Submitted by jont on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 20:16

First project. Followed the plans exactly. Since it was my first project I used furring strips to save money. It still ended up costing me a bit for some extra tools (counter sink drill bits, wood filler, sanding paper). Used a cream color water based paint for the base coat followed by a very light coat of bright blue on top. I sanded it to the desired distressed look I wanted then sealed it with a clear coat.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
~$75
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner