Paint your heart away: ORC Week 4

We are halfway there!

Week 4 of the One Room Challenge was a blast!

It’s all about painting for this entryway makeover.

Transform your space using paint

I believe paint has the superpower to transform any space in a matter of hours!

My entryway was a bit dull and painting the board and batten wall in a fresh soft white has brought more light to the space.

I used Sherwin Williams Emerald paint in a color Alabaster.

Go bold with accents

While white can refresh the room, it can feel boring sometimes.

I like to break it up with bold accents.

I chose to paint my front door black with the color of the year by Behr Cracked Pepper.

I love the contrast it created and the new refreshed look.

Painting Basics

It’s all in the prep work and the right tools for the job!

1. I love to prep any surface for painting by giving it a good clean.
2. Then I move on to fixing imperfections with wood filler or spackling.
3. Once it’s dry, I give it a quick sand with a fine-grit sandpaper.
4. Wiping sand dust off using a tack cloth is a must for proper paint adhesion.

Now that the prep is all done, it’s time to move on to painting!

After countless projects and spending hours with a brush in my hand, I can firmly attest that this is the best paintbrush ever!

I’m talking about the Wooster paintbrush.

It’s amazing for cutting in and detailed work. I usually buy a new one for every single project, but they can be easily reused after a proper cleanup(soapy water has worked well for me).

Smooth finish without the paint sprayer

Yes, the paint sprayer gives your project a wonderful finish, but sometimes it’s hard to use.

Using a paintbrush and a high-density foam roller combo is a great alternative.

This method saves you time and money by skipping the taping of the room which is needed when using a paint sprayer.

I simply smoothed out any brush streaks by going over them with my roller right after and the final result speaks for itself.

Magic of Paint

I know that seeing big transformations on the World Wide Web can be intimidating.

But you don’t have to undertake a big project at the beginning of your DIY journey.

Start small.

Paint an accent wall or refresh your powder room.

That’s what I did before moving on to a bigger project like a kitchen cabinet makeover.

Paint is a powerful way to add warmth and character to any space!

I hope you got inspired by this project and are ready to tackle your next DIY makeover!

Don’t forget to check out other creative transformations on the One Room Challenge blog!

Hugs,

Hanna

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