My Spanish Window
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Booming in Spain, demolition materials are all the rage! You find a lot of stuff that can actually be recycled. So I went to the nearest carpentry warehouse in an industrial area and discovered these wonderful Spanish windows. In spite of their very bad shape for being exposed to the weather, they all had a huge potential so I purchased one for 50€...
Everything was in very poor condition: not only the frame was damaged but woodworn was beginning to affect the shutters.
This project has been a huuuuuge work, probably the hardest and longest one I ever did as I met a big challenge: few issues went on the way (frame disarmed) and it took me a large time to end with it.
I now enjoy a beautiful recycled piece on my terrace wall.
Everything was in very poor condition: not only the frame was damaged but woodworn was beginning to affect the shutters.
This project has been a huuuuuge work, probably the hardest and longest one I ever did as I met a big challenge: few issues went on the way (frame disarmed) and it took me a large time to end with it.
I now enjoy a beautiful recycled piece on my terrace wall.
After
Before
Bad condition
First cleaning
First coat of paint
Painting effects: cobalt and rusty red
Asphalt to age
After
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I really like this, so pretty.
Original and one of the nicest ideas I have seen.
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This is beautifully done!!
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Did you consider backing the window with a mirror?
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Wonderful! What are the names of these places where you can find that stuff? I also live in Spain and haven't been able to find them! Thanks.