sunroom

This sunroom was painted green inside and out. All the wood, other then the shingles, had originally been painted with a primer and two coats of a green oil. A number of years later, a repaint consisting of two coats of green latex had been done. Since it looked like the finish was failing, the owner wanted all the coats removed, and repainted in a cream.

While standing in their large kitchen, I noticed the beautiful natural cherry cabinets. They ended right by the french doors that led out to the sunroom. I asked if they would like the natural cherry carried into the sunroom – they said they didn’t know it was possible, but they’d love it!

The sunroom is made of clear white pine which is very soft. The challenge was to strip the pine without ruining it, while every speck of paint was removed. I did it without heavy pressure washing, I used no harsh chemicals, scrappers, heat guns or putty knives, and no sanders.

I have a proprietary process. The product is used in the restaurant trade and in brewerys so it’s environmentally safe. I use a soft boat brush to agitate it and a garden hose or light pressure rinse.

Since I was going to use a natural cherry stain on the wood, there was no ability to hide mistakes or remnants of green paint. The carpenter had to replace a few of the boards near the floor – no one could tell the difference. The painted wood was the same as new. Few can do this.

The last step was to get the white pine to look the same as the kitchen cabinets which were a different wood. I had to build my colors in layers with constant adjustments made. The only way to get a read on the color was to disconnect the door from the kitchen and to hold it next to the work in progress.

Now when they stand in the kitchen, the beautiful color continues to live on the other side of the french doors.