Bathroom Progress: The Walls

So, as I mentioned yesterday, The toilet is out, and I know I have to paint the wall before I reassemble the unit.  But should I paint the walls when I haven't even thought about how to fix this?

Well, my answer was yes. Hurricane Irene was coming, and I wanted the toilet back in place before she hit.  I had the paint and I would just have to deal with the hole later.

Remember back when Glidden was giving away free quart samples?  Well, I still had mine, in Teal Lake, but I wasn't sure I was going to have enough to paint all the walls.  It was going to be close, but I wanted to stretch it, so I added a bit of white and a bit of black.  And in the end I ended up with this color, a toned down version of Teal Lake...

It is a pretty aqua, not too bright, but still fun and energetic.  But my big idea was to paint all the walls in a custom chalkboard paint color.

I know that chalkboard paint is old news, but, honestly,  my kids still think it is a neat.  Not to mention it is a inexpensive way to add some whimsy and when we have guests I just wipe down the walls and they are back to being more adult-like.

To make the chalkboard paint, I added 2 tablespoons of non-sanded grout per cup of paint.

And mixed well, it has a thicker consistency with the grout added.

I found it nice to work with, however, it does not store well, so I just mixed what I was going to use.

I also decided to paint the vanity cabinet.

 I haven't added the hardware, and I am not sure I am 100% sold on the white, but that is where it is at.

And the hole????

Well, it is still there.

I just painted around it.  I know, it doesn't make any sense, but like I said this is the Illogical Bathroom Update.
-Laurie

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