Comments for Pink Toes and Power Tools

Comment on Painting the dining room table Post 5: FINISHED!…maybe by Charles

Charles — Sat, 11 May 2013 22:56:40 +0000

The table and chairs look stunning. There is no need to paint the underneath of the table.

Good job!

Comment on Board & Batten {post 5} The reveal! by Pink Toes and Power Tools

Pink Toes and Power Tools — Sun, 05 May 2013 23:39:10 +0000

I just went and looked at what I definitely caulked, and I did NOT put caulk on the edge between the wall and the top board (on top) but it is on every seam besides those. You’ll know right away what will need it, because any gap will show up as a shadow in all of that white. Caulking is such a pain, but it pulls the entire thing together and makes it look seamless. If you can avoid it, I would leave it off the top though–unless you use a very small bead in that area, it might make it look a little wavy, rather than the crisp line of the top board.

With the nails, I put one in and then moved a few inches down for the next. Angle it up for the first and down for the second so the nails will hold it to the wall if you aren’t nailing into a stud like this:
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That strategy, along with caulk on both edges, has kept mine tight on there without using construction adhesive on the backs.

Good luck! I know you are going to love it

Comment on Board & Batten {post 5} The reveal! by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 05 May 2013 11:47:40 +0000

OK……I’m going to tackle the B&B this week. It’s been running through my mind for a long time. So my question is, where did you calk or did you? I’m guessing you ran a bead of it between the top board and the wall to eliminate any gaps? Also, when you say you nailed the top board in at an angle, where the nails directly beneath one another or side by side? LOVE YOUR WORK!!!!

Comment on Thrift Store Lamp Revamp by Pink Toes and Power Tools

Pink Toes and Power Tools — Sun, 05 May 2013 01:54:20 +0000

Thanks so much for your kind words Liz! Congrats on your new fixer-upper–those are the best kind in my opinion!! Spray paint + fun shaped lamps are a winning combination

Comment on Build some under the sink storage by Pink Toes and Power Tools

Pink Toes and Power Tools — Sun, 05 May 2013 01:52:04 +0000

The table saw is a power tools that I haven’t tackled yet. It is looking like it will be next though! Good luck–this is one of my most helpful projects for defeating a big mess and keeping it under control since then!

Comment on One hour until the next coat by Pink Toes and Power Tools

Pink Toes and Power Tools — Sun, 05 May 2013 01:50:03 +0000

So glad it was helpful Tasha!! And thanks for letting me know that too

Comment on One hour until the next coat by Tasha

Tasha — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:14:46 +0000

Thanks so much! I need to refinish my kitchen table; this is my first furniture DIY project and I’m gonna tackle it this weekend! Your info and pictures were the most helpful I’ve found in all my searching!

Comment on Build some under the sink storage by craftevangelist

craftevangelist — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:01:14 +0000

I need to make a couple of these for my bathrooms! First I need to get un-scared of my table saw!

Comment on Thrift Store Lamp Revamp by liz

liz — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:57:42 +0000

I have ugly lamps from my aunt that I would LOVE to keep for their fun shape! Thanks!! We are moving this summer and into a fixer-upper. I can’t wait to use some of your tricks, your blog is SO helpful!

Comment on A Sign: Finishing the kitchen Post 2 by Beth

Beth — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:22:09 +0000

I love your sign. I’m raising 10 chicks and building my own coop. You have inspired me to make a sign like this and I think I will wrap the entire sign in rusty chicken wire to give it an additional old feel.