How to Paint Over Stripes with Different Finishes

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How to Paint Over Stripes with Different Finishes

Not only did we help my little brother make over his bathroom but we also helped him paint his dining room.  Well, I sort of helped.  I took my project manager role seriously and I snuck out for a 2 hour lunch one day while he did one of the coats. 

We originally thought painting the dining room would be a piece of cake.  Turns out we were totally wrong.  This room ended up seeming like more work than the bathroom. The walls had this awesome stripes with different finishes thing going on.  

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Small Bath Remodel Part Dos

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Small Bath Remodel Part Dos

Happy Friday!  On Wednesday I shared with you the start of my little brother's master bath remodel.  And then I was a jerk and left you hanging for the reveal.  I hope you slept okay.  I know the anticipation was a lot but here's the reveal!

 

It was pretty fun to watch our plans come to life.  There was still some touch up to do and some plumbing to finish when we left.  But it sure did look pretty.  That's all that matters when it's not your house, right?  (Don't worry.  My dad was there to help finish the rest.)

Let's take a look at the details.

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Small Bathroom Remodel Part 1

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Small Bathroom Remodel Part 1

Alternate Titles:  

  • Nate and Michelle are Gluttons for Punishment
  • Lessons in Poor Time Management
  • Beer Battered Bacon

Last week I mentioned plans for my little brother's master bathroom.  We made those plans come to life over the long weekend.  And now we're tired (Ike included!) but little brother has a pretty fantastic bath.

As a refresher, here's what we started with...

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