This photo has been
in my idea folder for
some time and when
I found a well worn
plywood box on the
road side .....
I knew it was the right candidate to recreate my own
in the photo from Pottery Barn for over $600
It has wonderful worn edges and unbelievable character.
The problem was it was too worn in places to look good
and be safe to use everyday as a coffee table.
The problem was it was too worn in places to look good
and be safe to use everyday as a coffee table.
I started by removing some unnecessary bits
and quickly moved to cutting pine boards with
45 degree angles needed to trim the box.
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I started to paint the new wood with a chocolate
color paint and sanded it through in areas.
Then I washed the whole piece with watered down
ASCP Graphite before waxing the first time.
After getting a nice even look between the original
wood and the new pine, I washed it with a thick
muddy beige to give it an even tone of age.
I installed some wonderful hinges across the back,
a vintage catch in front,
and the original metal corner guards using some
nail head trim. I loved the original trunk handles,
unfortunatly there was only one when I found it.
BEFORE AFTER
POTTERY BARN MINE
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Stop into FIRSTFINDS HARDWARE STORE to see all the
vintage hardware we have available for your next project.
vintage hardware we have available for your next project.
also has hundreds of switch plates to choose from
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