend removing the painter's tape BEFORE the paint dries (DER!)
- Also, removing light boxes BEFORE you start painting.
- Especially, when choosing a light fixture that has a different size light box (double-DER!)
- Installing the stupid (yet, very, very prettiful) light fixture proved more difficult than the whole ding-dang project.
- A real good patch job is highly under-rated.
- As are small-ish bathrooms.
I can't wait to show it off on Thanksgiving.
In the meantime thank you ALL for your encouraging comments and, if anyone needs me, you know EXACTLY where I'll be, right?!?
The End.
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104 responses to “The Big-ish Reveal”
It is beauty-riffic! Good job, my friend. Best is the heart sign. ESPECIALLY after ANY room makeover! 🙂
It is beauty-riffic! Good job, my friend. Best is the heart sign. ESPECIALLY after ANY room makeover! 🙂
It is beauty-riffic! Good job, my friend. Best is the heart sign. ESPECIALLY after ANY room makeover! 🙂
It is beauty-riffic! Good job, my friend. Best is the heart sign. ESPECIALLY after ANY room makeover! 🙂
It is beauty-riffic! Good job, my friend. Best is the heart sign. ESPECIALLY after ANY room makeover! 🙂
It is beauty-riffic! Good job, my friend. Best is the heart sign. ESPECIALLY after ANY room makeover! 🙂
It is beauty-riffic! Good job, my friend. Best is the heart sign. ESPECIALLY after ANY room makeover! 🙂
It is beauty-riffic! Good job, my friend. Best is the heart sign. ESPECIALLY after ANY room makeover! 🙂
It came out BEAUTIFUL!!!! Well done, friend!
It came out BEAUTIFUL!!!! Well done, friend!
It came out BEAUTIFUL!!!! Well done, friend!
It came out BEAUTIFUL!!!! Well done, friend!
It came out BEAUTIFUL!!!! Well done, friend!
It came out BEAUTIFUL!!!! Well done, friend!
It came out BEAUTIFUL!!!! Well done, friend!
It came out BEAUTIFUL!!!! Well done, friend!
The heart sign is one of my most favorite things 🙂
The heart sign is one of my most favorite things 🙂
The heart sign is one of my most favorite things 🙂
The heart sign is one of my most favorite things 🙂
The heart sign is one of my most favorite things 🙂
The heart sign is one of my most favorite things 🙂
The heart sign is one of my most favorite things 🙂
The heart sign is one of my most favorite things 🙂
Thank you, Kendra. Now, how to get you (and Jenn) here to see it in person?!?
Thank you, Kendra. Now, how to get you (and Jenn) here to see it in person?!?
Thank you, Kendra. Now, how to get you (and Jenn) here to see it in person?!?
Thank you, Kendra. Now, how to get you (and Jenn) here to see it in person?!?
Thank you, Kendra. Now, how to get you (and Jenn) here to see it in person?!?
Thank you, Kendra. Now, how to get you (and Jenn) here to see it in person?!?
Thank you, Kendra. Now, how to get you (and Jenn) here to see it in person?!?
Thank you, Kendra. Now, how to get you (and Jenn) here to see it in person?!?
It’s gorgeous!
It’s gorgeous!
It’s gorgeous!
It’s gorgeous!
It’s gorgeous!
It’s gorgeous!
It’s gorgeous!
It’s gorgeous!
Thanks, Diana. However, not unlike how most projects go here at our house, now I'm all, like, UGH, the floor!!!
Thanks, Diana. However, not unlike how most projects go here at our house, now I'm all, like, UGH, the floor!!!
Thanks, Diana. However, not unlike how most projects go here at our house, now I'm all, like, UGH, the floor!!!
Thanks, Diana. However, not unlike how most projects go here at our house, now I'm all, like, UGH, the floor!!!
Thanks, Diana. However, not unlike how most projects go here at our house, now I'm all, like, UGH, the floor!!!
Thanks, Diana. However, not unlike how most projects go here at our house, now I'm all, like, UGH, the floor!!!
Thanks, Diana. However, not unlike how most projects go here at our house, now I'm all, like, UGH, the floor!!!
Thanks, Diana. However, not unlike how most projects go here at our house, now I'm all, like, UGH, the floor!!!
