Ted and I worked all weekend to get this mantle and a spice cabinet installed (I've been working on the pieces for about 2 weeks). It's not a pro job, but I am happy with it.... We are not finished with the cabinet yet. Will post that when we are finished... I ran into some technical difficulties...
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It's made of the cheapest grade of lumber, so it's kind of rough....4 coats of paint and a lot of sanding helped but did not hide all the flaws... |
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close up of edging that I added...It was a challenge to get it to conform to the curve.... |
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We still have the 'hole in the wall' above the fireplace. I hung the painting on a piano hinge so that i can still open it and use it for storage of stuff that should probably be thrown out... |
I/m thinkin it looks pretty good. I guess I didn't realize you didn't have a mantle. Your talents are never ending! At least your using all those power tools!
ReplyDeleteI love the mantle but where did my fav wallhanging go? and whats up with all this domestic housework $@%*(*&^? shouldn't you be sewing? LOL ~Robin~
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