Antique Door

I've always wanted to use an old antique door somewhere in my house. I love the look and the feel that they give to a home. I decided on the pantry door to have a little fun adding some character to the kitchen area. I knew I wanted a door with glass, but other than that, I didn't have anything in particular in mind. 

I set out visiting local flea markets, and it didn't take too long to find what I wanted. You know how it is, when you see it, you know that's what you have been looking for.  There are many flea markets around in my area, so there was definitely plenty to choose from. I just happen to score at the first one I went into. Somewhere in Time Flea Market in Rogers, AR is definitely a good one. It's big, and has a little bit of everything with a lot of booths! I found this treasure in the very back of the store with many other doors in front of it. What caught my attention was the glass! It was all there, not broken, and fully intact. According to the shop owner, it is circa 1920's, and after doing a little research on my own, I agree with the approximate age of the door. It's very odd to find a door this age with the glass in great shape.

The wood itself was another issue. The side that is pictured is the best side of the two. The opposite side, which I don't have a picture of, was obviously facing the outdoor elements. It had at least 4 coats of old paint on it that was peeling off and even worse was a large area at the bottom of the door that was rotten. This is where my husband came in. He had to cut off the rotted piece, about 12" high from the bottom up, and replace it with a new piece of wood. As with any project, the sanding and stripping took the longest amount of time, but then painting and adding a hammered copper kickplate made the final product all worth it. 

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