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Whitening that Dental Work Isn't Always Easy!

By Chris Canfield

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage SA678905000

February 19, 2011 10:29 AM

Whitening that Dental Work Isn't Always Easy!

Okay, so maybe I should have spelled it "dentil." At any rate, my fireplace has been asking to be painted for a few years, but no matter how much we really wanted to do it, we knew there would be no turning back if we didn't like it. But, rustic-finished wood wasn't really working in our house anymore. Finally last weekend I decided it was time. So we sanded, primed, and painted--WOW, that is a lot of work--especially painting all those "teeth."

Fireplace Before

Here is the after picture (taken after dark instead of in the morning--thus the different lighting). We are now wondering why we didn't do it sooner! Looks like tomorrow's job will be cleaning the pellet stove!

Fireplace After

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Dawn Crawley

Dawn Crawley Realty - Pinehurst, NC

Find Pinehurst Homes

It looks great. You did a really good job. I painted mine last year, and it doesn't look nearly as good as yours!

Feb 19, 2011 10:37 AM

Larry & Jacque Ficek

Alaska Dream Makers - Wasilla, AK

Realtors - Wasilla Alaska

Chris, I would rather sand the tiny teeth of the dentil work than go to the dentist! Really, you did a nice job on the painting. It looks great.

Jacque & Larry

Feb 19, 2011 11:04 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

That is beautiful Chris, all your hard work paid off for a wonderful finish! Well done!

Feb 19, 2011 11:05 AM

Chris Canfield

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tucson, AZ

Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona

Hi Dawn - Thanks--It only took two coats of primer and two coats of semi gloss. I think the wood drank the paint!

Hi Jacque and Larry - I have to agree with you there! At least I didn't have to use a drill!

Hi Wanda - Thanks. I should have waited until the morning for a better lighting shot, but I was anxious to show off my work. : )

Feb 19, 2011 11:17 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Chris...Nice...You did the right thing...Looks great!---Rob

Feb 19, 2011 12:49 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Looks great. I like the new look! Hope you are having a fine weekend!

Water lily in the rain at Longwood Gardens. Life is good!

Feb 19, 2011 01:24 PM

Brenda Whitman, Live in Laramie Real Estate

Live in Laramie Real Estate, Laramie, Wyoming - Laramie, WY

Broker/Co-Owner, Laramie, Wyoming

Wow, I purposely studied the top picture before I scrolled down to the bottom picture and I must say I never would have anticipated what a huge impact a simple paint job could make. Again . . . Wow!

Feb 19, 2011 04:27 PM

Joshua Zargari

MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY

MJ Decorators Workshop

Great job Chris, you really took your time and the results are great...

Feb 19, 2011 10:10 PM

Karen Canfield

Geek Girl PC, LLC - Sarasota, FL

Wow! Amazing difference. Great job!

Feb 19, 2011 11:01 PM

Hi Rob - Thanks. Hope my youngest child agrees when home from college. : )

Hi Roy - Thanks for the amazing flower--I will have to check out your blog to see what kind you are displaying today. : )

Feb 20, 2011 12:50 AM

Hi Brenda - Paint can indeed make a huge impact!

Hi Joshua - Painting is an art in this household--two artistic children and a paint perfection wife. No shortcuts allowed!

Feb 20, 2011 01:06 AM

Hi Karen - Thanks - it was long overdue, I guess!

Feb 20, 2011 01:08 AM

Wanda Thomas

Montana Homestead Brokers, Broker, CRS, GRI, SFR, RN - Billings, MT

Billings Montana Real Estate

This is funny to me, because I'm moving from white trim to rustic! Of course, I live in the country, so rustic is a nice fit for me. I like the shade of white, and the sheen, very polished!

Feb 20, 2011 03:09 AM

Hi Wanda - Every region has it's "in" things! If I still lived in Colorado, I don't think I would be making this change.

Feb 20, 2011 04:51 AM

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