Thursday, February 9, 2012

Fun With old cabinet doors

Have old cabinet doors lying around? Don't throw them out.....
This is a before shot of the cabinet door below. It is shown vertical here.
The frame has already been stained dark, the inside panel is the original color of the door.
The blue is tape. Sorry for such a bad before photo.

  • Make hanging art work out of them. Paint a picture or perhaps a printed verse or numbers.Using all types of media from paint, plasters and decoupage to create your art work.
  • Make a chalkboard out of the center panel and it already has a built in frame. Simply sand the center panel slightly, tape off the area you want to be a chalk board, prime with a dark tinted primer, dry then roll on or using the spray can variety apply the chalk paint. Three coats are best.
  • Apply vinyl lettering to one for a cool looking sign.
  • Attach hooks to the bottom of one and create a coat hook.
  • Any type of paint finish can be done on cabinet doors to give a unique look for any decor.
  • Attach photos to the center panel and you already have a frame.
  • Using magnet paint and marker board paint create your own message center.
  • Give the door a distressed paint finish. Add cup hooks in even rows over the center panel of the door. Apply numbers on tags or paint them on under each cup hook for an old fashioned hotel key holder. No more lost keys.
AFTER:
Here's an example of art work done on an old cabinet door.
I may attach coat hooks or door knobs along the bottom yet.
The frame is still wet in this photo.

2 comments:

Nathan said...

Wow. I wish I had half as much creativity you have. I see a junk door...and you saw that. Very solid work

Angie said...

Thanks Nathan.