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custome"},{"term":"white black and gold"},{"term":"white dishes"},{"term":"white stockings"},{"term":"white washed"},{"term":"white-wash"},{"term":"window bench"},{"term":"window seat"},{"term":"windsocks"},{"term":"wine cork"},{"term":"wine crate"},{"term":"wine crates"},{"term":"wings"},{"term":"winterdc"},{"term":"wintry"},{"term":"wintry blue Christmas"},{"term":"wire chafing stand"},{"term":"wire spools"},{"term":"wired yarn"},{"term":"witchery tape"},{"term":"wood rope nautical decor"},{"term":"wood stick"},{"term":"wooden basket"},{"term":"wooden beams"},{"term":"wooden cornice"},{"term":"wooden crate"},{"term":"wooden elephant"},{"term":"wooden leaves"},{"term":"wooden plane tool"},{"term":"wooden poles"},{"term":"wooden sled"},{"term":"wooden tags"},{"term":"wooden train car"},{"term":"wooden tray"},{"term":"wooden wine crates"},{"term":"woodworking"},{"term":"work area"},{"term":"work in progress"},{"term":"workshop"},{"term":"wrapping"},{"term":"wreaths"},{"term":"wrenches"},{"term":"wrinkles"},{"term":"wrought iron"},{"term":"yard"},{"term":"yarn"},{"term":"yarn hats"},{"term":"yellow and blue"},{"term":"yellow flowers"},{"term":"young woman bedroom"},{"term":"zebra plant"},{"term":"zz plant"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Remodelando la Casa"},"subtitle":{"type":"html","$t":"A blog dedicated to DIY, home decor, home improvement, upcycling, and holiday crafts for your home. All on a very low budget, the only way done at Remodelando la Casa."},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7618114936688162288\/posts\/default\/-\/home+improvement?alt=json-in-script\u0026max-results=8"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/search\/label\/home%20improvement"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7618114936688162288\/posts\/default\/-\/home+improvement\/-\/home+improvement?alt=json-in-script\u0026start-index=9\u0026max-results=8"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cristina Garay"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/16229690505771934030"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"60"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"8"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-6919001002271690606"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-16T22:54:00.013-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-07-02T14:51:02.184-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bathroom"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bathroom makeover"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bathrooms"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"home improvement"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"powder room"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Let's Update This Little Powder Room"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiG_gMJ4Dx9jQpVB5OOlHiKIs7hTl290orFVKTXZDDXf4hp8SfdM7lTh1kpMOVkOlYr59Zv82OcwoAZ-sRIm9ekcMcd64yqz42bPEPmVlPWCikfWkiRHrFXtk8haELqmU54vDDLl7k0DFIETJ47qNQHBJbQBabzwVxuNZboy3BgO7VVsREpCw0rFAg_=s1036\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Powder room with yellow wall art\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1036\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiG_gMJ4Dx9jQpVB5OOlHiKIs7hTl290orFVKTXZDDXf4hp8SfdM7lTh1kpMOVkOlYr59Zv82OcwoAZ-sRIm9ekcMcd64yqz42bPEPmVlPWCikfWkiRHrFXtk8haELqmU54vDDLl7k0DFIETJ47qNQHBJbQBabzwVxuNZboy3BgO7VVsREpCw0rFAg_=s16000\" title=\"Powder room makeover\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EA little powder room can be the one space in our home where we can take big decorating risks. Given that these rooms usually come in teeny-weeny sizes makes them the perfect space for a bold, dramatic look and still keep them within a budget.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOur powder room's first makeover included a gold ceiling and burgundy red walls. Ha, lots of drama as you can see\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2012\/06\/one-of-kind-ceiling-and-other-changes.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Eright HERE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAfter ten years of loving such a bold color combo, I was more than ready for change.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EChange did come\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ein the form of paint. More precisely, white paint.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*This post contains affiliate links\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Efor your convenience.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/p\/build-it.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EClick here to read my full disclosure policy\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe ceiling and walls were painted white and that was about the entire makeover that I gave this room before another set of ten years slid by.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYEP. Time flies.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFor the past five years, I've been on the verge of giving this little room another makeover. Somehow other projects came up and I veered off schedule and then, another year passed.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWell, it looks like finally, the time has come to update this powder room of us!