I just shared all of these pics over on the Old House forum and I thought I'd post them here too since I have a thread going on each on the topic of my plaster. Here is a pic of one of the larger cracks we have that I suspect may need some TLC: And here is a pic of a tiny hairline crack that I suspect paint may fill in (there are a few of these): I was sharing on the forum how we painted some plaster upstairs years ago. It was old horsehair plaster. What I didn't like about it was the nail holes we repaired "flash" at you under the paint (because we failed to make any effort to blend them in better somehow) Area without nail holes (came out nicely): Area with nail holes repaired (did not like how this came out): In hindsight, I wish we would have done something to pull all the texture together and make it look uniform. (we will redo this room eventually, knowing better this time around) I think the results of that red paint is one of the things that made me not want to attempt painting our plaster again. So if we attempt to paint in our FR, I would like to add texture to the plaster first. Here is a broader pic of one of the corners in our room with some nail holes delicately repaired: I have made a complete 360 with my plans in this room, haven't I?? From wallpaper, dead set against paint - to now wanting to paint. So with all this said... Any comments? What can we do to make this plaster look more uniform in texture, but not too gooped up?

I like the bm cappucino, is there something close to it at sherwin williams? My husband knows the one guy at our local store so we've been pretty faithful to their product. Thanks for the kind woods justretired, I appreciate it! Funcolors, thank you for the insight on the primer. It's definitely not builder's white. We primed in preparation for paint but then life happened and we never got around to it. I'll need to check with our painter and SW and figure out if we need to re-prime. I appreciate the color suggestion. I would like to keep away from the orange tones. I know it goes well with the floor, we painted our family room tatami tan and it goes sooo orange in the daylight, it just doesn't work for me. My friend came over who is really good with paint colors. She mentioned since the top of our table and the front of the hutch and buffet has gray trim, we should go potentially go that route. I've never considered gray, what do you think? I've taken an additional photo to show the trim line. I kind of like SW sandy ridge. Or am I seriously color blind? I feel like I could tie the gray in with the rug/window treatments but I need another accent color in here as well. I am so lost. thank you all for taking the time. You are too kind.

Agree that the seam should not have a gap in it. This can happen when not enough glue is on edges or mismatching. Make sure when you are laying on the paper that you push outward on the seams for the glue to gather there. Wallpaper is usually a bit stretchable and the seams can be set together without being seen. Wallpapering such a small vertical area would be easy to try with a roll, take note of the process, results, etc.. And easy to remove if it looked too fake...oops...faux. Also, as said, wallpaper in past was sold in double rolls and the sq. ft. is listed for coverage, not linear ft. I can't remember if the coverage is noted depending upon a pattern repeat or not. With beadboard there would not be a pattern repeat. The only issue with this paper is what Lov mentioned. The paper is a raised foam material, laying down and rubbing horizontal could show after the fact. Am wondering though if it bounces back to original pattern. There are many textures offered in this foam product and haven't heard of anyone having problems with it. Or if the wallpapering process is the same as for smooth. I think the paper also needs wood trim wherever it stops for a nice finish. Even where the wallpaper and counter meet. You wouldn't have to worry about a perfect cut, let the trim cover it. Plus a thin line of caulk to seal bottom and top. Specifically if used near water. On the blog I noticed they had not painted the undersides of the cupboards. Would be interested in hearing from those using this if it is the same wallpaper process...I always used a damp towel to go over for good attachment and smooth finish. With a flat plastic edger on the seams to push glue for better adhesion. The resilience for long term use....Will it retain shape if cleaned off in the future too. As much as I like beadboard, there is an ongoing need to keep clean in the crevices. And how workable the glue is. And how to finish the underside of cabinets. For a backsplash I feel staying with wood is a better option. Ceilings wouldn't have the water exposure, furniture and walls less abuse. Although I did get a fleeting idea of doing the side of my fridge to match the wood wall finish. Easy to remove if it looked stupid.

The granite is called Terra Brazilis. The photos I posted were taken without a flash because the flash was making a glare on the granite. Here's a photo of the big picture with a flash (more white). To do a close-up of the granite without yellow and without glare will probably require a photo in daylight, which is pretty scarce here lately when I'm home. I'll try to do that later. japper: yes, I still love the granite today. I find myself stroking it, and gazing lovingly at the gnurled brown patterns. Go for the DIY! If you have questions along the way, just stop in and ask, as there are lots of people willing to help out. If you want to see a couple bathrooms we did in our house, click the link below. It doesn't have quite the detail that this thread does, but it might give you some idea. We're off to MKE early tomorrow for a few days. We're going to help my sister and her DH put in a linoleum floor, remove wallpaper, and do some odd jobs. See you all when we get back and try to decide on a backsplash. I'm thinking of cream-colored matte finish subway tile with a decorative border of some kind running through it, but I could easily change my mind. I need to go immerse myself in the backsplash bio. Here is a link that might be useful: Weedy Acres DIY Journal