Who ever invented shutters is an evil guy.  Nothing's ever easy around here, but seriously!  With more nooks and crannies than a Thomas' English Muffin, the living room shutters are the very last item on the punch list that we have to finish to make this room complete.  Unfortunately, the dread associated with this project made for a little too much procrastination...

These shutters had seen better days.  But a little elbow grease and lots of sandpaper made these beauties as smooth as a baby's bottom.

They were hung and prepped for painting.

 

And now, they've received several coats of paint using a spray attachment for the air compressor.  They will require some hand painting as well but looking pretty good.

Question of the day:  Why do gnats love wet paint?!?

I'm curious about the reason for "hand painting." Second color?

Actually, painting with the same color but brushing some on the solid side where the sprayer didn't get into a couple cracks. Trying to avoid drips, didn;t get enough spray into a few places...