Next, my grandfather cut the door on both sides and secured the legs (2x8 boards). The total height is 52" and the width is 72".
After 2 coats of Zinsser Primer I didn't know exactly what to do about painting the "legs" (color wise). So, I tried 3 colors I had that I thought might work...One matched almost perfectly (total luck) and once the legs and door were glazed you can barely tell that the color isn't the same. I finished it off with 2 coats of Rub-On Poly.
>Next, I replaced the original door knob with this beautiful antique glass one that I had to have 6 months ago (knowing I would use it eventually). This part was not easy... My dad (a welder) had to break down the original knob so I could use the plate. Then I glued the plate and knob (bolted together) in place. Not easy but totally worth it.
Did I mention that I had an audience? :)
;) Mimi
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