tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post6259989821802017339..comments2024-02-23T23:53:50.877-08:00Comments on The Yellow Cape Cod: 31 Days of Character Building: Out With OakThe Yellow Cape Codhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-52218271038033178902015-08-16T22:32:09.271-07:002015-08-16T22:32:09.271-07:00I agree with all of the husbands out there. Paint...I agree with all of the husbands out there. Painting is just a fad and makes it look cheap. Soon people will be stripping off the paint to reveal the beautiful wood. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-92011227558481819842013-10-14T11:04:56.396-07:002013-10-14T11:04:56.396-07:00This post inspired my husband and I to paint our o...This post inspired my husband and I to paint our oak banister! I've written about it here...http://wp.me/p3SMID-W<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-9618274607402039592013-06-28T03:45:14.995-07:002013-06-28T03:45:14.995-07:00We have that cheap-looking oak trim and doors thro...We have that cheap-looking oak trim and doors throughout the house. My husband believes in everything has to match so we have oak furniture and oak cabinets as well. Everything is brown, and I don't like it and haven't since we've lived here for 14 years! I prefer the white trim, but my husband doesn't and won't change the color. How do I at least get rid of the "oak" brown color with furniture and accessories and what colors go with oak? In magazines, everything I see has the white trim.Lee Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-82712584151960837012013-06-23T05:39:06.170-07:002013-06-23T05:39:06.170-07:00Did you prime as well? Love this - starting today!...Did you prime as well? Love this - starting today!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404662899058798679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-33008634708526866132013-06-23T05:38:48.662-07:002013-06-23T05:38:48.662-07:00Did you prime as well? Love this - starting today!...Did you prime as well? Love this - starting today!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404662899058798679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-43344662843422452132013-03-14T12:54:14.133-07:002013-03-14T12:54:14.133-07:00We painted our oak trim white as well. I love it! ...We painted our oak trim white as well. I love it! I felt very limited with wall paint color choices when the trim was oak. Now I have so many more options. I love the door color. Is that painted? If so what color? <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-77708281752562780772013-01-03T15:45:03.887-08:002013-01-03T15:45:03.887-08:00Hi there, I always recommend sanding. I know it&#...Hi there, I always recommend sanding. I know it's a lot of work but in order for the finish to last, sanding is essential. Best, SarahThe Yellow Cape Codhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-23712302807676332432013-01-03T00:33:37.289-08:002013-01-03T00:33:37.289-08:00New to pinterest so excuse the delay in questions ...New to pinterest so excuse the delay in questions but can you prime and paint rather than sand...we took on our kitchen with that oak and stained...huge pain. Also a new trend is painting the doors black...any suggestions on process and would a deep brown be ok?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-37506722621445575612012-12-07T20:07:14.379-08:002012-12-07T20:07:14.379-08:00I think I'll skip this latest decorating edict...I think I'll skip this latest decorating edict about painting oak. That was what my mother did to all of her furniture in the sixties & seventies. In the eighties and nineties everyone was stripping off the paint because it was dated and returning furniture to natural wood. It was a royal pain stripping the paint. I will just remain out of the trend. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-80516951434857079372012-12-04T18:41:07.240-08:002012-12-04T18:41:07.240-08:00I also prefer white woodwork to oak. (I am talkin...I also prefer white woodwork to oak. (I am talking about the builder-grade oak woodwork in a 1990's home, not the beautiful natural woodwork in older homes.) The problem I have is there is so much of it. Every room, every door, the entire staircase, the kitchen, the fire place, the french doors into the living room... Any suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-42970755884872513742012-12-03T18:38:10.352-08:002012-12-03T18:38:10.352-08:00We just moved into a home with oak trim, cabinets,...We just moved into a home with oak trim, cabinets, etc... It is not orangey-a bit warmer than that. The stain on it is Minwax Early American, I believe. The trim is 6 inches, and onviously nice stain grade. However, you almost have to study it to realize that the home was upgraded to have this feature. The impact upon entering the room is just what you describe-dated. I don't want to lose any value on the home by painting the trim. And, I want to add crown molding in certain rooms, but don't want to spend a lot on trim that I don't like. Sooooo, would you go ahead and paint the nice trim? Or, do you have any tips for working with the oak?Ebbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656232984849552759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-56314893534637161652012-12-03T18:36:59.257-08:002012-12-03T18:36:59.257-08:00We just moved into a home with oak trim, cabinets,...We just moved into a home with oak trim, cabinets, etc... It is