Bar Doors Revamp

January 21st, 2011 in member junk

konarskio, member

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My $35 Splurge at the HFH Restore.

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I bought these ugly (gross and grime covered) bar doors from the Habitat for Humanity Restore for $35. I normally don't spend that much on anything, but I had a vision for these! After I spent 2 days cleaning (they came out of a local restaurant or so I am told, they were so gross!) and sanding the slats down...I painted them a coat of cream (oops paint from Home Depot). I only painted one coat as I wanted the original wood to come through when I sanded them down a bit. After a light sanding I used mahogany wood stain and brushed it on, and quickly wiped it off. I think it gives them a Restoration Hardware look. I love them! My cousin loved them more; so much so, that she is going to buy them from me to use as actual doors in her home.

Pattern or design used: My Own Design

posted in: member junk, wood, furniture, , cream, paint

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