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Droplet Paint Technique From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-206

Rachel teaches Amy an interesting paint technique for the cabinet doors.

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	The bathroom was anything but kid friendly...
	with countertops too high and decor too drab, the space was in need of an uplift.
	When the work was complete, this bathroom was changed...
	to a room any child would love!

Materials:

Cabinet Cut Down

Speed square
Japanese pull saw
Hammer and nails
Rubber mallet
Level
Screwdriver
Circular saw

Paint Cabinet Doors

Random orbital sander
Sanding sponge
Primer
Paintbrush
Denatured alcohol
Water
Paint
Poly sealant

Install Faucets

Hole saw
Silicone
Saw horses
Painter’s tape
Wrench
Tape measure
Marker

Install Track Lighting

Mounting hardware
Screwdriver
Tape measure
Pencil
Drill with 1/2 inch spade bit
Hammer
Screwdriver

Droplet Paint Technique

1. Sand the surfaces with a random orbital sander (figure A), and use a sanding sponge for the grooves (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

2. Prime the surfaces with a semi-gloss base coat (figure C).

3. After it dries, use an acrylic paint and water it down to a fairly thin consistency (figure D). Paint the surface (figure E).

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

4. While that paint it still wet, dip a small brush in denatured alcohol, and tap the brush handle against your finger so a spray lands on the surface (figure F). It looks like little bubbles (figure G)!

5. When dry, seal with a poly sealant.

Figure F

Figure G

RESOURCES :

Vanity top with Integral Sink
Type: Custom, Color: Glacier White
Brand Name: Dupont Corian
Website: www.dupont.com

Manufacturer: Innovative Surfaces, Inc.
515 Spiral Blvd.
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Bruce Akins, Phone: 1-651-437-1004
E-mail: bakins@innovativesurfaces.com

Shower and Sink Faucets
Product Name: Standard Collection Monoblock Faucet with Lever Handle
Model Number: 2171, Color: Polished Chrome

Product Name: Complete Shower System Kit
Model Number: 1662.600, Color: Polished Chrome

Product Name: Standard Collection Bath/Shower Trim Kit
Model Number: T6181, Color: Polished Chrome

Product Name: Jasmine Porcelain Cross Handle
Model Number: 0000.461, Color: Polished Chrome

Product Name: Pressure-Balance Valve
Model Number: R110, Color: NA

Product Name: Two-Way In-Wall Diverter
Model Number: 1660.200, Color: Polished Chrome

Manufacturer: American Standard
865 Centennial Ave.
Piscataway, NJ 08855
Website: www.americanstandard-us.com
Contact: Crystal Farstad, Carmichael Lynch PR, Phone: 1-612-375-8505
E-mail: cfarstad@clynch.com