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How a Barn Door Can Make a Big Difference in Your Home
Sam Lutz • June 5, 2018
Barn doors are pretty neat. They’re also very much “in” right now. A barn door can be a unique addition to any part of your home. Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen, dining room, bathroom, or even your laundry room, a barn door can be just the piece you need to make your space really stand out to your guests.
Where do I buy a barn door?
You can buy a barn door at pretty much any home improvement retailer, such as Home Depot, Lowes, etc. You can also purchase them online through Amazon, Wayfair and others. However, you can save a little bit of money by buying the hardware and putting it all together yourself.
Where do I put my fancy new barn door?
Barn doors look great in numerous settings. The picture above shows a barn door separating the kitchen from the dining room. Notice it makes the space look very modern, and plays well with the walls and hardwood floors.
Basically, anywhere you currently have a door, you can put a barn door; however,it looks best when separating two different spaces like in the picture above. It also looks great for a laundry room or as a closet door in your bedrooms.
Are barn doors expensive?
Barn doors aren’t exactly cheap, but they sure are neat. Through some quick research, barn doors start around $200 and go up from there depending on your choice of finish and materials.
Should you paint your barn door?
Absolutely. If you’re doing it yourself you will definitely want to spruce it up a bit with a good bit of sanding, a coat of wooden protectant, and a color that will match the rest of the room.
How to protect and preserve my new antique piece
Once you’ve finished staining or painting, it’s important to pick a finishing option. Many people go for a polyurethane finish because it will keep your wooden piece looking beautiful for a long time. It also does a great job of improving the durability of the wood.
Stop in at Ace Paints
At Ace Paint and Unfinished Furniture, we help homeowners pick the perfect colors for any part of their home. To see our huge selection of paint colors, stop in at one of our convenient store locations today.
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