Awesome job! I forgot that the bathroom is your happy-special-hiding place, so really the renovation was multi-purpose. Did you put a coffee maker in there? 🙂
Awesome job! I forgot that the bathroom is your happy-special-hiding place, so really the renovation was multi-purpose. Did you put a coffee maker in there? 🙂
Awesome job! I forgot that the bathroom is your happy-special-hiding place, so really the renovation was multi-purpose. Did you put a coffee maker in there? 🙂
Awesome job! I forgot that the bathroom is your happy-special-hiding place, so really the renovation was multi-purpose. Did you put a coffee maker in there? 🙂
Awesome job! I forgot that the bathroom is your happy-special-hiding place, so really the renovation was multi-purpose. Did you put a coffee maker in there? 🙂
Awesome job! I forgot that the bathroom is your happy-special-hiding place, so really the renovation was multi-purpose. Did you put a coffee maker in there? 🙂
Awesome job! I forgot that the bathroom is your happy-special-hiding place, so really the renovation was multi-purpose. Did you put a coffee maker in there? 🙂
Awesome job! I forgot that the bathroom is your happy-special-hiding place, so really the renovation was multi-purpose. Did you put a coffee maker in there? 🙂
You know, I never thought of that, Melisa (GENIUS!!!)
You know, I never thought of that, Melisa (GENIUS!!!)
You know, I never thought of that, Melisa (GENIUS!!!)
You know, I never thought of that, Melisa (GENIUS!!!)
You know, I never thought of that, Melisa (GENIUS!!!)
You know, I never thought of that, Melisa (GENIUS!!!)
You know, I never thought of that, Melisa (GENIUS!!!)
You know, I never thought of that, Melisa (GENIUS!!!)
It’s gorgeous! If you decide to take your mad skills on the road, I have a bathroom that could use a little fix up 🙂
It’s gorgeous! If you decide to take your mad skills on the road, I have a bathroom that could use a little fix up 🙂
It’s gorgeous! If you decide to take your mad skills on the road, I have a bathroom that could use a little fix up 🙂
It’s gorgeous! If you decide to take your mad skills on the road, I have a bathroom that could use a little fix up 🙂
It’s gorgeous! If you decide to take your mad skills on the road, I have a bathroom that could use a little fix up 🙂
It’s gorgeous! If you decide to take your mad skills on the road, I have a bathroom that could use a little fix up 🙂
It’s gorgeous! If you decide to take your mad skills on the road, I have a bathroom that could use a little fix up 🙂
It’s gorgeous! If you decide to take your mad skills on the road, I have a bathroom that could use a little fix up 🙂
Considering the fun we had on our last visit, you know I would LOVE to do that, Sue. Unfortunately, your bathroom would NEVER get done 😉
Considering the fun we had on our last visit, you know I would LOVE to do that, Sue. Unfortunately, your bathroom would NEVER get done 😉
Considering the fun we had on our last visit, you know I would LOVE to do that, Sue. Unfortunately, your bathroom would NEVER get done 😉
Considering the fun we had on our last visit, you know I would LOVE to do that, Sue. Unfortunately, your bathroom would NEVER get done 😉
Considering the fun we had on our last visit, you know I would LOVE to do that, Sue. Unfortunately, your bathroom would NEVER get done 😉
Considering the fun we had on our last visit, you know I would LOVE to do that, Sue. Unfortunately, your bathroom would NEVER get done 😉
Considering the fun we had on our last visit, you know I would LOVE to do that, Sue. Unfortunately, your bathroom would NEVER get done 😉
Considering the fun we had on our last visit, you know I would LOVE to do that, Sue. Unfortunately, your bathroom would NEVER get done 😉
It’s gorgeous! You may have found a new career. The redo looks very professional.
It’s gorgeous! You may have found a new career. The redo looks very professional.
It’s gorgeous! You may have found a new career. The redo looks very professional.
It’s gorgeous! You may have found a new career. The redo looks very professional.
It’s gorgeous! You may have found a new career. The redo looks very professional.
It’s gorgeous! You may have found a new career. The redo looks very professional.
It’s gorgeous! You may have found a new career. The redo looks very professional.
It’s gorgeous! You may have found a new career. The redo looks very professional.
Really? Thanks, Tara! Although, I don't think my body could take it. Weird as this is going to sound (even for me) my elbows are killing me.
Really? Thanks, Tara! Although, I don't think my body could take it. Weird as this is going to sound (even for me) my elbows are killing me.
Really? Thanks, Tara! Although, I don't think my body could take it. Weird as this is going to sound (even for me) my elbows are killing me.
Really? Thanks, Tara! Although, I don't think my body could take it. Weird as this is going to sound (even for me) my elbows are killing me.
Really? Thanks, Tara! Although, I don't think my body could take it. Weird as this is going to sound (even for me) my elbows are killing me.
Really? Thanks, Tara! Although, I don't think my body could take it. Weird as this is going to sound (even for me) my elbows are killing me.
Really? Thanks, Tara! Although, I don't think my body could take it. Weird as this is going to sound (even for me) my elbows are killing me.
Really? Thanks, Tara! Although, I don't think my body could take it. Weird as this is going to sound (even for me) my elbows are killing me.
WOW!! Great job!
WOW!! Great job!
WOW!! Great job!
WOW!! Great job!
WOW!! Great job!
WOW!! Great job!
WOW!! Great job!
WOW!! Great job!