From Curb Side Door to First Impression Art Piece!
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Verlica on Mar 19, 2017
How did you mount it on the wall?
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Pat Barltrop on Dec 28, 2017
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Cynthia on Dec 04, 2018
Love the pictures. What size are they printed in?
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Charity on Jan 20, 2015
We just found a french door for this and are trying to figure out how to get the glass out
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Geene Scott on Jun 04, 2016
Me too. How?
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Tara on Jan 24, 2015
I've seen a lot of questions that I am wondering about myself. But haven't seen any responses, like How did you affix the photos? How are the railroad spikes attached? How was the door hung to the wall? What paint was used? It would be really nice if the questions would be addressed......
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Lori Rodgers on Mar 30, 2015
@Tara I agree. The best way to hang the door on the wall would be to use molly bolts...my father use to make mantle shelves and he would use molly bolts screwed into studs (stud finder would be advisable). The rest I'm still trying to figure it out. As an artist, I would use any kind of paint or ask what kind at the paint store. You can also get cheap paint (ones that were mistakes for half the price. Railroad spikes: Looks like they drilled a hole first (whatever the drill bit size would be depends on the spikes, then insert glue into hole, then spike. Not sure what type of glue since it is iron and wood/ E6000 is great for jewelry, ceramics etc. Have fun and I hoped this helped.
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Angie on Feb 26, 2015
Try this link for This OId House...... Still working on the best way to hang my door tho.... http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/step/0,,20400341_last,00.html
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Jon Golden on Mar 28, 2015
I love this and plan to make one similar this weekend. To attach the railroad spikes simply drill a hole with a paddle bit and hammer them in with a mallet. If they're too long you can cut them down but it's not easy. I'd spray them with clear poly to keep rust off your coats. I often put some wood glue in the hole before hammering them in for added strength. To hang the door on the wall I'd use a French cleat. They sell them at hardware stores. They can handle a lot of weight.
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Geene Scott on Jun 04, 2016
Did anyone figure how to get photos in/on? I'd like to chg mine out as gkids grow. PLEASE someone answer me at geenescott@hotmail.com
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Jasmin on Jun 07, 2016
I added the photos to the back of the glass and placed a piece of cardboard over them. I'm not sure about removing the glass as someone asked earlier. I did not remove the glass. The spikes are attached by drilling the holes on an angle, add some industrial adhesive in the hole and place the spikes. To hang, we used lag bolts direct into studs, however if you plan on swapping photos often, a french cleat would be a better option - you can ask your local hardware store how to use those when you buy them. As for paint - I don't recall this was years ago. I would assume a flat black with a rub on poly after.
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Ari Goldberg | VivaLasDiy on Sep 02, 2016
Love the idea of adding a small shelf on top of the window.
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Nicki on Sep 21, 2016
I loved this project, the hardest part was proberbly stripping the old paint off the door.Instead of individual photos I printed a photo quality poster the size of the door of the Paris skyline.To do this I needed a high resolution photo that I purchased online.I love the finished product and I have a lot of comments on it from friends and family. Thank you for the inspiration .
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Sarah Ponsart on Sep 10, 2018
I like the one you sold, but I absolutely love the one with the pictures! I seriously think it is just so awesome. It looks like something you'd pay a lot of money for. And I love the quote in the middle, my hubby and I always say "your crazy fits my crazy".
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Alice on Jan 04, 2021
is there any way to get the instructions on how to make this awesome piece? Thank you!
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I have a 15 lite door that I want to use and put pictures as well. My glass panes are 16 1/2" x 6 1/4"