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELet's take a look at what we are dealing with.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EA GALLERY WALL\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhen we open the door, all that is to see is a big wall. The Paris gallery that I installed long ago was a good focal point.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI loved the pictures and the frames. Well, I still love them, but I don't want them here anymore. :D\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiLr-VbQdpmJcO0yU3qLbSnYwZmEM7pm-QNwibeh7tFsSDMihQumu6a6ERZLxTrPblFiEevtwzZiIjBaPiO89ytee7aqqMypOpj_pdG_6m_BHsZgrc3VD5313LvNDHtqFaM9d65l5uOYlpPyv8d03RDMrL7Hm18OfbqbwFlqBZrWtx8JiDyyG1XXTsu=s1109\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1109\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiLr-VbQdpmJcO0yU3qLbSnYwZmEM7pm-QNwibeh7tFsSDMihQumu6a6ERZLxTrPblFiEevtwzZiIjBaPiO89ytee7aqqMypOpj_pdG_6m_BHsZgrc3VD5313LvNDHtqFaM9d65l5uOYlpPyv8d03RDMrL7Hm18OfbqbwFlqBZrWtx8JiDyyG1XXTsu=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ETHE VANITY\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOn the left, inside the room, there is a pedestal sink, an oval frameless mirror, a shelf, and a dated light fixture. They're all screaming: BORING!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI installed the shelf a couple of years ago to store the paper towels because the ring that used to hold a cloth towel fell. I don't know why we never get rid of that ring. You can see it behind the pedestal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhcpdvUa0u6A3T2daAATPc52UKmnDxyxTIhJ0crktjjoeKy3U6o2EOrsfNP2gB6V_dHpJ1mR00VqMX2RMBiSHsV1Z9f0S5StUuc_q2I5l6DGyU5D3OohSgAfmrA7A6zwl_hwOFYBb4zGWXexABomUqd_vVtaJKsXU_f4wieGxV4TISXpvfZnwsIHrlJ=s941\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"941\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhcpdvUa0u6A3T2daAATPc52UKmnDxyxTIhJ0crktjjoeKy3U6o2EOrsfNP2gB6V_dHpJ1mR00VqMX2RMBiSHsV1Z9f0S5StUuc_q2I5l6DGyU5D3OohSgAfmrA7A6zwl_hwOFYBb4zGWXexABomUqd_vVtaJKsXU_f4wieGxV4TISXpvfZnwsIHrlJ=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis entire sink configuration needs to go. I need more counter space around the sink. I also want a new mirror and more light as this tiny space doesn't have a window.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2012\/07\/finding-extra-storage-space-in-small.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ETHE SHELVES\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThese floating shelves were one of my very first DIY projects. I still like them a lot. What I don't like is the bottle collection that I put on display.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe collection kept on growing, creating lots of clutter on the shelves. The reddish stain on those shelves was also an eyesore.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2012\/07\/finding-extra-storage-space-in-small.html\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1198\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjTbMgp0xXKtPMY3m7ccVq9mPSxni7qHehXIJTQg3wBcE8xjY9bTsqrF-LkX45MxOKTdpoklqjnTJrXXyx0fj2t5LYXzcfF7f6UeD-pQ9qb2ZlA-IPHV_SMsxRuVQy2ZPeRlEfcaxb9EHR2SSe4gLOQkxMYXE7Kn5yp1Q-dXGXKSF7D5Xy-49-5eCQ7=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2012\/06\/one-of-kind-ceiling-and-other-changes.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ETHE CEILING\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EInstalling that embossed wallpaper was a fun project long ago. No, it wasn't too difficult because it was a tiny area. It looked more dramatic when it was painted gold.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe hardest part about this ceiling treatment was installing the crown molding. At that time I had no idea how to cut those corners. I tried to no avail.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThose crown corners have been a daily reminder of that fail. :'D\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2012\/06\/one-of-kind-ceiling-and-other-changes.html\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"940\" data-original-width=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhnf-ynjjpbBK6wxBJ76cDTFek84_SKWPJQ-q9FK2otqdU41qbWpaZjHgBHIfJuDLD7zrFBtyoB_VLWSQHP6EiIOxVC7a_p1kCBKoXayt0ktd7DcDrKTYT9sIBiteENM7GXGYCqvPx4u9vwd0lDGZ8r2H40BgIYfeZWhEwq01qwOi73zXqAplDbUJvy=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHa, guess what?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThose crown corners are GONE! And so it's the embossed wallpaper and the gallery wall.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjztjTUwBVc0K6ZH5GKSxFm7fIHbyU-ab28yTq1ojN3eFD3l7sYY7uNBYgMbdGwI6QUvu8YZMfFhX7vpzzXPRjWf433hyItjHAZSCoxQs17jZgwajwkTsBwrlS3djKeTSoR3AoQcToNbtF-QWCD8EhflqjA1G-Wq5xMARx7OgZdtZ8sEfHANWt4scZA=s682\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"501\" data-original-width=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjztjTUwBVc0K6ZH5GKSxFm7fIHbyU-ab28yTq1ojN3eFD3l7sYY7uNBYgMbdGwI6QUvu8YZMfFhX7vpzzXPRjWf433hyItjHAZSCoxQs17jZgwajwkTsBwrlS3djKeTSoR3AoQcToNbtF-QWCD8EhflqjA1G-Wq5xMARx7OgZdtZ8sEfHANWt4scZA=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnd let me tell you that this de-construction took place in November of last year.