I have been slowly working on my kitchen and decided I wanted a weathered
barn wood look for a back splash.
(You can see my kitchen 'before' tour Here)
I searched for what I wanted but didn't really see anything quite right, and I knew
I wanted something that didn't have a very big thickness to it.
(I didn't want to have to move counter tops/trim etc..)
so I decided to try and 'DIY' it.
Using a piece of handscraped laminate flooring that I had leftover from a flooring project,
I gave it a light sanding to get the sheen off because I wanted paint to stick to it, then I used
different shades of paint and I came up with this:
I basically lightly painted, wiped some paint off, dry brushed some, and wiped off some more
as I went until I achieved this weathered kind of look.
The faux wood grain still shows through in places, and it had the aged look to it
that I was wanting.. and since I was happy with how it turned out,
this project was a go and soon began.
We had to cut the width down to make it work the way I wanted it to as I wanted it to have 3
'boards' to fit up to the cabinets. Then we also cut them at varying lengths.
I used my brad nailer to place them as I went.
I didn't want to use an adhesive if I didn't have to because I knew it would be easier to remove someday if I didn't.
(or just in case I didn't like it in the end) :0)
I also varied the paint on each board so none of them would match, some are darker,
some lighter, some have a little more red, and some just look more 'worn' than others.
(Can you see in the picture above what looks like a barn? I love that happy accident)
(this photo makes it look much brighter/more gray than it really is for some reason)
I did put a coat of polycrylic on it for a layer of protection, as well as a couple coats by the sink. That way if any water or splatters of some sort get on it I can easily wipe it down.
I also used a clear silicone along the bottom just near the sink to be sure no water gets in between it
and the counter top.
So far so good.
I have been adding a few decorative pieces here and there, like my little windmill I placed in the window, the red metal tractor I recently picked up, a galvanized 3 tier stand, burlap table runner that I layered with my red buffalo check one, and of course my farmhouse sign.
This project is slowly coming along but it feels good to have that part of it done.
I am still debating painting my cabinets white, or an almost white shade.
I am also debating what paint color I should go with as the main color.
(although the red on the opposite wall is here to stay a while) :0)
So until I make up my mind on what to tackle next in this room.. we are simply enjoying it.
Thanks for stopping by!
- TinaH
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**UPDATES:**
I have since decided to paint my kitchen cabinets white, you can see
that post and the result and how pretty the backsplash looks with my new
white kitchen..>> Here.<<
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I have since posted a ONE YEAR Update on how my backsplash has held up and
my thoughts on it after a year >> HERE <<
I also made a vlog/video update
on my kitchen backsplash with a recap
of how I made it >> HERE << (youtube)
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I have since posted a ONE YEAR Update on how my backsplash has held up and
my thoughts on it after a year >> HERE <<
I also made a vlog/video update
on my kitchen backsplash with a recap
of how I made it >> HERE << (youtube)
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Great job! It really gives your kitchen a fresh look. I kind of like the oak cabinets especially with the white appliances and the new backsplash. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie, I appreciate that.
DeleteI actually like it with the oak cabinets too, more than I thought I would.
I thought I would be ready to paint the cabinets as soon as I got the backsplash done.. but I am not convinced just yet. :0)
Have a great weekend.
-TinaH
the back splash looks amazing
ReplyDeleteI'm in the process of redoing my kitchen. It's similar to yours. Farmhouse theme. Barn wood back splash. Barn wood 1/2 way up on one wall and the other 1/2 red (A shade darker than yours.) L shaped, same cupboards, dishwasher is on the other side of sink, stove same place. Valance with roosters, mom embroidered for me. Instead of table I got a counter to eat at. Kids are all gone now so just 2 of us now and we have a large dining room. The light is made with a chicken feeder. Your kitchen looks fantastic.
ReplyDeletelove that you went with the white cabinets!! how about painting a warm red color on the rest of the walls? your whole kitchen looks amazing, well done!😍
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteYou did a great job!!!
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