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    Home » Repurposed Items » Picket Fence Whitewash Coat Rack

    Picket Fence Whitewash Coat Rack

    Published by Gail | Published December 23, 2016 | Updated January 11, 2022
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    How to make a whitewash coat rack out of an old picket fence. Three styles show you how versatile this project is. Make your own. #MyRepurposedLife #picket #fence #coatrack #howto #whitewash via @repurposedlife

     

    So, I got the old picket fence of a burn pile and decided a quick project was in order, and that meant a picket fence coat rack! How about a whitewash coat rack?

    Reclaimed Picket Fence Section into a Whitewash Coat Rack

    picked picket fence off burn pileAs you can see, I really did get this off a burn pile!

    Make Minor Adjustments to the Picket Fence Section

    rustic picket fence sectionI rested the old picket fence on my easy diy sawhorses to make some minor adjustments to it. Looking at it, I see that it's the perfect candidate for a whitewash.

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    add 2x4 to picket fence coat rackSometimes I don’t make it easy on myself. I’m here to help you learn from my mistakes. I added a weathered 2x4 using wood screws. You’ll see why this didn’t work in a minute.

    Trim section down to size

    cut picket fence jigsawAfter adding the 2x4 I used my jigsaw to cut all of the fence boards right above one of the existing 2x4’s as well as cutting off the charred fence plank on the very end.

    cut off section of picket fence coat rackOn the left is the section I plan to use with one original 2x4 brace and the new (weathered) 2x4 I added to keep the fence boards in place as I cut the bottom section of the fence away.

    prepare to whitewash the coat rack

    whitewash old picket fence coat rackI used my whitewash bucket of paint to give a little whiteness to the old picket fence. This is on the back. I am here to tell you that I am still learning new stuff all the time!

    This video will show you how I achieve the whitewashed look on these types of reclaimed wood projects.

     

     

    picket fence coat rack plan aThis is after I painted it. Notice the added (weathered) 2x4 sticks out like a sore thumb! Plan b—rework the fence section by adding one of the original 2x4’s in between the two existing 2x4’s, then trimming more off the bottom of the fence planks. (I really think it’s too big like this)

     

    remove extra 2x4I removed one of the original 2x4’s and pried the nails out of it.

    Things don't always go as planned, be flexible

    attach original 2x4Leaving the unwanted 2x4 in place while I added the original 2x4 was the way to go to keep the fence boards from shifting. It's obvious that the original board is going to paint up better than the weathered board I found in my stash.

    multi-mark-toolI used my Kreg Multi-mark tool to draw new cut lines on the bottom of the fence planks.

    more jigsawingI got the jigsaw back out to cut the bottom of each fence board. So, this would have been a very easy project if only I had used the original board in the first place! Do as I say, not as I do. Smile

    rustic whitewashed picket fence coat rack MyRepurposedLife.comI think the whitewash is perfect on this picket fence coat rack, don’t you? Be sure to watch the video to get the scoop. Winking smile

     

    gail wilson My Repurposed LifeYou can see it in the background at Glendale 2016 with a SOLD chalkboard sign on it. We held it for the buyer, and everyone kept trying to buy it.

     

    saved from the burn pile to become a rustic coat rack MyRepurposedLife.com

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    Because this was so popular at Glendale, I’m on the hunt for more picket fence sections. Where would you hang this rustic picket fence coat rack?

    UPDATE  Several people asked about the coat rack after it was sold. Only one local reader reached out to me about making a couple as gifts.

     

    small picket fence coat racks

    They requested 3 pickets for each coat rack. The two on the right are for them, the one on the left was made from the lower portion of the boards that were left over. You can see the original ends on those boards, and that I dog eared the top of the boards. All three made from the same section of fence with three totally different looks. I hope I have inspired you to rescue some old fence. Winking smile

    Don't have old fence? Learn How To Weather Fence

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    1. girlfromwva

      December 23, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      what great projects; i am so happy with mine & my sister with hers. neither are hanging just yet. waiting til the Christmas trees to come down so i can pick the perfect spot! thanks SO much!

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 26, 2016 at 10:04 am

        Yay! I'm so happy that y'all love your presents. 🙂

        Hope you had a very Merry Christmas.

        gail

    2. Kathy

      December 23, 2016 at 9:51 am

      Love the picket fence hangers and that is a great photo of you. Merry Christmas Gail!

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 26, 2016 at 10:05 am

        Thanks Kathy!

        I hope you had a very Merry Christmas as well.

        gail

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