The chalk paint went right onto the melamine.
Chalk painted barn doors.
I was getting bored with the white and i was ready to make a change.
Valspar chalkboard paint matte black 6 3 4 in utility gate pull.
These sliding doors in our master suite and laundry room are modern yet rustic and farmhouse yet classic.
A little more chalk paint love our laundry room door revamp.
Two coats of chalk paint a light sanding finish it up with a thin coat of wax.
You can read more details about the process in any of my posts about chalk paint.
If you ll need to open the door from the side opposite the barn door rail drill a 2 inch hole on that side about waist height and 8 1 2 inches from the door edge for a recessed cup pull.
How to diy barn doors we chose to hang two barn doors in our new home one chalk board painted and one gel stained.
Add it to the pantry kitchen or entry with a calendar to keep track of your family s comings and goings.
2 in satin nickel sliding door cup pull optional.
Paint one or both.
The other barn door was not purchased through wayfair and is a very different style altogether but barn doors in general are a fabulous and contemporary space saver for small spaces where you do not want t door that opens in or out that takes up space or hits something else as a barrier to entry or exit.
Check out my post diy.
For the metal door you need to prime first.
The chalkboard barn door is also a creative addition to the playroom and bedroom of your budding artist.
You can do this project on the cheap with this easy tutorial.