Gear out, ready to start glazing all the trim. Used Aquacreme tinted with Earth Brown, and a little Aquacreme tinted with Raw Umber. I love my rolling scaffold – I rarely use a ladder anymore – soley work off my rolling scaffold. It’’s 4 ft high, and the 2 steps are adjustable so you can double them up, side by side, or you can vary them (like in the photo). If I stand on that top ledge I can get to the top of a regular height ceiling! I got it off Ebay, years ago, for a steal – well under $100. It isn’t as well made as the Perry brand, though… if I could do over I’d invest in that one instead. I’m told the wheels are WAY nicer – they don’t catch and trip up on tarps, plastic etc – that drives me crazy! And I think my offbrand isn’t as solid – I bent the frame awhile back (I think jamming it into my SUV) – it still works, I just have to work a little to get the metal steps on. The 4ft Perry runs $212 -
Ceiling beam done, and all the back windows except the far left-
My helper, working on the muntin bars-
Starting the multi-color glaze on the walls, a mix of Earth Brown, Dark Brown and a custom Green blend -
Working my way around the room-
Almost done!
Finished -
Isn’t this a lovely floor? So many colors would work with it -
I’m either getting slower as I get older, or I’m not keeping clear notes – but this trim took me a good bit longer to glaze than I’d estimated. Next time, I’ll get it right!!!
HI, I'm a Decorative Painter, Owner of Fabulous Finishes, Regional Director for Caromal Colours, busy mom to two beautiful kids, two Ocicats and wife to one husband who are the love of my life. Here you can read about my daily happenings on and off the wall. Grab your coffee, a soft chair, and stay awhile... Are you thinking something? Feeling something? Tell me about it - comments are my favorite!
Love it all… the slate, the trim… the walls. Will you come do the trim in my bath and bedroom???
I love my scaffold also…..
You are my hero Ms. Jen but trim is such a drag…. maybe I feel that way because two recent jobs had alot of it. It really isn’t all that ‘fun’ to do, you know? Its tedious – and I think I waste time finessing it, where if I left it alone it would look fine!
You are one busy lady! I’m in awe of how you keep up with the faux painting jobs, recommending colors to clients, selling Caromel Colors AND posting to your blog every day.
Love my scaffold too, and thank my mom and dad every time I use it. It was a great Christmas gift a few years back.
Hey I just checked out your blog too – I know I’ve been there before… I am off to bed but flagged it to peruse with fresh eyes – its always a joy to read fellow finisher’s postings! I loved your canvas art, by the way