You stand at the edge while people run you through

[raybear]

It's hard not to feel like a big queen, sitting here listening to Mirah's dramatic "Cold Cold Water" while wearing my bright red plush bathrobe and sipping coffee.

I didn't want to post pictures until it was done, but anyway, here's the work-in-progress known as the office. I've decided I'm just going to break down and get another gallon and do a third coat. I came this far, I don't need to quit before crossing the finish line and getting the results I want. And why do I totally want to buy a paint sprayer as well? Probably because I've been spending random bits of time planning a career in my head as a part-time house painter.


From the gallery, if you want to see the pics with commentary:
http://pics.livejournal.com/raybear/gallery/000033yc

The one solid non-splotchy part of the room (though the edge needs another coat):


Evidence of the roller marks:


How well the paint matches the mahogany trim and my artwork:




How is it already 10:30 and I've barely done a thing?

Comments

just and fyi for future painting endeavors

[chicagocowboi.livejournal.com]

To make the red pop and coverage be minimal in terms of how many coats you use, you should use a tinted base coat. Whenever I painted red rooms, I used to use an orange undercoat. Not only does it really enrich the red and make it vibrant, but it also freaks out the homeowner when they walk into an orange room. :)

Re: just and fyi for future painting endeavors

[raybear.livejournal.com]

yeah, i'm so pigheaded and lazy and i generally say things like "primer? that's just painting twice!"

but in this case i DID paint twice and it still wasn't enough. live and learn, eh? thanks for the tip though!