This is one of those projects that begs the question,
"What took me so long?"
Susan brought this cool old door to one of our tag sales at least a year ago. It pretty much went straight from her car to my car. I don't think it even made it into the house. I knew immediately that it would make a great chalkboard. I even had a spot all picked out for it. But then it just kind of got buried in my garage.
I loved the crusty brown paint and didn't want to completely cover that up. So I gave it a light sanding and just dry brushed it in a pretty shade of blue. Basically that meant just barely dipping the tip of the paint brush into the paint and brushing very lightly.
The center panel got three coats of chalkboard paint.
I sealed the blue with a coat of clear wax. And the chalkboard was seasoned by rubbing it all over with the side of a piece of chalk.
Don't you love the arched top?
And how about that knob and keyhole?
It really doesn't get much easier than that!
Seriously, I have no idea what took me so long!
This one is going to hang out at our townhouse.
At least I got it done well before football season!
Ooooooh so pretty! I love the arch and the keyhole. And the blue you chose fits wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
That is so cute! I love it! Where can I find a beautiful door like that! Have to go hunting!
ReplyDeleteGood Job! I have cabinet outside that I keep intendind to pull door off, already have the chalkboard paint, guess I just need to get busy and stop procrastinating.
ReplyDeleteoops new word there, combo of intended and intending, LOL.
ReplyDeleteLove it! And, it reminds me of a project of my own: http://thediligentone.blogspot.com/2012/01/broken-armoire-door-gets-second-life.html
ReplyDeleteLOVE this idea... I've been on a chalkboard frenzy and this may be my next one! Of course I'll have to break into my husband's stash of doors but he has sooooo many I don't think he'll notice :)
ReplyDelete~Chris
I saw this when we went up for Ally's graduation. It looks so cute in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteOh how adorable! I love the shape of the door and the color you chose as well.
ReplyDeleteKelly
I love chalk boards I painted a complete door in my studio and the neighbor kids decorated it with their art work, that was over 2 years ago and the art is still there
ReplyDeleteThat is a perfect door for a chalk board! I love old doors don't you?
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful finish Sharon!
What a terrific way to use that old door! It has so much character and it turned out gorgeous. Go PSU!!!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, love this! It's perfection :)
ReplyDeletelove this! love the color! i have two doors in my garage waiting to be metamorphasized.... (i don't think that is really a word, but it is now!)
ReplyDeleteoh lovely!! you could tie a piece of chalk with some pretty ribbon or twine to that beautiful knob too! xo
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Great job! Love the blue.
ReplyDeleteWhat is it about chalk boards that are so inviting?? Maybe for this, it's the color...I love!
ReplyDeleteSharon, I have to say that I think this is one of your best projects yet- It is simple and sweet and PERFECT~ xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLove it! The keyhole is the best.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Sharon! I love the shape of the door. The curve at the top makes the whole project. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea! Never worked with chalkboard paint, but I will try soon.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the shape of the door and the little details. Plus, you totally just solved a kitchen problem for me with this project!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Thanks for the info about dry brushing over that great color and finish. What a fantastic idea.
ReplyDeleteohhh, I love it! :) Love the color, and you KNOW how I love chalkboards!
ReplyDeletegail
have a great (safe) long weekend!
Sharon, Your door turned out so cute! Love the color with the brown showing through! I would have snatched this up right away, too.:-)
ReplyDeleteSharla
Sharon, what a wonderful color combo and I don't think one could ever have enough chalkboards :) Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTanya
Love it! I have an entire chalkboard wall in our kitchen, but when we are done with that in another couple years, I would like to have something like this.
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Jessica
LOL -- I think we've ALL done this! But glad you finally pulled it out and created this beautiful piece -- my favorite part is the keyhole -- adds such charm!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute!! Chalkboard paint is fun to work with!! We appreciate you linking up with us!! It's so fun to see all of the great ideas and recipes! We hope to see you back again soon! -The Sisters
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful job, Sharon!!! It looks amazing. Megan
ReplyDeleteLove this! The arch is wonderful. Great job on the painting too.
ReplyDeletePerfect--love the color! Thanks for linking up at Beyond the Picket Fence!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color and clever idea! It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond cool. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteLove your door! Too cute. I'm visiting from Tickled Pink Friday :)
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
{my simple messterpiece}
Sharon! I love this idea. And, the blue is beautiful. Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Denyse