Seen all in a block like that, three inches from your nose like I’ve been looking at it all morning, it’s a bit startling. Quite a lot closer to what I was originally going for, once it’s all done the cabin will blend with its surroundings better with this new shade. But I could have lightened it up a shade or two, I think, without the fall of the republic.
I bought three gallons Monday and used an entire one on that one wall and trimming the drip edge and windows on the north and south walls. That raw plywood really sucks down the paint. I doubt I’ll have enough for the whole cabin, but the worst should be over. Won’t take long to get a first coat on the rest but I’m sick of painting for now. If we don’t get a storm I’ll probably get a wild hair and paint some more in the afternoon. If we do, I’ll get up early and hit it in the morning. No big hurry, but I did want to get that one big first coat out of the way.
For a minute I thought I saw a brass mail slot on your door. Glad I zoomed in.
Not to worry, with the AZ sunshine that dark green will fade to lighter shade pretty quick, along with some nice tan dust.
Primer. You need primer.
I’m thinkin’ a nice desert camo . . .
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No problem, Kentucky! The cows will be glad to help with that as soon as he’s done painting.
I was going to suggest primer, but that’s been done. I like the color. It’s nice.
Congratulations. You are having a real house now, Joel. More than a simple cabin. I like the windows, too. Congratulations again. Great job!
My point was that the reason it’s suckling up so much paint is the lack of primer. Primer is 10 bucks a gallon. Paint is 40 bucks a gallon. Use primer, save 50% plus on paint. Also, the paint will last longer. I fear joel will be disappointed in how quickly he’ll need to recoat.
Yeah, Goober. I got sucked in twice. Two years ago the guy said, “This is paint plus primer, so you don’t need a primer coat.” And I ended up wasting expensive paint on material that soaked it up. Then I did the same this time.
(sigh) Too late to worry now.
Of course the good news is that the original coat hasn’t peeled at all.
What is your plan for the under eaves area? Just paint it, or panel it first?
I plan to just paint it brown.
Mark, I’m awaiting the photos of cows up on ladders applying the camo effect.
Oh, they don’t need to get on ladders, Kentucky. They are quite capable of “spray painting” from the ground. And most likely can even reach those eaves for Joel!
Paint plus primer is like any other amalgamation of two different things into one. You end up with something that does both jobs, less well. Dual sport motorcycles make shitty dirt bikes and shitty street bikes, for instance. Paint plus primer is no different.
Just thinking Joel. Do you have enough T111 scraps left to panel your soffit area? You could paint the panels before you screw them into place and then you would only have touch-up painting to do upside-down.
Mark, I know cows. Doesn’t happen like that. Maybe six feet or so.
Wow, you guys have dealt with some evil cows. I thought mine were bad.
Thing to remember . . . if you’re standing behind a cow (bad idea to begin with) and its tail starts to lift, GET OUT OF THERE NOW!
That’s all I have to say on the matter.
Yours are merely waiting until you think you’ve completed the paint job, Joel…
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