Disney Comes to Life - Before and After Half Bath
When my daughter bought her home, the textured paint job was slopped on and there was absolutely no clean up. After several hours of cleaning, painting and sore muscle Disney Mickey came to life.
My daughter was very pleased with the outcome as well as I, after the scrub and sore muscles.
I bought a great "Green" paint remover from the hardware store.
I was worried the remover would remove the wood finish and stain but happy to say it removed just what was needed.
The hardest part was bending and flexing in ways my body has not moved in years, so the sore muscles and cramps were felt.
After mush of the wood clean-up it was time to do a quick floor scrubbed and then tape it all before starting to paint.
The wood work really started to shine and I was very pleased with the outcome on a limited budget amount.
Behind the sink was a disaster but I did manage to get this looking great as well.
Many of my ideas were from Esty and Pinterest and the thrift store was my best friend. I painted the blocks, wood trays, and the mirror. I bought scrapbooking paper on sale for $3.99 from Walmart for my pictures.
I used the fabric from my curtain for the background on the top picture. I didn't want the bathroom to child-like since it's for my adult daughter's home and she has no kids of her own. However, I did want it to make a statement that she loves Disney.
Being a small space and a small budget, I had to think outside the box on a shelf and the cost. Other than the paint and fabric, the most expensive piece bought was the hardware black and red hook to hang the caddy.
Most expensive piece was the hook but was a small detail which made it just pop.
Even the cell phone holder needed a mickey look, so I cut a piece of paper and laid it on top. Besides the time and travel, the overall cost was about $120.00
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I agree Margaret! Thank you for the post. Whatever makes you smile and evokes happy feelings about your life certainly is a blessing.
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The possibilities are endless.
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