tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52692259301460982172024-03-19T14:08:37.130-07:00From Nuts to Bolts...My RV Overhaul My journey through the rehabilitation of my vintage trailer. Parsimonious Décor Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883406014186185383noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269225930146098217.post-4516813257490409172013-08-02T10:12:00.002-07:002014-12-30T12:06:57.128-08:00Step Three: Painting the Cabinets<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Welcome to part three of my RV overhaul. <br>
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After much waffling and debating with myself back and forth, I decided to repaint the cabinetry in the RV. I wasn't sure whether or not to paint because I didn't want to compromise the integrity of its vintage feel. However, there were a fair amount of damaged areas, so I opted to go ahead. Here is my process.<br>
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I began by taping areas I wanted to protect. <br>
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Next, I removed the hardware from the cabinets and cabinets from where they were mounted. These cabinets are very old; likely the originals (hence my indecisiveness), and made of laminate.<br>
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With laminate cabinets, I really didn't see sanding as a option. I decided to primer the cabinets instead.<br>
This primer, Zinsser 123 Bulls Eye Primer, is really fantastic. It works almost like an adhesive. It adheres to any surface, giving it a matte, semi-rough feel, which allows for the paint to bond. What I love about this primer is that it dries lickety-split, so you can begin to paint in approximately twenty minutes (or was it the sweltering California sun?). <br>
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I used a very thin application of the primer before I began to paint.<br>
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The paint I chose is a very dark espresso.<br>
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It took two coats and a bit of touch ups (two and a half coats total if that's a number). Here is my result. </div>
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Color, Valspar Signature Paint + Primer in Glass Tile<br>
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I wanted the seating to stand out, so for the cushions, I chose a very bright sunshine yellow. </div>
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Color, Valspar Signature Paint + Primer in Light Rail</div>
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I wanted the window treatments to be a direct contrast to the paint and really stand out. To accomplish that look, I chose a vivid black and white damask pattern. Fabric, Walmart. </div>
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I didn't remove the existing paper, instead opting to paint directly over it. I used a very thin angular brush. If you choose a brush like this with stiff bristle hair, and use a very steady hand, you won't need to tape most areas beforehand. </div>
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<br>Parsimonious Décor Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883406014186185383noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269225930146098217.post-79072817207651219202013-06-14T21:55:00.001-07:002014-12-30T12:06:20.053-08:00Step One: Countertop and Backsplash<div>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hello, Friends. Welcome to part one of my RV overhaul. Thank you for joining me along this journey. In this step, I revamped the countertop and backsplash. I wanted to create a modern-looking backsplash, but I was afraid that using true stone would be too heavy, so I opted to use wallpaper.</span><br>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The wallpaper I chose from Lowe's looks incredibly real and was really easy to put up. First, remove as much as possible of the existing wallpaper. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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I used this universal wallpaper and border paste. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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I find it works best by tipping upside down, squeezing until the glue comes out, and roll onto wall. Apply a generous amount. </div>
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Apply one wall first. Then, line up the paper on the second wall. I<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> paid special attention to the pattern; and cut where I needed to. There were a lot of cuts and quite a few sheets put up, because the paper comes on a small roll. I wanted to ensure the paper looked cohesive. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I used Rustoleum Transformations for countertops to redo the counter area. The directions are pretty basic; you clean beforehand and simply paint onto the surface. </span><br>
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