{"id":462,"date":"2020-02-10T10:13:44","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T15:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/?p=462"},"modified":"2020-02-19T11:52:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T16:52:00","slug":"working-on-the-nest-laundry-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/?p=462","title":{"rendered":"Working on the Nest &#8211; Laundry Room!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Of every little makeover I have ever done around my house this is my favorite. \u00a0One day I was looking at my 15 year old washer &amp; dryer and thinking how much i really hated looking at them. \u00a0Suddenly I had a Pinterest inspired epiphany &#8211; paint them! \u00a0I had bookmarked someone else&#8217;s photos a few months before and I had nothing better to do for the weekend so&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_538\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-538\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140208_130230-e1392915218586.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" \" src=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140208_130230.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_20140208_130230\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" align=\"absmiddle\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">15 year old washer\/dryer after i cleaned off the lint &amp; dog hair<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_542\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-542\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140210_183502.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" \" src=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140210_183502.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_20140210_183502\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" align=\"absmiddle\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">After their new paint job!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Materials Used:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>KILZ primer spray &amp;\u00a0Rustoleum\u00a0Ultra Cover 2x Primer Spray<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kilz.com\/MCContent\/MC_Product\/KILZ\/KILZ_Product_Images\/Original_Aerosol_105X125.png\" alt=\"KILZ\u00ae Original Aerosol Primer\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rustoleum.com\/~\/media\/DigitalEncyclopedia\/Product\/RustoleumUSA\/CBG\/painters-touch-ultra-cover-2x\/primer\/249058_0213_PTO_12oz_2xUltraCover_Primer_Flat_White.ashx\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"144\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/before_after.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-563 alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/before_after.jpg\" alt=\"before_after\" width=\"350\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/before_after.jpg 971w, https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/before_after-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/before_after-718x1024.jpg 718w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Various Valspar Interior Paint samples<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.lowes.com\/product\/converted\/042397\/042397601033sm.jpg\" alt=\"8-oz Fireside Interior Satin Paint Sample\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.lowes.com\/product\/converted\/042397\/042397600951sm.jpg\" alt=\"8-oz Tranquility Interior Satin Paint Sample\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Removable contact paper<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/thumbs2.ebaystatic.com\/d\/l225\/m\/mprH6tAgO4YlId6OlAd3XiQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"148\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Clear spray lacquer<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/catalog\/productImages\/145\/bd\/bd921601-9236-47f0-8d9e-337824434461_145.jpg\" alt=\"11-oz. Lacquer Gloss Black Spray Paint\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Foam &amp; paint brushes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Here&#8217;s What I Did!<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140210_1835021.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-554 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140210_1835021.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_20140210_183502\" width=\"125\" height=\"299\" \/><\/a>First of all, do <em>not<\/em> do as I did &amp; paint in an enclosed area, there is a reason EVERYthing I used said not to! \u00a0Having to leave a door open while it is about 5 degrees out is not so much fun.<\/p>\n<p>I had most of the materials i used on hand, I only had to purchase the spray lacquer &amp; contact paper. \u00a0I have all kinds of paint samples left from various projects so I figured I would give them a try and see how it went.<\/p>\n<p>I started with the remainder of a can of KILZ primer, when it ran out I started on the rustoleum. The KILZ seemed to go on more evenly but both worked. \u00a0After it dried I started painting. \u00a0I used the foam brush &amp; it took several coats before I was satisfied with the results, it may have gone on better with a real brush.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/vickiboutin.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83452504669e2016767a86553970b-pi\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"120\" \/>While waiting for them to dry overnight and the odor to dissipate somewhat I dug out a few wall stencils from previous projects and figured I would give them a try. \u00a0As it turns out I also have oodles of the little acrylic craft paints so I dug them out as well! \u00a0 The stencils were a labor of love and I am so in love with how well they turned out!<\/p>\n<p>Then there were the consoles&#8230; all of the knobs except the large washer dial came off so I painted them with some dark brown enamel spray paint (also on hand). \u00a0I found some perfect removable contact paper at Target for $6.95 (I have LOTS left over). \u00a0I cut the paper to length &amp; carefully used an exacto knife to cut it to the write oval size. \u00a0It went on pretty well, took a few retries. \u00a0I used a marker to mark the &#8220;most used&#8221; choices but had to use the knife to cut around the large dials. \u00a0I have no doubt there are cleaner &amp; better ways to do it but it worked for me!<\/p>\n<p>The last step was the smelliest of all, the spray lacquer. I did some research about different options for sealing the paint, which was flat so would have scratched, and<\/p>\n<p>making everything glossy. \u00a0 The spray lacquer seemed the most cost effective &amp; easiest and from what I read from others online it seemed it would adhere well. \u00a0I did 2 very quick coats and it&#8217;s held up wonderfully. <strong>Note: Do not spray the contact paper with the lacquer, it will peel!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All told it took me off &amp; on 2 days to finish the job. When i was done putting the washer &amp; dryer back together I figured it was a good time to put up some shelves. \u00a0I moved my great-grandmother&#8217;s wooden wringer in there along with some of her old aprons and it looks fantastic!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='czr-gallery row flex-row czr-gallery-style gallery galleryid-462 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item col col-auto'>\r\n                        <div class='gallery-icon portrait czr-gallery-icon'>\r\n                              <a data-lb-type=\"grouped-gallery\" href=https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140210_183431.jpg class=\"bg-link\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140210_183431-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 183.75px, (min-width: 992px) 150px, (min-width: 576px) 105px, calc( 50vw - 30px )\" \/>\r\n                        <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item col col-auto'>\r\n                        <div class='gallery-icon portrait czr-gallery-icon'>\r\n                              <a data-lb-type=\"grouped-gallery\" href=https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140210_183402.jpg class=\"bg-link\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140210_183402-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 183.75px, (min-width: 992px) 150px, (min-width: 576px) 105px, calc( 50vw - 30px )\" \/>\r\n                        <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item col col-auto'>\r\n                        <div class='gallery-icon portrait czr-gallery-icon'>\r\n                              <a data-lb-type=\"grouped-gallery\" href=https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140210_183540.jpg class=\"bg-link\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140210_183540-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 183.75px, (min-width: 992px) 150px, (min-width: 576px) 105px, calc( 50vw - 30px )\" \/>\r\n                        <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item col col-auto'>\r\n                        <div class='gallery-icon portrait czr-gallery-icon'>\r\n                              <a data-lb-type=\"grouped-gallery\" href=https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140210_183531.jpg class=\"bg-link\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/w3bch1ck.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/IMG_20140210_183531-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 183.75px, (min-width: 992px) 150px, (min-width: 576px) 105px, calc( 50vw - 30px )\" \/>\r\n                        <\/div><\/figure>\r\n                  <\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of every little makeover I have ever done around my house this is my favorite. \u00a0One day I was looking at my 15 year old washer &amp; dryer and thinking how much i really hated looking at them. \u00a0Suddenly I had a Pinterest inspired epiphany &#8211; paint them! 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