We wanted to build this piece for so long, but couldn't find 1/2" metal anywhere. Mind you, we live in a pretty small town. We finally just decided to use 1/8" Metal, which works just fine in my opinion. We followed the rest of the tutorial, but I find that they don't go over how to install the metal at all. That needs a tutorial all on its own. We improvised with what we had here in our small town. We ideally wanted to find old metal, but that didn't happen. So we bought new steel, spray painted it & then beat it up so it looked more vintage.
I'd say hanging the barn doors & the track is the longest part for sure.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
300 ( We live in Canada, so everything is much more expensive here )
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Top is stained in our Beachwood ( colors mixed from the Minwax stains ) Bottom is painted in pure white. Hardware is black & beaten up
Matte Polyurethane finish.
Matte Polyurethane finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
rust0r
Fri, 11/04/2016 - 10:08
Very nice! Love the top!
Very nice! Love the top!
Can you give some details as to your magical mix of stain for "Beachwood" ?
Thank you!
Kacieleigh
Sat, 09/02/2017 - 12:16
Beachwood mixture?
Does anyone know what minwax mixture was used for the Beachwood on the top piece?
rust0r
Fri, 11/04/2016 - 10:08
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