\u0026nbsp; One day I just decided to empty the shelves and clean the walls and then, somehow I found myself getting rid of that ceiling. I knew that after taking it all down, somehow I was forced to come up with something new.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe following days I installed this frame made out of 2 x 4's.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMy thinking here is that I didn't want to repair the Sheetrock, I'm terrible at patching walls, I can't imagine fixing a ceiling. Now, having that ceiling at 9-feet makes this narrow space look more claustrophobic up there.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe 2x4's will bring the ceiling 4 inches lower which is not that much, but it makes a good difference.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI was in the process of installing planks, as I did in the master bathroom. It gives continuity to the aesthetic of the entire home.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEioWsfjwg-F1tRdbUQ2Tlq2JCGEknXw2D9Ewq2C670YM-zvDFFSPyI_YjJymR9e_OH-lLpt-FhzPSNzgh-TpIsEWCiUAUzm5oS2q7uZRC0anABUkpSQFg1GEVvL3NysyL9TH5tcimsMtWplCopwy4Miy2v1P2klR8_ajb1TFyQQOBuppQ8rSinHDxRR=s1024\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1024\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEioWsfjwg-F1tRdbUQ2Tlq2JCGEknXw2D9Ewq2C670YM-zvDFFSPyI_YjJymR9e_OH-lLpt-FhzPSNzgh-TpIsEWCiUAUzm5oS2q7uZRC0anABUkpSQFg1GEVvL3NysyL9TH5tcimsMtWplCopwy4Miy2v1P2klR8_ajb1TFyQQOBuppQ8rSinHDxRR=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhile in the process of painting, sanding, and painting again those planks, I ran out of time. The holidays were right around the corner.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2021\/11\/bathroom-shelves-for-christmas.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ETHE NEW SHELVES\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI decided to makeover the shelves and spruce up the entire bathroom a little bit and wait until the festivities were gone to continue with the full makeover.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYou can check all the details about these \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2021\/11\/bathroom-shelves-for-christmas.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Ebathroom shelves makeover right HERE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiFU0krz4jdbWi1v3IhcjtV_OLOP9u0GCOI0J3dHrhpp3ZLc7e_yiE81tTorcS-mFZ47IaQNXbJO725mwkqWLv92Nxv4p1bICEcHXR7ZNQ7osoMRudjF19KKasEFJmLk15hUSKgiUMQghaTNsJtSjz-Mgq_TW4Z8MnXhuiKHPxDlvObPjF86fIjckuk=s990\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"990\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiFU0krz4jdbWi1v3IhcjtV_OLOP9u0GCOI0J3dHrhpp3ZLc7e_yiE81tTorcS-mFZ47IaQNXbJO725mwkqWLv92Nxv4p1bICEcHXR7ZNQ7osoMRudjF19KKasEFJmLk15hUSKgiUMQghaTNsJtSjz-Mgq_TW4Z8MnXhuiKHPxDlvObPjF86fIjckuk=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAt that time I also got rid of the tiny baseboards and half-installed these chunkier ones.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEigosO_BvHncvcKTqG8sHLQgQ7f6hPAPnWfS7_ElxWeH_dq99TdF04_HMwoRxdw0poD37b8H6K0_zcQQXtSsI98avomfbP6EsLuSPzI7vusz81qeomGl6uP4D1-5HetB0egY354pciqNgJV_dSMS8OSXxH_nTjUwlonQkmxS4kYJTP40FKQgQrG7W-V=s933\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEigosO_BvHncvcKTqG8sHLQgQ7f6hPAPnWfS7_ElxWeH_dq99TdF04_HMwoRxdw0poD37b8H6K0_zcQQXtSsI98avomfbP6EsLuSPzI7vusz81qeomGl6uP4D1-5HetB0egY354pciqNgJV_dSMS8OSXxH_nTjUwlonQkmxS4kYJTP40FKQgQrG7W-V=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThen, a quick decorating solution for that main wall was to install a wall frame.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=307777454\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FBosch-40-ft-Self-Leveling-Cross-Line-Laser-with-VisiMax-Green-Beam-GLL-40-20-G%2F307777454\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgkfwGw6dhzmjyZJ_A9BVExMVtO-yQzj8_Abl_3J62JL6pGLlLDgtt5gQP9GuCi7S0hQvdaFLgnJmZE_mQ12HdYoiR4YJrLmw54EMcHN0F0RgG-8O56VYuG5mDxLU100CYQf-C_93l3gQbvYajqmR0MuwZ7Jp6nrELwRQiFTtVRLH1kC3rTLnw9n7D4=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=307777454\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FBosch-40-ft-Self-Leveling-Cross-Line-Laser-with-VisiMax-Green-Beam-GLL-40-20-G%2F307777454\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EBosch Laser Level\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnd use a wallpaper remnant to bring some color to the space.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+vFQuCMTt_hPaCfKBIRplgw\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"899\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjVhiGeSz5u5QQ3P4DtrDuahgpca3Pb4jYMN8e2FGDNxbeKvauXq1IWaFBhlJwuqzi0kecubK8tNYAyEL7hE_h05Ag4aP990sK5iO8ghW0bIgCX8z9vBno34uKqWE-TT7xuWwT6oIFc2zFs3k2CINh6UQ_tA5yF4BIHf_9XK4ECN3iFft0gXWBxL2Jl=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+vFQuCMTt_hPaCfKBIRplgw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EWallpaper\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt looked very OK from out here.