lisae Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 VERY CAREFULLY!!! :D:D I decided I can no longer stand the overwhelmingly purple room...so I am painting this weekend. Here are a few before shots. Yes, even the ceiling is purple! Not to offend the purple lovers out there... I have chosen a shade of white named "Ballet White". It is white with just a hint of peachy/pink. should brighten things up tremendously. I will post pictures of my progress. Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 When I painted my room I put furniture sliders under the legs and slid the whole thing over to get around it and I use two old sheets to cover it completely so I didn't get paint on it. Worked very well. I think you are going to like your new wall color immensely. I have nothing personally against purple...just saying. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarack Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Funny, when I read the title of your post I answered "very carefully"...then clicked on your post to read that I like purple but that is a lot of purple. Your going to love the new color as that is very close to what I have on my quilting room walls, it is very calm relaxing color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I love purple and lavender but geeeeeees even this would be to much for me. You will like your new color way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Oh my! Green is my favorite color, but I also love purple. I can see, however, how your purple room would be a bit much. Make sure you put a plastic drop cloth over your machine (or an old sheet or something). You don't want to end up with any stray paint splatters -- and we all know a roller can send them everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Looks like the ballet white is going to be just the ticket to brighten up your longarm room, Lisa. I think it will look much better, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedquilts Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I'm anxious to see tha after pics. I like it already. Irene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaB Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I too love purple/lavendar, however, that is a way bit too much Lisa....don't blame you for wanting to change it.... Can't wait to see pictures after you paint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I did the sliders under my machine and also covered it with plastic drop cloths. We also replaced the ceiling and lighting so I did need to protect my machine. Moving it upstairs was not an option as we had to redo the basement in stages that spanned over several months. I still have a bit of trim to do on the ceiling and will cover it again with plastic. I have new leaders and new plastic panto covers but they are waiting for me to finish painting--just in case. My quilting basement is purple but it's really light so it's almost a neutral. Your purples would be a bit overwhelming. Love that I painted the dark brown paneling. Hopefully I'll get it finished my week off the last week of Sept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Lisa if you don't mind what brand is the paint you are using? Sounds like what i want too Thanks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 First coat is on the walls. It is hard covering the purple, even with the primer/paint. I used flat enamel but with the white, it looks kind of chalky. I think I will use eggshell for the second coat. Joyce, it is Behr paint, color is "Ballet White". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 That will make your room so much brighter. I like purple, too, that was a bit too much..............especially on the ceiling as well.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks Lisa, I'll be copying you, only I'm covering a light lavender which i don't like at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Looks like you are making great progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I love purple, but not on walls! Can't wait to see the finished product.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleshoes Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I have a white walls in my sewing space. With quilts and threads of all different colors, I would be to overwhelmed with color, so it's all white for me. I love it, and I'm sure your going to also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.waits Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Looks like you're moving right along. I love Behr paints. I used it to restore a 80 year old house a few years back. I thought I'd never get through painting, but the results were wonderful! I would definitely recommend eggshell finish, or even a satin finish for the last coat. Depends on how you use your walls. The shinier the finish, the easier it is to clean or remove things you've stuck to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I actually prefer the semi gloss very wahable and reflects light so everything is brighter. Also using Behr paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhdesigns Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 That is the same color I painted my powder room ...... Love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I spent the entire day yesterday painting! Got a second coat on the walls and first coat on the ceiling. I took a shot of the room before and after I painted the ceiling...what a difference! The ceiling is heavily textured so it takes a while to paint. One coat took nearly an entire gallon of paint! I chose one shade lighter, a little more white, for the ceiling. It is just enough contrast. For some reason the ballet white didn't look good on the ceiling. I also went with eggshell finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Today I will move this bookcase and paint behind it. The bookcase will go behind the longarm at the other end of the room. I am taking advantage of the opportunity to rearrange and organize a bit since I have pulled nearly everything out of the room. I will post more photos after I have finished. Thanks for all the encouragement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterbee1 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Your room looks so much bigger and bright! Cant wait to see more pics, Amie ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Oh WOW! That looks lovely! New paint makes everything clean and bright, and this color has certainly lightened up your room. Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Lookin good Lisa!! As much as we all love color, sometimes white, just makes a room so fresh looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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