This blog exists to encourage all those who have ever wanted--and needed!--a tiny getaway close to home. A workshop, playhouse, garden shed, sanctuary, mini-greenhouse, studio, home office; whatever it is you need, it IS doable, with some sacrifice, imagination, and compromise.
It helps if you're handy, too.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Live and Learn...
You can't actually put latex paint over oil-based spar varnish successfully...I had to wash this back off and sand the spar varnish, then use mineral spirits, THEN the paint adhered...
Oh.Don't you hate that when that happens? Have you ever heard of our tried Liquid Sandpaper? It's a gel type solution that you rub on the wood and let sit for about thirty mins. and wipe off. After that the surface is ready to paint.Works on cabinets, bed frames , just about anything ! Just thought I'd add my two cents worth. Maybe it might help ?
This isn't specific to this post, but I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy reading your entries. I love the shed and all of your artistic creations. You are very inspiring and encourage me to keep plugging along! Thanks!
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteOh.Don't you hate that when that happens? Have you ever heard of our tried Liquid Sandpaper? It's a gel type solution that you rub on the wood and let sit for about thirty mins. and wipe off. After that the surface is ready to paint.Works on cabinets, bed frames , just about anything ! Just thought I'd add my two cents worth. Maybe it might help ?
And ZipSander, too...I had just completely forgotten. Duh...thanks, I hope I remember next time!
ReplyDeleteThis isn't specific to this post, but I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy reading your entries. I love the shed and all of your artistic creations. You are very inspiring and encourage me to keep plugging along! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad, Mel! That's sort of why I do it, to share my experiences and encourage others.
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