Tri (Try) and Apply
Let’s hear it for the fifth week of tri and apply. This episode is all about applying Tricorn Black. My entryway is moving along. I have to keep it clean and clear because of the daily use. But, please tell me I am not alone when I am here. I can’t believe how many weeks have passed already in this challenge. You would think all the rainy days we are having here in Texas, I would be ahead. Oh no. That is not the case.
At first, I was going to paint the entryway door myself. But you know, I was not up for it. There are professionals out there. My painter was able to fit me in and get the job done. Can you say grateful? We all know our wonderful tradesmen are busy. Client projects take priority. If I had to paint my door, I would have done it.
Did you catch the arches?
Excessively Black
Additionally, I decided to paint the door molding black. Yeah, my painter was long gone by the time that decision was made, a day later. I played the starring game. The feeling that something was missing. The vision I have is called the trim transformation. I will replace the current handles with a Schlage matte black lever. Oh yeah, excessively black. It is such a mood. Grab Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black for rich black paint.
The final weeks are creeping up. I still have some final decisions to make. A fellow guest participant suggested I use Watco Danish Oil. So another trip to Loews was scheduled to pick up a can. The directions say an easy wipe-on. Looking forward to tri (try) and applying this oil to stain, seal, and protect. So, we will see once I dive into staining my entry table or slats for the wall. Along with deliveries arriving this week. Seeing the light fixtures will be the next highlight. I am expecting them to arrive soon. I’m waiting on the fixtures with the wallpaper.
After a couple of major pivots during the first two weeks, being at this point is icing on the cake. That satisfying moment to see everything come together. Naturally, I have a slight feeling of being behind schedule. This is due to a slow start on items arriving or being unavailable to order. That said, I am confident the project will be completed on schedule. The one-room challenge is a self-challenge. Take a look at week 5 from my first one-room challenge here. I am grateful the space is small. The impact of this entryway is palpable. We will (tri) try to apply from the fifth week to completion!
You guys we are getting close so close to the end. Visit ORC webpage to see everyone’s progress.
