Krylon!

Our little ranch in the woods of Connecticut has undergone quite a bit of sprucing. Neal has painted the living room (for the second time since October; he wasn’t satisfied with the linen white he used the first time), dining room, bedroom, and bathroom.

I left the house while Neal attacked the living room. I returned to find the registers had undergone an even bigger transformation that the walls: Krylon. When I asked him what inspired this move, the painter replied, “The bold interplay of color and texture that was available through the spray can. In addition, the desire for a super smooth coat that could only be achieved through spray drove me to   Krylon.”

Since then, we’ve joked that everything improves with a bit of silky, rich Krylon. Registers, thermometer, door bell chimes cover: all have taken on a new gleam. Perhaps best of all, though, have been the flashes of color (tomato with Benjamin Moore’s Mushroom Cap, and burgundy with the green walls,  if you want to replicate) throughout the house: the switch plate covers.

Neal set up a Krylon station in the basement for the production work he has undertaken. Following are his tips to Krylon like a pro.

Pop a few holes in your work board. Place the switch plate screws in the holes.

Place plate covers on board. After shaking the spray can, spray evenly. Even though Krylon has great coverage, it may take more than one coat.

If you need more than one coat, let the paint dry to the touch, about 15 minutes, before adding the second coat. Remember: two light coats are better than one heavy one!

Once the paint is dry, go ahead and hang up that switch plate, and enjoy a splash of color on your walls!