Rita Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi everyone I havent been here for a long time to post.Anyway I done a Duracraft heritage,and messed up big time.I put it together without painting it.It is very hard to paint now.I am posting a pic of it (what I have painted so far)I'd like some opinions from others.Does the color scheme look ok?Will I ever get it painted without really messing it up?Please share your opinions.I have missed being here.Love this forum!Any ideas to improve it.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi everyone I havent been here for a long time to post.Anyway I done a Duracraft heritage,and messed up big time.I put it together without painting it.It is very hard to paint now.I am posting a pic of it (what I have painted so far)I'd like some opinions from others.Does the color scheme look ok?Will I ever get it painted without really messing it up?Please share your opinions.I have missed being here.Love this forum!Any ideas to improve it.Thanks Forgot to add this pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I like your color scheme. I agree it must be hard to paint now, but not impossible. You could try masking bits that are already painted or you don't want painted so that paint doesn't get on them. Use a good quality masking tape from the hardware store with low stick (meant for freshly painted surfaces). Keep going, don't lose heart. It's looking great! (whinge whine I want a heritage!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I'm glad to see you back, Rita. If the colors showing on my monitor are anything close to what you're using, they SING! Possibly a dark gold if you feel inclined to use a third color (or a golden beige)to pick out details, but those colors look SO good! When I built my first Dura-Craft kit the instructions suggested I want to paint/ decorate before building, and when I watched the video and saw how it looked unpainted I knew NO WAY was I going to be able to paint that puppy after it was built! You must have a steady hand & infinite patience, because it really looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 I like your color scheme. I agree it must be hard to paint now, but not impossible. You could try masking bits that are already painted or you don't want painted so that paint doesn't get on them. Use a good quality masking tape from the hardware store with low stick (meant for freshly painted surfaces). Keep going, don't lose heart. It's looking great! (whinge whine I want a heritage!) Hi there I have been painting all day,and i finished two sides completly,and a little of the front.It really is tedious work.Hope I didnt mess up to bad lol.I didnt use any masking tape but I tried to be very careful.Thanks for your comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 I'm glad to see you back, Rita. If the colors showing on my monitor are anything close to what you're using, they SING! Possibly a dark gold if you feel inclined to use a third color (or a golden beige)to pick out details, but those colors look SO good! When I built my first Dura-Craft kit the instructions suggested I want to paint/ decorate before building, and when I watched the video and saw how it looked unpainted I knew NO WAY was I going to be able to paint that puppy after it was built! You must have a steady hand & infinite patience, because it really looks nice! Hi Havanaholly It's so good to be back.I have been painting about all day.I am going to post a couple of pics.Let me know what you think ok.It's great seeing you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 some pics of what I have done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Nicely done! You must have a very steady hand. :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Thanks Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Geez! It looks great! Love the colors! Holly you had a great idea with that gold! It just sparkles! Keep up the good work Rita! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hi Wolfie Thanks.I have been thinking about the gold.I only hope my paint job doesnt look to bad.Some of it is so very hard to do.I do a section and when it dries I go back and touch up what I have messed up.The most mess ups happened in the section above the top banister,it is so hard to get to.Also the banisters on the inside were a bear to do.I am right handed and even used my left hand to do some of it really trying to say the least,plus I have a stiff neck now too,but I am loving it (the challenge).I am hoping to finish today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hi Rita, nice to see you again I like your colors. My Heritage is in the basement. I got as far as getting my walls up (need to trim down the posts at an angle to accept the roof. I've been dreading that part. anyway....i had decided that i don't like my colors so i need to completely start over and take the house apart. Woudn't be a bad idea anyway, i need to get new corner posts from a seller on ebay... two of mine are warped. so one of these years i'll get back to the heritage. i love the windows and the staircase. can't wait to see how yours turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hi iluvcats.It's nice to see you again too.Well I finaly finished except the top porch.Do you have any suggestions of what to do with it?I dont know whether to stain it or paint it white (the floor).I would love to hear any suggestions from anyone.I think it does look pretty with these colors too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I luv, luv what you have done with your Heritage!!! Maybe you could match the above porch floor with the same brick pattern below, or at least the same colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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