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiG_gMJ4Dx9jQpVB5OOlHiKIs7hTl290orFVKTXZDDXf4hp8SfdM7lTh1kpMOVkOlYr59Zv82OcwoAZ-sRIm9ekcMcd64yqz42bPEPmVlPWCikfWkiRHrFXtk8haELqmU54vDDLl7k0DFIETJ47qNQHBJbQBabzwVxuNZboy3BgO7VVsREpCw0rFAg_=s1036\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1036\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiG_gMJ4Dx9jQpVB5OOlHiKIs7hTl290orFVKTXZDDXf4hp8SfdM7lTh1kpMOVkOlYr59Zv82OcwoAZ-sRIm9ekcMcd64yqz42bPEPmVlPWCikfWkiRHrFXtk8haELqmU54vDDLl7k0DFIETJ47qNQHBJbQBabzwVxuNZboy3BgO7VVsREpCw0rFAg_=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+z1dODKJckXr_gUP60qbhcQ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EPlanter\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+bdV3hzoN4Hu4--bqnYrCZQ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EPlant\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+9kjdXBoOgcHVo_EGlf5b3A\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ERug\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBut inside the bathroom, this was the situation.\u0026nbsp;☺️\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEisccU0aVauiwSPhCl0Mzb9xVMG3kFGCBLK7J-sOkDCamhfiUwDJ1SuUCPjAqcNdyyuFWWqDFlt-oPsWgjKg3IWYvcDbZxxegNk6PM95hgHDxVfGOBuUBhrV_YAKu8sw7MjztPVDfMPm0nC9zH32tHu8Mbhw_mp_Fk12dm04NbvtbzIM9ySxb1Nc0E8=s933\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEisccU0aVauiwSPhCl0Mzb9xVMG3kFGCBLK7J-sOkDCamhfiUwDJ1SuUCPjAqcNdyyuFWWqDFlt-oPsWgjKg3IWYvcDbZxxegNk6PM95hgHDxVfGOBuUBhrV_YAKu8sw7MjztPVDfMPm0nC9zH32tHu8Mbhw_mp_Fk12dm04NbvtbzIM9ySxb1Nc0E8=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWell, it's now the time to go and fix that ceiling and bring a vanity and a new mirror to this little powder room.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI'm going for a modern approach to the overall design of this bathroom. I'll add a few farmhouse and even mid-century touches, as I've been doing throughout the house.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EStay tuned for the ceiling update, which is the next project.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUPDATE:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe new ceiling is already in place! You can check all the details on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2022\/03\/how-to-plank-ceiling.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Einstalling a planked ceiling right HERE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECheck out all the other projects that were tackled in this room to turn it into a beautiful modern space!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2021\/11\/bathroom-shelves-for-christmas.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESpruced Up Bathroom Shelves\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2022\/03\/how-to-plank-ceiling.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EA Planked Ceiling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2022\/03\/diy-floating-bathroom-vanity.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EA DIY Vanity\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2022\/04\/diy-recessed-toilet-paper-holder.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDIY - Recessed Toilet Paper Holder\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2022\/04\/painting-glossy-black-room-five-tips-to.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EHow to\u0026nbsp;Paint a Glossy Black Room\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2022\/05\/how-to-stencil-accent-wall.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to Stencil an Accent Wall\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2022\/04\/diy-modern-powder-room-makeover.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EA Modern\u0026nbsp;Powder Room - The Reveal\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*This post contains affiliate links.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"mv-video-target mv-video-id-i1bw9d4yijrrg0plle6t\" data-ratio=\"3:4\" data-video-id=\"i1bw9d4yijrrg0plle6t\" data-volume=\"70\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cform action=\"https:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify\" method=\"post\" onsubmit=\"window.open('https:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify?uri=RemodelandoLaCasa', 'popupwindow', 'scrollbars=yes,width=550,height=520');return true\" style=\"border: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 3px; text-align: center;\" target=\"popupwindow\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnjoy what you read today? 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And well, a little bit of shame because this project took me so long to complete. I'm pretty sure you don't want to hear about all the troubles and tribulations with this project, so we better get onto this reveal!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHowever, before \u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Elooking at the pretty pictures we have to see the before. Many of you, my regular readers, can skip this part. But if you're new to RemodelaCasa, I have to show you this, our garage. Well, this is the before...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis was a picture taken at a point of frustration when there was stuff all over the place and I could hardly move around. There, in the back right corner is the door to get inside the house.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zxfB6jWFGTk\/XjjSVuChbDI\/AAAAAAABfXE\/-dzDwSIOy4wJmBg-yVUJqinPRs_3K_YugCPcBGAYYCw\/s710\/Messy%2Bgarage%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Messy garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zxfB6jWFGTk\/XjjSVuChbDI\/AAAAAAABfXE\/-dzDwSIOy4wJmBg-yVUJqinPRs_3K_YugCPcBGAYYCw\/s16000\/Messy%2Bgarage%2B2.jpg\" title=\"the before of the garage - mudroom plan\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHere's a close-up of this awkward platform leading up into the laundry room. I could hardly store or display anything here. We had to go up those steps and then a bit to the right to get into the doorway.