Home Improvements

Mailbox Makeover

kelleysdiy

My Mailbox was in need of a makeover….really bad. I stripped off the numbers and sanded it down smooth.

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I started by painting the front and the back of the box in Rustoleum Metallic Gold Spray paint. I decided to mod podged the inside of the box with some pretty coordinating paper. ( My mail women is so sweet, and I thought it would make her smile every time she opened my box) I first applied mod podge to the inside of the box. I used the outdoor mod podge.  I then applied 2 coats over it. When it was dry, I sprayed it with the Rusto.leum Ultra Clear Sealer

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I then attached new letters to the box. I used Gorilla Glue for outdoors. I then sprayed the whole thing in the Rustoleum Copper Metallic Spray Paint.

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I just love this copper color! I then painted under the numbers black. I painted the front and back of the mailbox in a Metallic Gold.

Then I painted from the numbers to the bottom black.

 

I cut a sponge to the size of a faux brick! I then sponged painted faux bricks over it.

 

 

I added some flowers to the sides for for flower power!I used Kilz Klear over the entire box to seal and protect it from the elements.

 

It took approx 2 hours, not including drying time to do. Approx $30 for the paint and sealer.

 

Published by kelleysdiy

I love creating new ideas. And now that I am happily retired, I have lots more time to create them! Whether its crafts for decorating my home, or up cycling items I find at garage sales, thrift stores, and even on the curb, and turning them into something wonderful. The creative juices flowing in my head are almost always in overdrive....so many ideas! I love sharing my new ideas with all of you! So please follow me and let me know how I'm doing! I hope I can inspire you.....and if I do....send me a pic. I would love to see your creation.

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