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Created: Feb 01, 2008 by DIYaddict
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Project Summary

I finally need to do something with the entryway. I hated the doors, the darkness, the popcorn ceiling and the colors. I did NOT want to spend $$$$! I started saving left overs from previous jobs and cutting coupons, saving gift cards, using rewards and looking for deals.


So far...actual $$ spent (saved tons on free extra materials)
$50 french doors
$50 2 panel fire doors
$134 paint (primer and color)
$168 (estimate) on materials...

Final actual cost to be finalized after work is complete...

Project Journal

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Raised paneling

Raised paneling was installed w/MDF boards and casing. Square columns were built up and around the opening with MDF boards and crown moulding.

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Ceiling

Popcorn ceiling scraped off. Sanded and patched and wiped clean. Used orange peel texture and primed.

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Old Firedoor

Old firedoor needs to be replaced! I didn't think about replacing it as I knew firedoors were expensive.

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New Firedoor

Found a nice 2 panel firedoor for $50! Got it and replaced it. Also replaced casing around the door and did some minor repairs to the jamb fixed weatherstripping. Replaced with newer deadbolt I alread had stored and never used.

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Front doors

Found new french front doors! $50! Can't beat that. I had to get it! Bought it, primed, sanded and painted it black on the interior and exterior. Old front doors removed. Had to add casing and center it since the old way wasn't. Changed the weatherstripping and threshold.

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DIYaddict
posted Feb 05, 2008

Thanks. The popcorn ceiling was removed with water and a scraper. That simple. I heard it's tougher to scrape a painted ceiling though. I assume mine wasn't painted b/c it was a breeze scraping it though. The hard part is the patching, sanding, and cleaning the dust off and priming! Do-able, definitely, but not as easy as I thought. I was glad it was just a small area. I still have the rest of the house I'd like to do. Good idea to get the popcorn off before replacing the carpet! Check out the DoItYourself.com forums!

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makeovermaven
posted Feb 05, 2008

Great job. How did you remove the popcorn ceiling? I have a small condo as lease property and it has those. I hate them. They are impossible for me to paint - I have to hire someone to spray paint them. Next time it comes vacant, I need to replace the carpet, and I would LOVE to get rid of the popcorn ceilings before I do that.

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