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt's hard to see, but a little bench was always there to the right and a big pile of shoes was lazily tossed inside and outside that basket.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qOknLu9Iiew\/X3fSVqb4xdI\/AAAAAAABq1w\/tuyZYew-FDYgLQWdSOrAmHQBfF89STa3QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s867\/narrow%2Bsteps%2Bto%2Bgarage%2B-%2BYorkie.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to turn a corner of your garage into a mudroom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qOknLu9Iiew\/X3fSVqb4xdI\/AAAAAAABq1w\/tuyZYew-FDYgLQWdSOrAmHQBfF89STa3QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/narrow%2Bsteps%2Bto%2Bgarage%2B-%2BYorkie.jpg\" title=\"The Before of the mudroom!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis was the view looking out the door from the laundry room. The photo to the right was \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/kraft-crescent-transitional-entry-vancouver-phvw-vp~133034019\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy inspiration\u003C\/a\u003E which I shared with you guys at the beginning of this project.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*This post contains affiliate links\u0026nbsp;for your convenience.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/p\/build-it.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EClick here to read my full disclosure policy\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8K5bquLiH-c\/X3fSbxZ7D5I\/AAAAAAABq10\/cM0sNmA7tpcfX4MODrd7oUwA9KB9oYi8gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s710\/mudroom%2Bplans.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to turn a corner of your garage into a mudroom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"387\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8K5bquLiH-c\/X3fSbxZ7D5I\/AAAAAAABq10\/cM0sNmA7tpcfX4MODrd7oUwA9KB9oYi8gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/mudroom%2Bplans.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom Built in Garage corner\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/kraft-crescent-transitional-entry-vancouver-phvw-vp~133034019\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EMudroom by Form Collective from Houzz\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWell, today is reveal day!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI'm going to skip the building process, but you can find all the links to all that was done here, at the end of this post.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHere is my new view of that same spot. Eeeeeeek I'm loving it!!!\u0026nbsp;🖤🖤🖤\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2dLE3lu033A\/X3fTbn6eI5I\/AAAAAAABq2U\/qU9Iz03DDmsE830MvXd9ZcPJMVUPqJJfACLcBGAsYHQ\/s933\/RLC%2BMudroom%2B-%2Bback%2Bcabinet%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mudroom out of the garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2dLE3lu033A\/X3fTbn6eI5I\/AAAAAAABq2U\/qU9Iz03DDmsE830MvXd9ZcPJMVUPqJJfACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/RLC%2BMudroom%2B-%2Bback%2Bcabinet%2B2.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom Built in Garage corner\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2EUPKYk\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EPendant Lamp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+CK02n40kcYoQZbfUtzR2wg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ERug\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=300140862\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FMSI-Montauk-Blue-12-in-x-24-in-Gauged-Slate-Floor-and-Wall-Tile-10-sq-ft-case-SMONBLU1224G%2F300140862\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ESlate Tile\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Ar3tNlj56XL7p05gGMhf-g\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EBoots\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAnd here standing on the steps, in the garage, is the view toward the laundry room. I brought my fiddle leaf into my new space, she fits so perfectly there. I might need to move it soon since there's not enough light for her in that spot. I'm already working on something for that little wall.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fl5B3eOxWaY\/X3fT9sbhAZI\/AAAAAAABq20\/rgJY-NY3gUooWN-jK1mw1tSBFm5bDVtGwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s899\/Mudroom%2Bwith%2Bfiddle%2Bleaf.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"899\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fl5B3eOxWaY\/X3fT9sbhAZI\/AAAAAAABq20\/rgJY-NY3gUooWN-jK1mw1tSBFm5bDVtGwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mudroom%2Bwith%2Bfiddle%2Bleaf.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom Built in Garage corner\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMy last post about this little mudroom was all about the doors and that faux cabinet that is close to the laundry room. The switches and garage door opener are still there which gives them away, but even my husband keeps on trying to open those doors! :D\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UF09aHMtv2c\/YUkr6CkoNHI\/AAAAAAAB1u8\/ofO9fsTLAx09kHRPEKcgGENaMYXBtj9hACLcBGAsYHQ\/s971\/diy%2BgARagE-mUDroOM%2B-%2BRLC.