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A Front Door Facelift Including Painting the Door Hardware
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For The Love Creations
(IC: professional)
After tearing down the pergola at the entrance of my home the front door was left exposed to the harsh elements for about two years. A new pergola went up and it was time for a front door makeover.
It was a gorgeous deep navy, but up close it was chipped, peeled...and frankly we just needed a bright and exciting colour change with the long-awaited arrival of Spring.
The first coat went straight onto the old finish and "primed" the surface.
The second coat did the hard work and produced a lovely opaque finish. I'd missed a few spots, so once the second coat dried, I gave it a very quick once over.
While it was drying I took a better look at the hardware, I'd intended to replace it, but the closest I found was about $200...
Instead I painted it with Autentico Vintage Chalk Paint in Nearly Black...and I'm thrilled with the result!! Saved myself a ton of money too!
Thrilled with the end result. The colour is a stretch for me and honestly, I'm not sure it will stay for the long-term, but it's been a successful project with a happy result to welcome Spring!
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Published August 28th, 2014 2:21 AM
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