May 10, 2008
Still rolling along
I’ve been working on my security door for a couple of days. I live on the Leeward Coast, the dry side of Oahu. We don’t get much rain, but the ocean is just a few blocks from my home. Rust is an inevitable part of life even here. My poor door has not been looking very welcoming, so I tackled it this week. On Thursday and Friday I sanded. I know you can’t tell in the picture, but that’s the door after many hours of sanding by hand and with a belt sander. I didn’t make much headway. This morning I taped the hardware and draped sheet vinyl all around the door.
As you can see, the paint looked pretty promising as work progressed.
The sun was very bright on the door while I was working. I thought the door was looking pretty good until I saw the pictures. What looked like a nice solid coat was thin and spotty, so I knew I’d have to do a second coat. This photo makes it easy to see which part has already had two applications.
The outside of the door was finished. I moved the draping and started on the inside surface of the door. You can really see the splotchiness of the first coat here.
I can see a few areas that will need touch-up, but I’m pretty happy with the job. The door is looking much more presenatable.
Next up - reed screening to be wired to some ugly chain-link fencing.
Technorati Tags: chores, home maintenance, painting
Posted by skeet @ 10:22 pm • Photos, Home & Family
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May 11th, 2008 at 3:41 am, Lee Says:
Beautiful!
May 11th, 2008 at 3:41 am, Lee Says:
(and Happy Mother’s Day!)
May 11th, 2008 at 6:48 pm, Whim Says:
You keep going girl!
May 12th, 2008 at 5:09 am, shawna Says:
The work never ends huh! It’s amazing what paint can do though. Inexpensive but very effective!