Faux Galvanized Steel Technique Mail Bin
Repurposed thrift store finds are my favorite. Especially when they are made to fool the eye!
I fooled you didn't I?
I bet you thought this was galvanized steel.
Well it was meant to look like it and I hope I did fool you.
This project began with a wooden scoop wall hanging.
The first step was to remove the handle and fill the holes with wood putty.
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I also added a label drawer pull to the front. This one came from DLawless Hardware.
I painted the entire piece, label and all with Fusion Mineral Paint in silver. You can also use brushed steel as I did on this faux galvanized project.
I did 2 coats of the fusion then my last coat, meant to replicate the look of galvanized steel, was stippled on.
I used a stencil brush and pounced on the third coat of paint giving it a textured look.
When the silver paint was dry I applied a small amount of a light stain then wiped it off. You can also use an antiquing wax for this look.
This technique darkens the silver in places making it look old.
The look is pretty convincing.
People will have a hard time believing this was a wooden wall hanging at one time.
If your new year resolution is to get organized, it's a great place to organize the mail or bills.
Hope you enjoyed this project.
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