not orangey-a bit warmer than that. The stain on it is Minwax Early American, I believe. The trim is 6 inches, and onviously nice stain grade. However, you almost have to study it to realize that the home was upgraded to have this feature. The impact upon entering the room is just what you describe-dated. I don't want to lose any value on the home by painting the trim. And, I want to add crown molding in certain rooms, but don't want to spend a lot on trim that I don't like. Sooooo, would you go ahead and paint the nice trim? Or, do you have any tips for working with the oak?Ebbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656232984849552759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-22112856144804166292012-10-04T07:44:04.351-07:002012-10-04T07:44:04.351-07:00Hi Sue. Yes, you are correct the oak railing show...Hi Sue. Yes, you are correct the oak railing shown here is not my staircase. I wrote this article a few years after painting the railing. The photo represents what it looked like before. I assure you that I actually did paint the staricase white. Girl Scouts honor. :) Thanks for visiting, SarahThe Yellow Cape Codhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-32284447580507554682012-10-04T06:23:51.197-07:002012-10-04T06:23:51.197-07:00Fraud!!Fraud!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06948339297415773427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-66039915300476385962012-10-04T06:22:27.606-07:002012-10-04T06:22:27.606-07:00These before and after pictures are two TOTALLY di...These before and after pictures are two TOTALLY different staircases!!! Whats up with that?Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06948339297415773427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-15932887011576276002012-07-25T12:52:19.647-07:002012-07-25T12:52:19.647-07:00Hi Sarah, I'm new to your blog but LOVE your d...Hi Sarah, I'm new to your blog but LOVE your design ideas! I'm curious about the black on the back of your doors? I love that idea. Can you shed some light on your idea behind it and what type of paint/color you used. I'm starting to lay flooring, paint etc on my new home and would love to incorporate the black door idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-4391036348857587192012-07-24T08:55:34.903-07:002012-07-24T08:55:34.903-07:00Im curious what color that door is. We just instal...Im curious what color that door is. We just installed new primed doors that need painting. I love yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-47947851765872259402012-07-09T03:15:21.878-07:002012-07-09T03:15:21.878-07:00Anonymous, the color I used is a custom color that...Anonymous, the color I used is a custom color that is very similar to Martha Stewart Tailors Chalk. My window trim was already white. Thanks for commenting. Best, SarahThe Yellow Cape Codhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-72745938556909999622012-07-09T03:14:04.228-07:002012-07-09T03:14:04.228-07:00Anonymous, I totally agree that wood grains are be...Anonymous, I totally agree that wood grains are beautiful and add character. I'm just not a fan of orangey-light oak. Thanks for stopping by. Best, SarahThe Yellow Cape Codhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-51041245023978061712012-07-06T13:26:33.117-07:002012-07-06T13:26:33.117-07:00did you use a brush or roller? also what grain san...did you use a brush or roller? also what grain sand paper did you use?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-36350282963759488492012-07-06T08:26:41.976-07:002012-07-06T08:26:41.976-07:00I love my oak cabinets and stained pine woodwork. ...I love my oak cabinets and stained pine woodwork. Painting woodwork and trim white does not always lend itself to giving a home character. Wood tones and grains give a home a warmth that white paint does not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-66645550231482222772012-05-16T20:44:46.436-07:002012-05-16T20:44:46.436-07:00My whole house has light oak. From the kitchen cab...My whole house has light oak. From the kitchen cabinets, floors, trim... Everything and I desperately want to do this. I was wondering what color white to use? There are so many. Also, did you paint your window sashes too? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-17450031707387268202012-03-31T10:34:05.168-07:002012-03-31T10:34:05.168-07:00Did you use actual White Paint, or the "Hayse...Did you use actual White Paint, or the "Hayseed by Behr- as mentioned in a previous post?? Thanks for your help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-73646950242957115272011-10-18T18:18:57.149-07:002011-10-18T18:18:57.149-07:00Looks great! This is on our list too, but first I ...Looks great! This is on our list too, but first I have to save up to do something about the worn carpet on the stairs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533933625825629350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-79539172371460339092011-10-14T04:26:51.924-07:002011-10-14T04:26:51.924-07:00I love it, my husband does not...but what does he ...I love it, my husband does not...but what does he know. He really dislikes white painted wood...haha that is why I am really trying to start my blog..white painted wood. I really have no idea what I am doing, but trying. I love how crisp and clean this looks and it is very classy.Kelly (white painted wood)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02632476734650187140noreply@blogger.com