DIY DISTRESSED KITCHEN DOORS

I have a white bi-fold door in my kitchen that is screaming for a change! I wanted to do something different but I wasn’t sure exactly what? I had some black chalkboard paint on hand so that will do. When I begin a project I never really plan it out, and sometimes it works out.

I just begin with a foam sponge and start in the corners then back through each slat. After this was done, I started to sand in spots to give it a distressed look. Now it looks okay but not really the worn look I was hoping for. I had some light grey acrylic craft paint. I started to go over each slat again. This gave it a softer color. I went back and sanded in random spots.

Sometimes just painting a door can be the key to creating something dramatic.

BEFORE

WITH CHALKBOARD PAINT AND SANDING

AFTER WITH GREY PAINT AND SANDED

I hope this inspires you to try something new.

Painting is my favorite way to transform a space.

Now on to another project!

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