I’ve shared the home improvements we’ve made so far in our Landmark Fifth Wheel: all of the twelve window valances have been recovered, seven in the living area and five upstairs, new blue sofa, and headboard and bench are recovered.
We were anxious to get on with painting the kitchen island. Before, it was nice but too dark and too too brown!
BUT we were more than a little hesitant about embarking on it.
- What if we mess it up?
- What if the paint peels?
- What if we choose the wrong color?
- What if…? What if…?
I did a lot of research about paint, primer coats, methods, top coats etc. leading into the project and before heading out for supplies. Boy, did we luck out at Home Depot! The paint department guy, wish I knew his name, was wonderful. Most likely looking very confused, we were standing in front of the paint we had determined might be right for our project when he said “No, not that one, this is much better. You don’t need a primer or top coat. Use these sandpaper blocks. Buy this very good brush.” He was wonderful! We left the store, pretty confident, and all set to go.
Mega Blue paint color is chosen from dozens of sample chips and paint is being applied with the “very good” brush. Two coats did the job.
But first, a thorough overall sanding. Supervisor in charge of sanding is Zodiac.
And the dreaded time-consuming taping off.
One final touch was replacing the brushed nickel knobs in the kitchen area of the rig with these I bought on E-Bay. $26 for 24 knobs!
But, what a great result! Were we pleased? OH YES!
A little add-on project. The carpet on the steps leading “upstairs” was beyond cleaning so GET replaced and painted the new steps the same color as the island. So far the paint is holding up really well to daily traffic wear.
Another project completed!
Happy Thanksgiving
from my home on wheels to yours!
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