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    Home » Thrift Store Makeovers » Easy Beachy Frame Using Reclaimed Wood

    Easy Beachy Frame Using Reclaimed Wood

    Published by Gail | Published October 25, 2019 | Updated June 30, 2021
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    Oh so pretty coastal beach frame artwork. This project can easily be done in an afternoon. Mostly, you'll just be waiting for paint to dry. Tips for attaching oak floor planks in the vintage picture frame. #MyRepurposedLife #beachy #coastal #decor #reclaimed #easy #project via @repurposedlife

    This beachy frame made from reclaimed wood makes me smile every time I look at it. I was inspired by Brooke’s Reclaimed Wood Signs. I saved them on pinterest a couple of years ago.

    Easy Beachy Frame From Reclaimed Wood

     

    Repurposed Thrift Store Picture Frame

    I forgot to take a picture of the frame before I started painting it, but luckily I found it in my post Recent Finds Fall Edition (2014). When I dug it out of the garage, it was just the frame. The glass and portrait have been long gone. I got a great deal on it, and the booth number tells me it was from Joey’s booth.

    Reclaimed Wood Flooring

    This old oak flooring has been around for many years. This is the haul I got from a blog friend in 2014. I used it on this IKEA Tarva Hack Challenge years ago. Unfortunately, my stash is dwindling, but I had plenty to make this beachy frame.

    Add Floor Planks to Frame

    cut old oak plank flooring to fit frame

    Because I didn’t want to do a lot of sanding, and I was okay with the “rough” look, I used the back side of these old floor planks. I cut them to size on the miter saw. One board had to be ripped on the table saw in order to get the boards to fit the old picture frame.

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    Paint Thrift Store Frame

    paint vintage frame white

    The frame was difficult to paint. Soon, I was wishing I had used my Finish Max. Finally, I watered down the chalk paint to get it to cover all those ornate curly q’s.

    Sand & Paint Old Floor Planks for Beachy Frame

    lightly sand floor planks

    I did give a quick sanding to remove splinters, using my orbital sander and a 220 grit sandpaper.

     

    shades of blue paint

    I really liked the beachy shades of blue that Brooke used, so I went to my craft paint shelf and chose these two baskets of blue craft paints.

     

    shades of blue craft paint

    Four colors were chosen, but in the end I used 3 of the blues and a white. Two of the colors above are very similar.

    beachy frame shades of blue paint

    Of course I used one of my very loved cheap chip brushes. I started with the white boards, then progressed in order of lightest to brightest blue. The same brush was used for all of the boards without cleaning it in between. Seriously, don’t these colors make you smile?

    Fasten Floor Planks in Frame

    logan dual elite driver for framing

    Oh, how I love this Logan Dual Driver Elite for jobs like this. It’s a little pricey, but oh so worth it.

    Don’t Forget to Paint the Back

    paint back side of beachy frame with chalk paint

    I used the same chalk paint to do a quick coat on the back of the frame. Small things like this really make a huge difference when you’re selling your projects.

    Pretty Shades of Blue Beachy Frame

    beachy frame artwork MyRepurposedLife

    So, here’s my question to you. Brooke added wording to her sweet projects. I don’t have cut out words to add, but I could definitely Chalk or Stencil something on it. I’d love to hear what you think. I’ve already taken it to The Sugar Shack so the paint can cure fully. Not bad for a $2 picture frame, eh?

     

     

    gail

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    1. p

      October 30, 2019 at 1:58 pm

      Pretty shades of blue. Calming and cheery !!
      Very cute idea. 😉

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    2. Audra @ Renewed Projects

      October 26, 2019 at 10:31 pm

      It could even work well as a photo backdrop for smaller objects. Love the beachy looks!

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      • Gail Wilson

        October 27, 2019 at 10:36 pm

        That's an awesome idea Audra! Thanks for that suggestion.

        gail

    3. Mimsie Barnard

      October 25, 2019 at 11:40 pm

      How about a bit of sand at the bottom and sea shells . . . or sail boat either painted or toy or family vacation picture blown up and cut out as a boat or shell. Lots of potential for this one! Either 3-D (as in glued on) or painted on or some of both. Enjoy your website and look forward to ideas you share.

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      • Gail Wilson

        October 27, 2019 at 10:36 pm

        Thanks for all the great ideas Mimsie! I truly appreciate it.

        Happy you're enjoying My Repurposed Life, I do love what I do!

        gail

    4. girlfromwva

      October 25, 2019 at 10:00 am

      very pretty! you could definitely stencil on it !

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      • Gail Wilson

        October 25, 2019 at 9:37 pm

        yeah... I was thinking something for Christmas. I love blue Christmas decor! I still haven't decided yet.

        gail

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