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Door Headboard

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  • Estimated Time

    Approximately 6-8 hours

  • Challenge Level

    Easy

  • Tools & Supplies:

    • Antique Door
    • Decorative Trim
    • Tools To Remove Hardware
    • Hammer and Nails or Nail Gun
    • High quality synthetic paint brush
    • Putty Scraper
    • Wood Putty
    • Sandpaper
    • Putty Knife
    • Drop Cloth
    • Gloves
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A door headboard will turn your bedroom into a rustic retreat. Learned how to transform an old door into a beautiful headboard with Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint and some decorative trim.

Step 1: Remove old hardware from the door.

Step 2: Use a paint scraper to remove all loose paint from the door. Sand the door lightly.

Step 3: If needed, fill existing small holes with wood putty and a putty knife.

Step 4: Cut 1x4 and decorative trim to the length of the long side of the door, then attach it to the long side of the door with nails.

Step 5: Once wood putty is dry, brush on one light coat of Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint in Linen White. Let the paint dry for approximately 2-4 hours.

Step 6: Dry brush Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint in Charcoal next. Dab the tip of the brush in the paint. Wipe any excess off with a paper towel or rag.  Apply by using quick, light brush strokes. Let dry for approximately 2-4 hours.

Step 7: To distress, use a paint scraper to scrape down the original surface in some spots. 

TIP: Chalked paint is fully cured in 24 hours. Rust-Oleum Chalked Clear Protective Topcoat can be applied for added protection.