Saturday, August 28, 2010

DIY Saturday

I decided to paint the nursery this week. Do you think that's last-minute or anything?? I found a green building store here in Houston that sells their own brand of no-VOC paint.  Think Mythic paint, which is supposedly safe for women with babies inside, but $15 cheaper/gallon.  I had limited, time-consuming success painting by myself one evening this week so Steve and his expert effeciency stepped in to help me today. 


To sum up our experience...
the Goods: paint dried fast, low odor, half the paint crew had a fun time
the Bads: paint didn't provide the 1-coat coverage it claimed. lame!

3 comments:

Annlbtx said...

What color did you paint it? I can't tell from the pictures. I want to see it all done. Before and after pictures would be good. I am glad that you were able to get Steve to help.

Susan said...

Ugh. Painting. I'm pretty sure no paint actually provides one coat coverage. Those paints lie! But it looks like a semi-good time and I'm sure your efforts are worth it! P.S. You should be receiving a package in the mail. It's from us. Happy Day!

Megan said...

We've been painting too! It feels so good when its done, but Ugh. I agree with Susan. Luckily our paint DID provide one coat coverage - but it only had to cover like a micro thin layer of the flattest, dullest paint that was ever created (also helped that it was just beige/tan). Again, I'm excited to one day check your blog and see little man's picture. Good luck!