PROJECT

I am happy to report that I started and finished my powder room painting project this weekend (thanks to some clouds and rain).  But there was some minor drama prior to starting.  

I arrived at the paint store with a color in hand.  I got cold feet and changed my mind.  Then I changed my mind back again to the original color.  Have I ever mentioned how indecisive I am.  I settled on a dark grey color (almost black but not black).

So I ordered this color in a high-gloss paint.  Not semi-gloss, not gloss but high-gloss.  The guy went to the back to get the paint and then came out and said "hmm, we can't do a dark color in a high-gloss".  Oh no ... so I decided to switch gears and asked for the flattest paint possible (almost like the chalkboard paint).  The guy went to the back to get the paint and then came out and said "hmm, we can't do a dark color in a flat paint."  Really?  True story. So I left, with no paint.

After work, I went to another paint store and tried again.  I had to pick out a brand new color.  So I ordered up the new dark grey color in a high-gloss.  There was a moment of hesitation when the lady said a certain brand doesn't have a high-gloss paint.  But she was able to sell me the Ace Hardware brand of paint in the color I wanted and in that sheen.  Score!  And, the paint was only $33 a gallon.  What a steal.

A shout out to you sister for your color consult and for recommending the high-gloss.  I love it!  It truly is like shiny nail polish on my walls.  And believe it or not, the family loves it too.  

Tracy

"After"

The reflection of light due to the high sheen
(not like the that in person).