The Frumplingtons

Had a spot of decorating to do this afternoon. Just a bit of undercoat to put on the walls in the hall. We’ve been using something called Basecoat, because our walls are not particularly good, and I must say it does provide a decent enough foundation for any later colour you want to put on. However, it wasn’t so much the state of the walls that was giving cause for concern today as the fact that I might just have been taking the decorating a bit too seriously. If you feel you might have the same problem, here are a few signs to watch for:

How to tell if you are taking the decorating too seriously:

1. You mix your emulsion on a palette.
2. You stick your tongue out while painting.
3. You stand back from time to time and squint, looking at the wall with one eye.
4. You insist on wearing a beret and maybe even an apron when painting.
5. You sign your walls work when you finish.

Can’t get out of the artist mindset? Then pick a different artist to emulate: how about Jackson Pollock? Go on, pick up that brush and start splattering. There, that’s better!

Did I mention covering the furniture first? Yes, well do that too.

More home decorating tips coming soon. After we’ve scraped the paint splashes off the fridge.

Chris