Oil Paint Breakthrough

I have always been a bit scared of oil based paint.  The last time I used it was circa 1986.  That project turned out so badly that we eventually trashed it.

I’ve painted a lot of furniture…..

Just to name a few.  But I used latex for all of them.

The project I have going is a serious transformation.  I have only told two people I was planning this (besides my family who thought I was insane).  I didn’t want anyone to dash my hopes and dreams.  I did get encouragement from two unsuspecting blogs.  They may not know I exist, but they both told me that oil base was the way to go.  If you need paint and decorating wisdom, go see Laura and Kate.  Don’t tell them I sent you; they might find out I am stalking them.

This morning I sanded and scrubbed and rubbed and taped and prepped.  Tonight oil is drying and waiting for a light sanding and another coat.

I am surprised to say it went pretty well.  Oil paint has changed since I used it 24 years ago.  I got a nice, smooth coat.  It didn’t smell so bad that I had to make the kids move into the guest house for the next three days.  The clean up was much easier than I remember.  It did splatter a LOT more than water based paint.  I am a very neat painter and can usually brush with no drop cloth or even tape, but there is no way I could do that with this

I can’t show you what I am working on just yet.  What I have done is taboo, but I am sure when you see the finished project you’ll forgive me.

I am off to bed with primer in my hair that will probably be there for weeks.  But it’s worth it.

The living room redo has begun.  I can’t wait for you to see it.