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"a little corner of the garage is transformed into a mudroom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"971\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UF09aHMtv2c\/YUkr6CkoNHI\/AAAAAAAB1u8\/ofO9fsTLAx09kHRPEKcgGENaMYXBtj9hACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/diy%2BgARagE-mUDroOM%2B-%2BRLC.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom Built in Garage corner\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis picture below was taken through the window, hence the shadows that you see there. It was the only way I could get this wide shot.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9g-GZbH-4iQ\/X3fT8k6PnJI\/AAAAAAABq2s\/mt3PcMMD390GwUhWW4TklIlsBoB7yUBWwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s720\/Mudroom%2Bbench%2B1hz.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to turn a corner of your garage into a mudroom with lots of storage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"566\" data-original-width=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9g-GZbH-4iQ\/X3fT8k6PnJI\/AAAAAAABq2s\/mt3PcMMD390GwUhWW4TklIlsBoB7yUBWwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mudroom%2Bbench%2B1hz.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom Built in Garage corner\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI'm totally obsessed with these \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=303865917\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FLiberty-Artesia-8-13-16-in-224mm-Center-to-Center-Champagne-Bronze-Drawer-Pull-P16694C-CZ-CP%2F303865917\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ELiberty Artesia cabinet pulls\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=309325012\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FLiberty-Artesia-1-3-4-in-Champagne-Bronze-Bar-Cabinet-Knob-10-Pack-P17020C-CZ-K1%2F309325012\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Eknobs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, they're so sleek!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-THDUlJOLops\/X3fT7oQIuTI\/AAAAAAABq3E\/ywXH7TOcIdcqczHrLpAn0aOW3iYvQAVSACPcBGAYYCw\/s706\/Cabinet%2Bpulls%2Band%2Bknobs%2B-%2Bliberty%2Bhardware%2Bgold.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"525\" data-original-width=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-THDUlJOLops\/X3fT7oQIuTI\/AAAAAAABq3E\/ywXH7TOcIdcqczHrLpAn0aOW3iYvQAVSACPcBGAYYCw\/s16000\/Cabinet%2Bpulls%2Band%2Bknobs%2B-%2Bliberty%2Bhardware%2Bgold.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOn the left, I'm using those real cabinets to store laundry and kitchen necessities on the top, while the long bottom cabinet is used for shoe storage.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA couple days ago I was customizing those \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+8Oz6eIBCmrCosZqZQ3ZiMA\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Ewater hyacinth baskets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. The ones for the boys got their bottoms spray painted, and the ones for my daughter and I got a tassel garland each.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_4ZF_n_DFf0\/X3fV3o7fMnI\/AAAAAAABq3g\/qXC9x7QYw7U_HvxHsUgazoF43XR4jukawCLcBGAsYHQ\/s933\/RLC%2B-%2BMudroom%2Band%2Blaundry%2Broom%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to turn a corner of your garage into a mudroom with lots of storage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_4ZF_n_DFf0\/X3fV3o7fMnI\/AAAAAAABq3g\/qXC9x7QYw7U_HvxHsUgazoF43XR4jukawCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/RLC%2B-%2BMudroom%2Band%2Blaundry%2Broom%2B2.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom Built in Garage corner\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI debated on adding a shelf underneath the bench, and in the end, I tossed that idea to try and give a bit more openness to this tiny room.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vML5mhM3LQ4\/X3fT9FmmOaI\/AAAAAAABq2w\/1FqsBBfEifYduiohbr0bHh8HYqFe4ormgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1050\/Mudroom%2Bsitting%2Bbench%2Bwith%2Bhat.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1050\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vML5mhM3LQ4\/X3fT9FmmOaI\/AAAAAAABq2w\/1FqsBBfEifYduiohbr0bHh8HYqFe4ormgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mudroom%2Bsitting%2Bbench%2Bwith%2Bhat.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom Built in Garage corner\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOne last-minute easy project was to glam up the back cabinet with wallpaper and motion sensor lights.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECleaning gadgets are stored below and up there on those shelves I already have paper towel rolls at the ready.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOne of the baskets is full of winter hats, and the other's still empty. I might remove those baskets later on and I'll probably install sliding doors like I did with the door below them.