My Summer Window Boxes
I was so excited when the people at 3M contacted me to see if I was working on any outdoor painting projects. It felt like the equivalent of Bruce Springsteen saying "Hey, want to sit in with the band?"....
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slight exaggeration?...
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I don't know....
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Bruce, call me!
First, they sent me all these goodies.
This would probably not be the time to tell them that I am already addicted to many of these products.
I used
when I created a
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I am always telling you that you need this mask when you spray paint.
Noise reduction hearing protection....
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with...
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wait for it...
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radio/MP3/iPod capabilities! Put this on your holiday shopping list for the
diy
-
er
in your life. In case you are not a
diy
-
er
, no you don't
need
this for an outdoor painting project...
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but I am totally wearing them and singing out loud while I paint. Sorry, neighbors.
I couldn't find a supermodel to show you how I looked or the products I used
...
so I found the next best thing.
Project time...
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my window boxes were in desperate need of a fresh coat of paint!
They look fine from the curb, right? Take a closer look.
Since these window boxes are a composite material...
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the prep and paint is super easy.
1. Protect the stone or wall using
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2. Lightly sand any rough spots. I am in love with
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3. Wipe down after sanding.
4. Prime & paint.
Here are my freshly painted and newly planted window boxes.
I like to layer color and texture in my containers & window boxes. The dark colors are a nice contrast to the white boxes. Stay cool...
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it's hot!
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