Sunday, July 27, 2014

Old ladder turned into shelf: DIY

So my sister was in a wreck a few weeks ago (don't text and drive friends) and totaled out her car so we have been sharing a vehicle. That being said we all know I'm a huge pintrester so one night while browsing I came across an old ladder shelf, I thought how cool would that be so I searched the local flea market and didn't find one so I let it go. Well while taking her home one night there was a bunch of stuff in her neighbors yard with a for FREE sign on it. And low and be hold there was a old vintage ladder!!! 



My husband grabbed it up and home with us it went. It needed some tlc
First
My husband helped me nail boards on the back to help with the shelves. It had a x frame support beams on the back so I just pulled those off. I measured the back and went to lowes and got a 6ft wood block and got them to cut it down to 18inc pieces so that way I wouldn't have to pay a lot for wood.
Second
I then spray painted it once with a cheap white spray paint just to give it that base coat. then went back over it a second time with a white with more of a satin finish. This took about two coats to really get it good and covered.
Third
I bought fence post boards to go on it for my shelves to give it that real rustic feel. I let them sit outside for a few days due to how they just smelt to much like wood (I know I know lol) 


And wha la finished product! 

I'm so happy with it I can barely stand it. 
And it cost me around 20.00 bucks to complete this whole project. I think that is a win!!!!!

Until we meet again-ASH

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