tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post8071329544178726174..comments2024-03-29T00:17:14.265-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: How to install a cement board backsplashThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-60783598485787243412021-08-03T22:02:29.918-04:002021-08-03T22:02:29.918-04:00Grease and everything else wiped up easily! As lon...Grease and everything else wiped up easily! As long as you use a semi gloss or gloss paint it will be easy to clean. Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7135422350441248682021-08-02T17:17:53.772-04:002021-08-02T17:17:53.772-04:00This is great....I love the look and the function(...This is great....I love the look and the function(esp behind the range). Have you started cooking yet? How are the grease splatters? <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-16376728758092063902021-02-12T14:14:07.520-05:002021-02-12T14:14:07.520-05:00I'm not sure of the exact name, but I found it...I'm not sure of the exact name, but I found it at Home Depot. You can see more about it here: https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2015/10/my-unusual-backsplash-choice.htmlThrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-49256463446271762772021-02-02T10:07:07.191-05:002021-02-02T10:07:07.191-05:00Would you be able to share the exact product you u...Would you be able to share the exact product you used for your kitchen? Right now my husband and I are looking at the James Hardie Artisan 8.25" V-groove siding, but to me is looks like the space between each plank will be too wide. I'm curious what product you actually used. abt838https://www.blogger.com/profile/13732870492854410258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-59980257217091732212015-10-28T09:53:49.280-04:002015-10-28T09:53:49.280-04:00Hi! Do you have another link to the trim paint bru...Hi! Do you have another link to the trim paint brush you use? It wouldn't work for me. Or a description to search the web for the specific one? thanks!!! Love your blog!<br /><br />KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7508393201185127932015-10-26T19:15:02.827-04:002015-10-26T19:15:02.827-04:00How did you finish the planks? I love this idea a...How did you finish the planks? I love this idea and want to do it in my kitchen (for now I do want to keep the planks white, but will have to see after they are up). I like the look of the planks and don't want to lose the texture. I think the space between planks helps that look, so I'm not sure how to keep the look and feel of the planks and still caulk between them. Did you use enamel paint or put some sort of sealant over them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-52545483795061843092015-10-26T11:26:55.874-04:002015-10-26T11:26:55.874-04:00I can see why you changed your mind! I do like the...I can see why you changed your mind! I do like the white but there wasn't much contrast and not very much texture at all, kind of looked like you just had a white painted wall. Now it looks awesome! Still soft but you can see the boards and it totally ties in with your living room. Great choice and I am so happy it worked out for you :) <br /><br />Can't wait for more!!! Eee so close, so exciting!<br /><br />Enjoy your time with your boy and family :) <br /><br />Lauren Baxter | Lovely Decor <br />xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16561904553546031188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-2669254783348426092015-10-22T22:42:02.634-04:002015-10-22T22:42:02.634-04:00Good to know, Sofia, but I think I actually got my...Good to know, Sofia, but I think I actually got myself in a frazzle when I meant to explain that anyone doing renovations need to be aware that in older houses it can contain asbestos. (I had surgery recently and my brain is still in anesthetic mode me thinks!) In Australia we are seeing a higher rate of Mesothelioma and Asbestosis in younger people who are going gung-ho in the reno's of older homes and unaware much fibre cement contained asbestos. <br />So Yes! Wear a mask no matter what! Who wants gakky clagged up lungs!<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00483140712335480864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-67036116517630995232015-10-21T10:02:03.676-04:002015-10-21T10:02:03.676-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Katherine @ Grass Stainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258123193553569060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-54166683949710556862015-10-21T09:59:28.276-04:002015-10-21T09:59:28.276-04:00Sarah, I'm so glad you changed directions when...Sarah, I'm so glad you changed directions when it didn't feel right to you. You're fearless! About your hood, I just put in a vented hood that is stained, not painted. I actually had someone build the hood for a few hundred dollars, and then bought the vent at Home Depot to put in it. You can see it here: http://www.grass-stains.com/2015/07/before-after-kitchen.html Katherine @ Grass Stainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258123193553569060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-35794738755191133752015-10-21T06:16:38.387-04:002015-10-21T06:16:38.387-04:00Hi Maria-you are partly right, but a 2 second Goog...Hi Maria-you are partly right, but a 2 second Google search revealed this: "In 1981, the manufacturers of Hardiplank put an end to the use of asbestos in their product. Today, the use of asbestos is banned in many countries. In most fiber-cement products produced since 1981, the asbestos has been replaced with cellulose fibers, which do not pose a health risk."<br />Read more : http://www.ehow.com/facts_7235298_history-asbestos-hardie-planks.html<br /><br />Still a very good idea to use a high quality dust mask-why breath in all that dusty crap if you can avoid it! :)<br />SofiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-61287014526150614802015-10-21T02:59:05.921-04:002015-10-21T02:59:05.921-04:00Sarah you are a wonder I never cease to admire. Th...Sarah you are a wonder I never cease to admire. The things you do just amaze me no end. <br />You always know what's right for your tastes and why not, it's your home so you should do what feels right to you. Your instincts are right on the button. I'd sure love to have some walls in our single wide with planks but convincing hubs is out of sight. He's not into fixing things up cause it will make me happy, he's kinda lazy about things like that. But am sure there are many things I don't do he'd like to have done so can't complain. Would it do me any good, heck no. Enjoy rest of week. Always love your posts. srpprcrftrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861352034915359506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-31054860470160400352015-10-21T02:47:06.885-04:002015-10-21T02:47:06.885-04:00Fibre cement is asbestos and I am glad you wore a ...Fibre cement is asbestos and I am glad you wore a mask but I am afraid it is not something that many people realise can cause huge health problems down the track. In Australia James Hardie was sued and the people won the case against them. James Hardie went to USA to sell you unsuspecting people the same products. BE VERY WARY to anyone who uses Hardiplank or similar named products. Fibre cement is asbestos! No matter WHO makes it. <br />Now onto happier things, I love what you did in the end. I wish I had your energy! Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00483140712335480864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-25146966218833869912015-10-21T01:02:01.524-04:002015-10-21T01:02:01.524-04:00I am so with you on loving white trim that stands ...I am so with you on loving white trim that stands out against the colored wall. I do love all white BUT having lived in apartments from age 14 to 33, white walls are a little boring. <br />Oh and I hate the colored outlets, they should be white. I don't like the ones that don't have a cover, where you can see the screws. A nice all white cover looks good. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346714442242646290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-49838561711807962432015-10-21T00:59:50.381-04:002015-10-21T00:59:50.381-04:00I am so with you on loving white trim that stands ...I am so with you on loving white trim that stands out against the colored wall. I do love all white BUT having lived in apartments from age 14 to 33, white walls are a little boring. <br />Oh and I hate the colored outlets, they should be white. I don't like the ones that don't have a cover, where you can see the screws. A nice all white cover looks good. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346714442242646290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-48812772907359280822015-10-20T22:15:52.292-04:002015-10-20T22:15:52.292-04:00Where are the spaces/gaps between each board? Are...Where are the spaces/gaps between each board? Are they just not showing up in the photos, I can't see them?Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087518424042621306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-88938359066867546002015-10-20T13:01:09.117-04:002015-10-20T13:01:09.117-04:00Sending some photos over now!Sending some photos over now!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432715806431683116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-49563380691974230922015-10-20T11:23:43.376-04:002015-10-20T11:23:43.376-04:00The plug area is painted too. no mess up (no spray...The plug area is painted too. no mess up (no spray paint there). <br />I will email you a pic of the outlet, used daily for 8+ years. Used for coffee maker which is plugged and unplugged daily.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-27963209724584425862015-10-20T09:18:06.157-04:002015-10-20T09:18:06.157-04:00You amaze me. That is all. :)You amaze me. That is all. :)Amy Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01509425024124880547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-40574458995170157352015-10-20T09:14:30.149-04:002015-10-20T09:14:30.149-04:00Looks lovely!! Way better than white for sure. I d...Looks lovely!! Way better than white for sure. I did this planking in my dining room and also filled in the gaps with caulk. I then took a butternife to gently score the gaps to give a little more definition without seeing black gaps. Just a thought. Also, have you considered(bc you love contrast) painting inside of the window frame and grids black? I just did this to mine and it seriously looks so beautiful! shawnee23https://www.blogger.com/profile/08138300451391012522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-80236122395114506122015-10-20T09:02:00.869-04:002015-10-20T09:02:00.869-04:00Love the gray and I agree it will make a pretty co...Love the gray and I agree it will make a pretty contrast with the white cabinetry, trim and counter tops. I definitely think a wood stained vent hood would bring in the warmth and look awesome with the floating shelves. My whole house is predominately gray, wood tones and white so I can totally see your vision!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10681406745964189589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-40430827924210402592015-10-20T08:00:24.638-04:002015-10-20T08:00:24.638-04:00Good call on painting out the white. It did nothi...Good call on painting out the white. It did nothing for the room. Can you remind us what color is on your other walls in those rooms?Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307698461914823028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-60174257563854509612015-10-20T08:00:13.761-04:002015-10-20T08:00:13.761-04:00Good call on painting out the white. It did nothi...Good call on painting out the white. It did nothing for the room. Can you remind us what color is on your other walls in those rooms?Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307698461914823028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-70923066715509427902015-10-20T07:52:32.915-04:002015-10-20T07:52:32.915-04:00Where did you get those lights?? Love them!!Where did you get those lights?? Love them!!CKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060039857488372105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-34670883703502676162015-10-20T07:10:14.302-04:002015-10-20T07:10:14.302-04:00I love reading about your projects, your problem s...I love reading about your projects, your problem solving and tenacity. There is an online source for wall plates called www.wallplatesonline.com. I also think stainless wall plates would work with the gray and you can get those at bog box stores. On the vent hood, I had a custom one built for our new home and it was vented and not under cabinets. You can vent it through an outside wall if you don't want to go through the roof. Can't wait to see the finished look. Nancihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510873942688448880noreply@blogger.com