Make an entrance

• Door (1980mm x 860mm)
• Drill
• Resene dropcloth
• Small cloths
• Sandpaper or electric sander
• 2 photo frames, 30cm x 40cm, with the backing removed
• Strong construction glue
• Resene MacGyver paintbrush
• Small roller
• Small paint tray
• 1L Resene Quick Dry Undercoat
• 1L Resene Lustacryl in your chosen Resene colour (we used Resene Palm Green)

Instructions

1. Remove the door handle using the drill. Lay the door on a flat surface, on top of the dropcloth, and sand thoroughly. Once finished, wipe off the sawdust with a damp cloth.

2. On the door, mark out where the frames will be placed. We chose the centre of our door, with a wide gap in the middle.

3. Apply the glue to the undersides of the photo frames, then place the frames glue-side down in the positions you’ve marked out on the door. Press frames down firmly, cleaning up any excess glue with a damp cloth. Leave to dry for the amount of time stated on the glue packet.

4. Using the paintbrush, apply Resene Quick Dry Undercoat evenly. Leave to dry and apply a second coat if needed.

5. Fill the paint tray with Resene Lustacryl in your chosen Resene shade. Using the roller, paint the door evenly. Leave to dry. Apply a second coat.

6. Once dry, reattach the door handle with the drill and mount the door.

Photography: Luke Harvey. Styling: Savannah Betti. September 2022.

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