TO MARK AND SCOTT: Thanks for your prompt response and info. You guys really know your stuff. Thanks for the "heads-up" about getting a quote for
painting that is so high that they hope I just go away." I am notorious for not getting those clues! "They wanted a bribe, reeeeallly?" That sort of thing. Any-hoo, WHITE is my new favorite color. Just trying to look more vintage with a silver gray -- but heck -- I'm already vintage enough, thank you.