1) Never think or believe I am more than one person. I am not. I cannot do the job of 20 people.
2) Just because a family member won't be home for 10 hours and out-of-town guests are gone for the day, I don't have time to paint and redecorate a bedroom. This is NOT While You Were Out or Extreme Makeover:Home Edition. Ty Pennington's entourage is not outside in a trailer with experienced designers & big, brawny men to do the work.
3) It is never a good idea to shake a gallon of paint. I've seen the shaking machines at the hardware store in action. No matter how much I dance and jump around, I cannot replicate this. That is why the nice gentleman handed me those wooden stirring sticks.
4) It doesn't matter how tightly the lid appears to be on the can of paint. If it slips from my hands and falls to the floor, the lid will magically pop off. Yes, paint cans do explode on impact.
5) No matter how well I believe I have covered the carpet and furniture before painting,it isn't enough. That two inches of brand new bedspread hanging below the plastic? The area of carpet in the middle of the room that is safe from wall drips? These things are magnets for flying paint.
P.S. Happy 23rd Birthday Christopher! I didn't forget about you while I was desperately trying to redo Sarabeth's bedroom (for her 18th birthday, that was in June.) I really did send you a card overnight express, I'm sorry it didn't arrive.
5 comments:
Wow!
I doubt I will ever try painting a room but if I do, I'll send you an email and you can remind me of your tips. LOL
It's too bad that experienced designers and big, brawny men aren't outside waiting to do all the work, though!
ROFL... Sorry... I just couldn't help it! I thought these things only happened to me! :o)
We are related!!! And you are so right about paint cans exploding on contact.
My son once kicked a can of paint when he was mad at his sister. He didn't kick it that hard, or so it would seem, but it is amazing to see a gallon of paint explode and arc across a room. The amount of effort it takes to remove said paint from the furniture, pellet stove, wall, carpet... oh my! Actually we had to replace the carpet and still have a chair that needs reupolstered.
My son will never kick a can of paint again. He is still paying off the costs.
I have found a very good solution to avoid all of your paint hazards!!
When something in my house needs painting I say..."Hmmmm, I think I will paint....." And my husband immediately jumps up and says, "I'll do it!" -- Not because he is overly eager to please, it is just 'easier' all around if HE does the painting!! smile
Oh my I've had some real doozies when it comes to painting. One experience, the little girls got hold of a half empty paint can that the lid was not tapped down very good. They walked off with it and later I saw tracks all over the house...need I say more? UGH!
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