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Betsy

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  • Sorry for the shadows, on the island, in the photo. I'm thrilled that I chose this paint! I had a bid for $1200 to paint this black. The paint was $44 and the Lacquer was $60- quite a savings. 2
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    Thanks, Liz.. I'll go look at your cabinets.
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  • Wet and Forget Shower is  a good cleaner because it uses surfactants instead of noxious chemicals 3
  • Untreated grout became discolored and reddish (familiar?)
  • Treated grout remained clean over the 11 weeks.
  • Great side by side comparison. The left wall was treated and the corner/right wall were not.
  • Our glass shower door remained clean on the right and the left side (although not real apparent in this photo) had soap scum film.
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Shower Cleaning Made Easy without the Use of Noxious Chemicals

Shower cleaning has to be one of my least favorite chores.

The tight space combined with cleaning solutions is just flat out aggravating. ...»

Plus, if you have mold or mildew sometimes you're forced to use chemicals like bleach or ammonia (which I try to avoid since my wife has asthma & allergies!!).

All these things persuaded me to try Wet & Forget Shower because it uses surfactants instead of harsh chemicals to clean.

Plus, I did an 11 week experiment to see if it really would work. One half of our shower walls and doors got the Wet & Forget while the other half didn't.

The most striking result was the elimination of the red or orangish film that forms in grout lines. Wet & Forget did an awesome job at stopping this from happening.

Mildew and mold were also prevented in the treated versus untreated area. This is good news for anyone who can't bend down to get to these hard to reach places.

The only kind of surface that you shouldn't use Wet & Forget Shower on is natural marble because of its porosity. I checked this out before using it :)

And finally, the soap scum formation was halted on our glass shower door.

In case you're interested I shared a video of my results along with other tips on my blog. And there's a special surprise for anyone who reads to the end of the post!! So don't miss out. Here's the link http://www.homerepairtutor.com/wet-and-forge...

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  • After- two coats of paint and top coat. I followed the directions on the Lacquer and added light coats, not heavy because the lacquer will turn white. 6
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    Thank you, Patricia! I couldn't add a dark stain to mine because they were sealed. I have ...»
    tried stain, Restore A Finish and Old English before and it wouldn't penetrate the sealer. I'm not sure about your cabinets though. Thank you for your kind comment and time in stopping by!

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    Thank you, Patricia!
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  • After- two coats of paint and top coat. I followed the directions on the Lacquer and added light coats, not heavy because the lacquer will turn white. 6
  • Before- Oak cabinets and island. Baltic Brown granite- 2
  • Supplies & Steps: Clean, tape, paint and top coat. Maison Blanc, Wrought Iron was the color I chose. It is a true black without dark wax.
  • First coat- no priming or sanding needed,
  • After two coats- a little touching up needed and then I'll top coat this piece with Annie Sloan's Lacquer.
  • Sorry for the shadows, on the island, in the photo. I'm thrilled that I chose this paint! I had a bid for $1200 to paint this black. The paint was $44 and the Lacquer was $60- quite a savings. 2
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Painting An Oak Island Black

I have used several different types of chalk paint and this was my first time using Maison Blanc, La Craie. I love this paint! It's goes on velvety smooth and self levels! It dries to a ...»
flat finish. Wrought Iron is a true black that does not require dark wax to achieve the black finish. Woo hoo! I have received no compensation from this company.

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    Thank you, Lory! This paint made it so easy! You're so kind to stop by!
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Vintage Brass and Old Doors - Old Doors, New Tricks

Aged doors, vintage doors or the barn door look great. Add vintage brass and you are on a winner. ...»

Place them in your formal dining room, living room or country kitchen.

It's the contrast between old doors and new surfaces that makes them stand out; making them a great focal point.There are so many ways to use old doors by adding vintage brass, distressing doors or using a barn door as an internal door, bed head or dining table.

Unfortunately, aged doors aren't easy to find – old doors with distinctive features, like vintage doors are highly sought after.

But there are other ways to get your Rockstar look. Consider distressing doors or adding vintage brass handles to change the look. You can buy vintage brass handles or create aged door handles then add them to your old door.

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