I am! Where was it?
There are no absolutes. No right and wrong. Haven't you learned anything working for the Powers? There are only choices.
Jasmine ,'Power Play'
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
brenda m - Jun 02, 2015 2:43:50 pm PDT #27799 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
aurelia - Jun 02, 2015 2:46:12 pm PDT #27800 of 30000
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Michigan and Lake. It's not good.
Jessica - Jun 02, 2015 2:53:13 pm PDT #27801 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I have these Crocs - [link]
They have a fabric upper, so no sweaty foot issues. And they don't look like Crocs, so I wear them everywhere.
Sue - Jun 02, 2015 2:54:30 pm PDT #27802 of 30000
hip deep in pie
Brenda, what about a stain in a reddish wood tone, like a cedar or a redwood? It would be a contrast with the green and warm things up at the same time.
brenda m - Jun 02, 2015 2:58:35 pm PDT #27803 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Oh man. Yeah, that's right by me.
That' could be a nice option.
sarameg - Jun 02, 2015 3:11:49 pm PDT #27804 of 30000
I concur. But not too orangey. If you've got any loose pieces, pull them up and try sample stains on a side that can be hidden later. And I highly recommend having it powerwashed with a cleaner first. Including the board for the sample. It will stain more evenly and be truer to the advertised color (so less guesswork.)
Remember, it's easier to go darker, but more work to go lighter if you change your mind. Forgive all the advice, I know you're hiring it out so they' would know what they're doing. I just have lots of experience with staining...
Ginger - Jun 02, 2015 3:22:07 pm PDT #27805 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Brenda, what about something like Sage Brush, Mountain Brush, Bark Mulch or Bark? [link] I know Cabot has color chips and samples.
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brenda m - Jun 02, 2015 3:22:54 pm PDT #27806 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I appreciate it, for sure. It will be power washed, sanded etc first.
sarameg - Jun 02, 2015 3:26:05 pm PDT #27807 of 30000
Also, there are stains that have more paint pigment (more opaque) if you find the wood too uneven for a traditional stain. That's probably common for deck stains.
lisah - Jun 02, 2015 3:31:25 pm PDT #27808 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
Yikes about that bus crash. I'm glad Bob's home this week; that's around the corner from where he stays. I'm in NC watching my nephew watch Bill Nye episodes. I probably shouldn't have let him watch so many but, uh, SCIENCE!