Painting (8)

Jun 15, 2012 10:23 AM CST Painting
Martia
MartiaMartiabenalla, Victoria Australia141 Threads 1 Polls 2,888 Posts
I am in the midst of repainting the stables, purchased two lots of self priming 20 Litre Dulux Weathershield Acrylic Paint on Ebay for $35 in Light Beige and Cottage Green, 10 litres of Dark brown (same make) for $50 very pleased with the result so far.

Just think about this! all up purchased 50 Litres of good quality Pain for $120.

Started on the front of the stables' walls L.beige and the doors dk.brown.

Painting the roof in the cottage green.... (wont do that leave that to his nibs)I know boring colours but boy they are starting to look really smart,thanks to the magic of the Internet I found some US Paint Sites and was able to pick out a set of stables and try what colours looked best together on site.

In things like this the the internet is a gods send,I quite like painting as a result is quite quick and very satisfying, the actual prep takes the longest but its the most important,because of my damn back problems I do just a couple of hours a day but will get there.

It all helps the sale of the property if things dont look run down
but it must be done with care as it will be worth it in the long. run.
Jun 15, 2012 10:29 AM CST Painting
cruiser68
cruiser68cruiser68Red Cliffs, Victoria Australia9 Threads 704 Posts
Martia: I am in the midst of repainting the stables, purchased two lots of self priming 20 Litre Dulux Weathershield Acrylic Paint on Ebay for $35 in Light Beige and Cottage Green, 10 litres of Dark brown (same make) for $50 very pleased with the result so far.

Just think about this! all up purchased 50 Litres of good quality Pain for $120.

Started on the front of the stables' walls L.beige and the doors dk.brown.

Painting the roof in the cottage green.... (wont do that leave that to his nibs)I know boring colours but boy they are starting to look really smart,thanks to the magic of the Internet I found some US Paint Sites and was able to pick out a set of stables and try what colours looked best together on site.

In things like this the the internet is a gods send,I quite like painting as a result is quite quick and very satisfying, the actual prep takes the longest but its the most important,because of my damn back problems I do just a couple of hours a day but will get there.

It all helps the sale of the property if things dont look run down
but it must be done with care as it will be worth it in the long. run.

will you settle down girl, your only aggravating the problem, you`ll make it look so nice when finished you won`t want to sell jmo.laugh
Jun 15, 2012 4:48 PM CST Painting
kizzy27
kizzy27kizzy27a south coast beach, New South Wales Australia106 Threads 6 Polls 7,413 Posts
Your right Martia Paint is so instant refresh I bought my old place painted before I moved in and wow looks great people cant believe I got it so well priced .I am also a big fan of buying cheap off the internet
I am in the process off knocking out a back wall & putting bi-fold doors to open onto my new deck new $4000 ebay 2200 gumtree $500 I had to pay frieght and they are second hand but man is it going to look great!!
I recently put a deck on and got all the new coulour bond roofing off a bankrupt company along with 25 metres of pavers .....gotta love a bargain wine
Jun 15, 2012 5:29 PM CST Painting
venere08
venere08venere08Puglia and Autumn, South Australia Australia121 Threads 2 Polls 9,996 Posts
Those stables are going to look grand Martia. And well done with the bargains!

I've done most of my own painting over the years. Good paint and the preparation before it is so worth the huge trouble you go. It really does transform a place, completely sometimes so that you wouldn't recognise it as the same.

Like most of us, I love a bargain and love paint stores. Over time, I buy good Solv. paint on sale then put it away. Unfortunately, I forget exactly what and how much I buy. I now have enough to start on the Sistene Chapel! doh laugh
Jun 16, 2012 2:53 AM CST Painting
wash2u
wash2uwash2uMelbourne, Victoria Australia79 Threads 1 Polls 3,768 Posts
venere08: Those stables are going to look grand Martia. And well done with the bargains!

I've done most of my own painting over the years. Good paint and the preparation before it is so worth the huge trouble you go. It really does transform a place, completely sometimes so that you wouldn't recognise it as the same.

Like most of us, I love a bargain and love paint stores. Over time, I buy good Solv. paint on sale then put it away. Unfortunately, I forget exactly what and how much I buy. I now have enough to start on the Sistene Chapel!


It took Mick something like 15 years to paint the Sistine Chapel. 3 tins of light colours should brighten the place up.banana
Jun 16, 2012 4:53 AM CST Painting
tonyxf
tonyxftonyxfwerribee, Victoria Australia2 Threads 4,525 Posts
cruiser68: will you settle down girl, your only aggravating the problem, you`ll make it look so nice when finished you won`t want to sell jmo.
Make you wanna sleep with the horses.
Jun 16, 2012 5:52 AM CST Painting
curly28
curly28curly28Perth, Western Australia Australia53 Threads 5,450 Posts
Martia: I am in the midst of repainting the stables, purchased two lots of self priming 20 Litre Dulux Weathershield Acrylic Paint on Ebay for $35 in Light Beige and Cottage Green, 10 litres of Dark brown (same make) for $50 very pleased with the result so far.

Just think about this! all up purchased 50 Litres of good quality Pain for $120.

Started on the front of the stables' walls L.beige and the doors dk.brown.

Painting the roof in the cottage green.... (wont do that leave that to his nibs)I know boring colours but boy they are starting to look really smart,thanks to the magic of the Internet I found some US Paint Sites and was able to pick out a set of stables and try what colours looked best together on site.

In things like this the the internet is a gods send,I quite like painting as a result is quite quick and very satisfying, the actual prep takes the longest but its the most important,because of my damn back problems I do just a couple of hours a day but will get there.

It all helps the sale of the property if things dont look run down
but it must be done with care as it will be worth it in the long. run.





Been there had lots of post and rail fencing and painted the fencing white, 8 paddocks 16 acres of fencing looked fantastic plus my ex was a fencer so the property did look professional thumbs up hard work but rewarding so know how you are feeling good luck with the sale of your property Martia . grin
Jun 16, 2012 8:35 AM CST Painting
Martia
MartiaMartiabenalla, Victoria Australia141 Threads 1 Polls 2,888 Posts
One thing about it no matter what is done to this place I wont look back when its sold as its seen a lot of heartache.

Most of the post and rail fencing has been replaced and painted,but still so much to do.I also have a lot of paint so when the stables are done will start on the inside of the house as also purchased Dulux Fair Bianca its the most beautiful colour a light bright cream which will make the rooms like new again.

Its a bit different to a house in suburbia as what Kizzy is doing will put more and more value on her home and makes for a very satisfying and pleasurable outcome to enjoy,what we are doing is a means to an end.

When we can purchase another place hopefully on the Mid North Coast of NSW we wont mind if it needs some work doing to it as after this project it will be a lot of fun and then we can enjoy the finished product.(holding on to that thought)




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