Monday, February 13, 2012

BLACK DOORS


When I was a young girl 
I saw a picture in a magazine of a house with black doors throughout.
I knew in an instant when I had my own home 
 I had to paint my doors black!







I removed the hinges and stripped 6 layers of paint from them
 then did the same with the brass and glass door knobs and gave them a good scrubbing.
( 80 years of gook removed).  
I then lightly sanded the doors and painted them  Cannonball (Ace color).
I used Clark+Kensington paint+primer from Ace in satin.
This job was a little time consuming, but very rewarding.
- Michelle

Steamer trunk-Antique Mall, Port Townsend Washington.
Victrola-Craigslist, Grand Junction Colorado.
Multi paned window-Blown down barn Oregon Coast.
Shutters-Yard Sale, Key West Florida.
Antique oak plant stand- Craigslist Telluride Colorado.
Hanging lantern-Habitat ReStore, Glenwood Springs Colorado.

3 comments:

  1. I love the black doors - great job. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and your words of advice. I completely agree and we are on the same page about collecting and keeping memories. I have a small collection of shells that will be coming with us. We may also do a beach memory jar before we leave and take some South Padre Island sand with us ;). I am off to read more about your lovely cottage. :D

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  2. The black doors look gorgeous Michelle! Love them. And, I love reading your source list- we've traveled the same roads (except for Florida;) Your new (old;) chandelier sounds wonderful- will you please do a post on it; would love to see it!!

    xojoan

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  3. I think black doors are elegant, and so different! I look forward to following your journey of restoration. Your house is adorable! Thanks for visiting my blog and for your comment.
    Claudia

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