The price we pay for flawless trim

Three days of prep for just one hour of spraying! This part of the renovation is a double-edged sword for me. On one hand, transforming the trim with paint is incredibly satisfying - it instantly modernizes the space. But the mess! Oh, the mess. It's a total nightmare.

Take a look at this black window—that's overspray, and trust me, it's everywhere. Spraying requires turning the room into a plastic cocoon because paint finds a way to defy gravity and lands everywhere. Sometimes, I think we should have hired the pros and moved out for a week. But here we are, DIY warriors determined to conquer the majority of this renovation.

Our living room is currently a disaster zone—you wouldn't even want to attempt walking through it. Last night, we resorted to a bedroom window escape for dinner (I slightly hope the neighbors were watching for their pure enjoyment). But hey, every project has its messy middle, right? The final reveal will be totally worth it!

We're tackling the final touches this weekend. We'll fill missed holes, sand down any rough-looking surface, and apply a second coat of paint.