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DIY Antique Door to Headboard

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Antique Door After

After

Antique Door Before

Before

This easy DIY project will turn your bedroom into a rustic retreat. An old door is transformed into a beautiful headboard and it only takes a few coats of Chalked Paint and some decorative trim.

Step 1: Remove old hardware from the door.

Step 2: Using a paint scraper, remove all loose paint from the door. Sand the door lightly.

Step 3: If needed, fill existing small holes with wood putty and a putty knife.

Step 4: Cut 1x4 and decorative trim to the length of the long side of the door, then attach them to the long side of the door with nails.

Step 5: Once wood putty is dry, brush on one light coat of Chalked Paint in Linen White. Let the paint dry for approximately 2-4 hours.

Step 6: Dry brush the Chalked Paint in Charcoal next. Dab the tip of the brush in the paint. Wipe any excess off with a paper towel or rag.  Apply by using quick, light brush strokes. Let dry for approximately 2-4 hours.

Step 7: To distress, use a paint scraper to scrape down the original surface in some spots. 

TIP: Chalked paint is fully cured in 24 hours. Rust-Oleum Chalked Clear Protective Topcoat can be applied for added protection. 

Other Materials:

  • Antique Door
  • Decorative Trim
  • Tools To Remove Hardware
  • Hammer and Nails or Nail Gun
  • High Quality Synthetic Paint Brush
  • Putty Knife
  • Putty Scraper
  • Wood Putty
  • Sandpaper
  • Gloves
  • Drop Cloth

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