A traditional door just wasn t ideal for our small space so we opted for a barn door which slides right along the wall and doesn t take up much space at all.
Diy distressed white barn door.
Paint your door if you re going for a distressed look that has a chipped paint like finish pick your base paint and get to brushing or spraying.
Steel wool optional step by step instructions for painting barn doors.
If this is an existing barn door in your home remove from the mounting track and place on your paint station with drop cloth beneath.
Use a brush knot cup mounted in an angle grinder to abrade the softwood and expose the grain.
The nail holes will add to the rustic appearance.
To make your rustic white barn door a reality you ll need.
Our opening is much larger than a standard door opening so that is why we are calling this a large barn door.
This gives the wood a weathered look.
Drop cloth or tarp.