Eleven Washboard Upcycled Decor Projects
January 10, 2024
I found this washboard style wall bin at our local thrift store in late 2023. I couldn't pass it up, I love washboard projects!
This blog post contains eleven of my washboard makeovers, as well as six more amazing project ideas from the Thrift Store Decor Team!
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Because I wanted to paint the washboard with white chalk paint, I brushed on Dixie Belle's Boss primer to prevent the orange-y stain from seeping through my paint.
I used two coats and let them dry overnight, as suggested by Dixie Belle.
I then painted the washboard wall bin with Dixie Belle Chalk Paint in Fluff.
Dixie Belle says "Fluff is a serene, soft white chalk mineral paint with slight gray undertones. Use Fluff for traditional or modern style projects".
Next I pulled out an inexpensive laundry stencil purchased a while back at a Hobby Lobby. It's no longer available online. This will be the second time I have used the stencil. The first project is a jar shaped, chalkboard plaque HERE.
This will be the last time I use this stencil, (I paid $3.99 for it) so I cut the word "laundry" off the top.
Bits of torn blue painter's tape covered tight stencil edges and letter flourishes from adjacent words.
The tape makes it easier to stencil tight areas. I also used a fine stencil brush.
I used Fusion Mineral Paint in Ash as my stencil paint.
I distressed the washboard's edges lightly with 220 grit sandpaper, and then waxed it with Dixie Belle's Best Dang Wax in Clear.
The piece did not have a metal front, so I hot glued a ceramic disc magnet on it. Now I will be able to attach a photo or note to the washboard.
Here is the finished makeover!
Another disc magnet with a button hot glued on top attaches a photo of my grandma and her sisters with my great grandma.
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I also added a faux plant,
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An old jar with a wooden handle filled with clothespins.
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The beads with fringe were purchased at Dollar General.
I love how the little washboard themed decor bin turned out.
Below are ten more washboard projects of mine:
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Towel rod washboard
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Farmhouse style washboard
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Garden washboard project
Shabby Chic washboard
Upcycled washboard with added shelf
Stenciled washboard sign
Garage sale washboard
One piece washboard wall hanging
Now for the January Thrift Store Decor Team's Party! Be sure to visit each blogger's makeover with the handy links below.
Vintage Headboard Makeover My Repurposed Life
Upcycled Boho Bamboo Decor House of Hawthornes
DIY Vintage Aged Pottery Vessel My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
DIY Love Sign Petticoat Junktion
Thrift Store Box Makeover Our Southern Home
Upcycled Cedar Chest Trunk Shop At BluThanks for visiting!
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This is such a fabulous new look. You've got quite the collection of washboards. I feel like I now need one in our laundry room. That gray white color is so pretty! Perfect vintage look for the project.
ReplyDeleteCarlene, I love a ALL your washboard makeovers! I have one old one that I've been wanting to hang in my laundry room but need to do some painting, etc. in there first. But, now I have lots of your examples of how to make it really unique and cool. Thanks for sharing these projects!
ReplyDeleteThanks Naomi!
DeleteYou come up with the most wonderful ideas! They all came out so darling, I can't pick a favorite!! - Briana from Texas
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Briana!
DeleteWow! You have a great collection of washboards. Very nicely done!
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