Easy Update (I promise, it really is easy this time)

This is so easy, I probably shouldn't post it. But I thought it was a cute idea and a quick fix. All you need is a bottle of soap and a can of spray paint. You might already have both, so this project would cost you $0. Everyone has to love that!

I am one of those cheap-o's that gets a $1 bottle of soap, and then the $5 bottle to refill it with. Years later, the soap is an indistinguishable color, due to mixing all that soap. And so it sits, as ugly as can be, but totally effective!

I am also the cheap-o that wont just buy a pump to replace my $1. If i dont like it better, why would i buy it? (I did however buy this one for $3 -- GASP! I wanted the cool shape.)

So, I present to you a solution to my dilemma, and maybe yours too. (Or maybe you just want a 20 minute project that will change SOMETHING in your house.)

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS TUTORIAL?

I simply took that clear bottle and spray painted it. Yup, that was it. Two thin even coats later and some drying time (I just left it on the cardboard overnight), voila! A new soap dispenser that looks all expensive. *Note: I spray painted outside. Left 20 minutes between coats.)

I have no problem with the pump action at all. It does not stick or anything if you apply it thin and even. With spray paint, it is ok not to cover everything the first time.

Now i have to upgrade the bathroom to match it. :-)

(The spray paint costs about $6, but for me it was leftover from next weeks project post.)

Comments

Parson's Wife said…

That is using the old head! or bottle.

August 29, 2011 at 9:10 AM

Heidi said…

I hear that spray paint is addicting - you'll want to spray everything you see!

August 29, 2011 at 9:30 AM

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