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My husband attached the hardware, then measured where it would go on the wall.
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Here, he’s adjusting the hardware
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Now that it’s up I’m and happy with the height, it’s ready to be stained and whitewashed.
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I used miniwax early American stain on both planks.
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- I wanted to achieve a reclaimed wood look so I mixed one part water and one part latex white paint to make a wash. Using a cloth, I rubbed each plank a little section at a time, then blended in with a dry cloth. I love the outcome. My husband measured and added a plank on the top and bottom of the planks to keep them together. I stained and whitewashed the other side too as you can see it from the dining room.
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It came out exactly how I imagined it would. I absolutely love it!
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Here is the back side of the door. Wood planks were measured and added to keep it together.
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Thanks for stopping by! I hope this has inspired you to create one of your own.
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