Something Beautiful Will Emerge From This "Cocoon"!
In the previous post, holes in the knotty alder cabinetry had been filled and seams on the door profiles were filled with caulk. After this dried, the cabinetry was sanded and then painted with a layer of primer.
The primer was sprayed on. I think it is the only way to go, if a smooth finish on the cabinetry is desired. And yes, I'm fortunate to have my favorite painters doing the work for me...
That was yesterday, this is today. The deep holes were filled a second time this morning. As the product tends to shrink as it dries, deeper areas need to be filled a second time to create a flush surface.
Also, checking in on the progress I had a slight concern. The mitered corners on the door fronts had small gaps where the corners met, along with other small areas that needed further attention before the paint could be applied.
I needn't have worried. After the filler applied in the morning dried, this is what happened in the afternoon. (The painters have another job a few houses away, so just stop in when it's time for the next step!)
A bondo filler was applied at the problem areas. If this isn't done, particularly at the mitered corners, it will become quite noticeable as the paint seeps down into the cracks.
If I hadn't gone through this process before, these scenes would cause me a large dose of anxiety. But I know where it is going, so can relax and trust the workmanship of the painters. However, when having work done it is always good to oversee the project and check in at each step, asking questions if you have any concerns about the work.
Once the bondo sets, the surface will be lightly sanded and finally painted. I should have photos of the painted island on Monday!
Also, look for my Houzz Ideabook tomorrow. This week I'm sharing photos of beach houses that defy the norm I think we have come to expect in such homes. A client is in the process of purchasing a coastal home with fabulous views, and it was fun to put together this article, as I searched for similar homes to get inspiration from.
Have a great weekend! Janell
20 comments:
looking forward to the monday reveal...
Wow, what a process, but it will be well worth it when the project is complete. Enjoy your weekend.
-Rene
Oh I can't wait! I know its going to be nice! I just know it:-)
I've never painted cabinets before and would like to paint mine, so I'm sure this post helped me! Seeing the red blobs would have scared me to death, but I trust you that it's going to turn out amazing! Have a fabulous long weekend!!
Ooh, its getting closer, how exciting!
OH my..I've been away for a few days. So exciting to see this happening!
OMGosh...I think I would have gotten sick if I walked in and saw the red blobs on my cabinets!! It looks like the cabinet was involved in a drive-by shooting!! :) I can not wait until Monday, it is going to look fabulous!
Myssie, you comment made me literally laugh out loud! I know, these pictures are not very inspiring, I even wondered about posting the photo of the mitered corner as it looks like the painter cut his finger.
Well, I'll let you in on a secret, the island has been painted and I've peeked through the plastic cocoon...Fabulous is my opinion!! The plastic needs to stay up for another day as it dries...I don't need the dog adding his paw prints to the side of the island!
Have a great 4th!! Janell
I used knotty alder when building my house. We've been in the house two years now and I want to paint!!!!! Terrible thing, if my husband knew that he would have a coronary. The living room is the target of my painting obsession. I stained the wainscoting and the cabinets beside the fireplace and the floor is wood. Way to heavy and I would like to change the paint color on the walls. That's a lot of painting two years into the finished project.
Thanks for posting this. I went back and looked at the post of painting the kitchen, now I totally understand the painting of the island. The kitchen turned out beautiful. I wish I had you as help when I was building. Maybe I should do a series of post on my experiences building and where I think I made mistakes at. And I want to add that the preparation work is inspiring. That is the key to a beautiful job.
It looked a little like a murder scene there for a minute.
Can't wait to see the final reveal!
I must just freak people out sometimes with my posts...you don't just see the pretty afters here!! What is that saying? Something about things getting worse before they get better? I'm definitely showing the worse today...it does get better!
Janell
These are some really EXCITING pics! Now I have the urge to go paint something... :)
I have "butterflies" for you and your island reveal!
I know it will be quite the lovely change!
pve
It already is starting to look pretty nice....I'm jealous.
Since I don't have the luxury of "favorite painters" (unless you count right hand and back), I'm always on the lookout for pro tips: can you identify exactly what bondo product they're using? Thanks!
Janelle, I feel like I'm constantly explaining that to my husband. Right now we have a painted patchwork of brown on our ceiling. Dapper Tan, Harvest Brown and a few shades I mixed up myself. That God I married a patient man!
Looking good, can't wait for monday :)
How exciting! I think you'll love having uniform white cabinets throughout your kitchen. Looking forward to the photos on Monday! Until then, have a safe and wonderful 4th of July weekend... ♡
Okay, can't wait to see more! I need to learn if I follow this blog or the other....are they both design? Can't wait to read more and learn more....Julie
Can't wait to see the finished island! And of course your Houzz beach houses! Have a great holiday weekend! : )
The island is going to look fabulous. I can't wait to see it all done. Hugs, Marty
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