Not 2 minutes after finishing the last post, I called up that church and asked them what their plans were for the stained glass windows. Word of advice to myself. Never just let something go. I asked and they gave. I jumped in Luke’s truck and took off in the pouring rain back to the church. Two of the demolition workers were still there working in the rain and they helped me pick two of the windows out and load them up. I am so glad I didn’t just let it go!!!
2 1/2 weeks and $156… I am tired but very happy with the end result!
White, white, and more white… I was sick of white.
Ahhhh.. I call it a Steel Blue… In the morning it takes on a more grey tone and then by afternoon a more blue tone.
Crown Molding finished off the new clean look and I am ready for a nap!
Before: stark white and not a calming place for mommy, the cook, to work.
After: Steel blue and calming. No clutter around the top of the cabinets.
I am loving it!
Doors are down, started painting trim and drawers.
I am using an oil based paint so it is slow going. I do a little at a time and take a break because I could really mess it up with my “enthusiasm”.
Trim is done now on to the doors.
Cleaned then primed.
Hung then painted.
The final two!
I am waiting for my father-in-law to help me cut and hang the crown molding and then I will show you the finished room. *exhaling*
Day 2 was all about the hinges. Since this kitchen cabinet project is all on a strict budget, I had to figure out how to deal with what I have so I can save money for the things I really want (like new cabinet knobs). So these hinges will have to be doctored up.
The cabinet hardware has been in this house since it was built in ’98 so I knew they were going to need a good cleaning before I started experimenting on their facelift.
Hours later they are the cleanest, ugliest hingest around.
Laid out to dry.
Now on to my doctoring. I really have no idea if this will work but like I said I have to try to save money.
Prime first.
Spray second. Going for a silvery nickel finish.
Ahhh.. much better! That will save me about $150 – $200.
27 Cabinets, 81 pieces of hardware, 189 screws, 7 Mouse Sanding pads, 1/2 gallon Kilz Primer, 6 hours….. Day One is done.
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