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mPtoVevvhuk\/X3gVrcN_HZI\/AAAAAAABq4o\/G1aydOwShfospCmSZfeH61GRLxttHW8VACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1050\/RLC%2BMudroom%2B-%2Bback%2Bcabinet%2B3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mudroom - cleaning cabinet storage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1050\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mPtoVevvhuk\/X3gVrcN_HZI\/AAAAAAABq4o\/G1aydOwShfospCmSZfeH61GRLxttHW8VACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/RLC%2BMudroom%2B-%2Bback%2Bcabinet%2B3.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom Built in Garage corner\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36Ae9Oa\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EWallpaper\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cW6WZW\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EMotion Sensor Lights\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/aJZro\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDoor\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=301689085\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FKwikset-San-Clemente-Low-Profile-Venetian-Bronze-Single-Cylinder-Entry-Door-Handleset-w-Halifax-Door-Lever-ft-SmartKey-Security-818SCE-11P-SMT%2F301689085\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ELock Set\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ESome of the shoes, especially the boots that were in the basket were put inside a plastic bag this entire time. When I brought them here, they were so dusty and covered with sawdust! I might need to give them a good cleaning soon.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThat little sign that I created with my Silhouette makes me smile: The Mud Room - The dirt stops here - How I wish it were true! :D\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI also love that wreath, I got it at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.luckettstore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EThe Lucketts Store\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yNCVpbNEkbw\/X3fT-IeJwKI\/AAAAAAABq24\/GVqUtx4vOKIpGKvCccSo9rGPZ65p2BczgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1034\/RLC%2BMudroom%2B-%2BShoe%2Bstorage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to turn a corner of your garage into a mudroom with shoe storage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1034\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yNCVpbNEkbw\/X3fT-IeJwKI\/AAAAAAABq24\/GVqUtx4vOKIpGKvCccSo9rGPZ65p2BczgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/RLC%2BMudroom%2B-%2BShoe%2Bstorage.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom Built in Garage corner\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+lLESGtKihJ9hLo3WPiik6g\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EHat\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+8Oz6eIBCmrCosZqZQ3ZiMA\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"text-align: left;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Ewater hyacinth baskets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of my final decisions in this mudroom project was painting the ceiling black. I like how it immediately changed the mood of the room. Remember that during the final phases of this project there was another light in here? I had a black pendant that I loved, but sadly the light I got with that fixture was not enough in here.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis new pendant that I got at Ikea is not only very economical, and gives me way more light than the one before, but I also like all the texture and organic feel to it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOh, I also painted the laundry room door black. My first black door and I'm so happy with it. I haven't painted the other door, you can see I haven't added the little plugs to cover the screws. I think I might keep that one white.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-R9-xnnzhWuw\/X3fT7tjp_yI\/AAAAAAABq2g\/VW6sPT2C2uAsMqxxz4eV3T2EjAoddFgLACLcBGAsYHQ\/s939\/Mudroom%2B-%2Bback%2Bcabinet%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to turn a corner of your garage into a mudroom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"939\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-R9-xnnzhWuw\/X3fT7tjp_yI\/AAAAAAABq2g\/VW6sPT2C2uAsMqxxz4eV3T2EjAoddFgLACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mudroom%2B-%2Bback%2Bcabinet%2B1.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom Built in Garage corner\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ENow, one of the biggest features in this room is that huge thrifty window! This room would have felt claustrophobic without it. Louie 🐶 loves it! He can keep an eye on me when I'm working there in the garage, or even better he can gossip about the neighborhood dogs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hUrgwyMmK7c\/X3fT8EnsiCI\/AAAAAAABq2o\/FG8vv4cN_K8Jlez0PJt2sCP3TJLqdfJTgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s933\/Mudroom%2B-%2Bblack%2Bwindow.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"mudroom built in corner of the garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hUrgwyMmK7c\/X3fT8EnsiCI\/AAAAAAABq2o\/FG8vv4cN_K8Jlez0PJt2sCP3TJLqdfJTgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mudroom%2B-%2Bblack%2Bwindow.