A “FAN-tastic” Coatrack
It’s always hard when you have a fan that you are replacing and the 2nd hand stores don’t want the old one even when it’s in great working condition. I can’t throw anything out, so I took the fan apart and when I did the “aha” moment happened. This project cost me $0 since I had everything in our shop, or should I say stash!
So do you see the metal parts of the fan? I also found an old cupboard door that I had in my stash and I was ready to go!
I spray painted the metal with this Rust-oleum spray paint a couple of times.
There was a button plug missing from the door so I found a baggy with spare ones. I used wood glue to attach it with and stained it a matching color to the door.
I then wiped down the door with this product. Love it!
Since it was a cupboard door I used the existing screw holes to add the D hooks.
When the fan brackets were dry I screwed them on and here she is! I think the hooks kind of look like stirrups too don’t you?! Wouldn’t this be great in a horse barn to hang your ropes or bridles!
So, I just wasn’t loving it. I painted on a coat of a medium toned gray paint and dry brushed black paint over that.
Added the black hooks back on.
And voila! Much more modern. I’m loving it now.
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I really love this idea. So much more attractive than hooks to hang your horse tack, if you have horses. Thank you for sharing your unique idea.
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Very original. Smart way to use those fan metal pieces.
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