How To Make A French Door Into A Picture Frame

However french doors are usually worth the extra effort for once they are up and everything is in order they make a handsome addition to your living space whether they are interior or exterior.

How to make a french door into a picture frame.

Measure the door frame. Try using that old door to display family photos. Jason from east coast upcyclers shares some ideas on how to transform a multiple glass frame door into a work of art. Mark the cutting location with a pencil then score the line with a utility knife to prevent splintering.

Measure the door frame to make sure the new doors will fit. Mar 31 2014 yesterday i posted a tutorial on how to repurpose an old door into a beautiful table today i have an entirely different way to repurpose an old french door and it s super cool. This is the actual thickness of a 2x4. Buy the replacement door.

Buy an unfinished french door frame or two single doors with pre cut centerpieces from your local lumber store. Cut the door header. You will need to add 1 2 of plywood between the 2x4 s to get the right wall thickness of 3 1 2. Thanks go out to raw food family and chartreuse co for inspiration for this.

How to make a french door photo gallery. Paint it a bright primary color. Start by cutting the wide bottom rail on the door so it s the same width as the top rail. Kind of reminds me of those photo room divider panels.

Use an old french door mullioned door or glass paned cabinet door for an original family photo album picture frame. 818 735 0509 choose the 1 company in los angeles and ventura county for your next. Framing for a french door is similar to framing for a single door except there are two doors and each door will be hung one on each side of the opening. Distress the door for shabby chic style decor.