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom in corner of the garage\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI adore the slate flooring, but a rug was a necessity here. I went for a good punch of color to enhance this monochromatic design.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XKn4WubFjmQ\/X3fWSUshO2I\/AAAAAAABq3o\/n18VaLgFUo8iA2RbgU0DaZa_N0J6AbB1ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1050\/RLC%2B-%2BMudroom%2Band%2Blaundry%2Broom%2B3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Remodelacasa - Mudroom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1050\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XKn4WubFjmQ\/X3fWSUshO2I\/AAAAAAABq3o\/n18VaLgFUo8iA2RbgU0DaZa_N0J6AbB1ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/RLC%2B-%2BMudroom%2Band%2Blaundry%2Broom%2B3.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom in corner of Garage\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWell, I couldn't let you go without showing you the regular before and afters.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RMwmjucYmdU\/X3fh0IIYYbI\/AAAAAAABq34\/N82rx1oGCYkWj1lpDlD6WXa72bMCoc2cgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s718\/Garage%2BMudroom%2B-%2BBefore%2Band%2BAfter.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Garage mudroom before and after\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"475\" data-original-width=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RMwmjucYmdU\/X3fh0IIYYbI\/AAAAAAABq34\/N82rx1oGCYkWj1lpDlD6WXa72bMCoc2cgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Garage%2BMudroom%2B-%2BBefore%2Band%2BAfter.jpg\" title=\"a messy garage and the pretty mudroom after\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELouie's here standing in almost the exact same spot. For the new pic, he kept on coming right in front of me! He can't keep away from the paparazzi :)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OtgLR3uG3fM\/X3fY7IE0wQI\/AAAAAAABq3w\/H6xE422TtqgzG3zX0P0yJrIchWp1TFoRwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s704\/Mudroom%2Bbefore%2Band%2Bafter%2Bwith%2BLouie.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Garage mudroom before and after\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"474\" data-original-width=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OtgLR3uG3fM\/X3fY7IE0wQI\/AAAAAAABq3w\/H6xE422TtqgzG3zX0P0yJrIchWp1TFoRwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mudroom%2Bbefore%2Band%2Bafter%2Bwith%2BLouie.jpg\" title=\"Yorkshire terrier at garage mudroom\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-50EMmsr93Qo\/X3fjClvZzMI\/AAAAAAABq4A\/zVdXDkwP0tAeiuASQSE4IHJXF0igpmtpACLcBGAsYHQ\/s751\/Garage%2BMudroom%2B-%2BBefore%2Band%2BAfter%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Garage mudroom before and after\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"466\" data-original-width=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-50EMmsr93Qo\/X3fjClvZzMI\/AAAAAAABq4A\/zVdXDkwP0tAeiuASQSE4IHJXF0igpmtpACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Garage%2BMudroom%2B-%2BBefore%2Band%2BAfter%2B2.jpg\" title=\"Mudroom Makeover - Before and After\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOh, and I almost forgot to show you the garage side. We can still park two cars in here. I put all that vertical space to good use.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q-1pFcxe3RA\/X3fkQhetubI\/AAAAAAABq4I\/llSeiND7DZEJJgXjl8YJzkAJkrFlfVcrACLcBGAsYHQ\/s710\/Garage%2Bmudroom%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Garage with mudroom built\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"514\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q-1pFcxe3RA\/X3fkQhetubI\/AAAAAAABq4I\/llSeiND7DZEJJgXjl8YJzkAJkrFlfVcrACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Garage%2Bmudroom%2B1.jpg\" title=\"Garage with Mudroom built on a corner of it\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI hope you have enjoyed and gotten a few ideas from this project to try in your own home.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe next part of this garage organization is painting those floors, I already have all the materials ready to tackle that job. Stay tuned!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUPDATE:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E The garage floors were painted! You can see that transformation\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/10\/rust-oleum-epoxyshield-garage-floor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E right HERE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. It makes a HUGE difference!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHere are all the projects that were tackled during this mudroom build:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/02\/the-garage-overhaul-plan.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHE MUDROOM PLAN\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/s710\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The mudroom plan\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"532\" data-original-width=\"710\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/w400-h300\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/diy-garage-platform.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - GARAGE PLATFORM\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjAeL-HZ6_E\/XvAi2-9B9xI\/AAAAAAABnA8\/zt0dfoQoaeAgtu6W0V5qaUb6ezg2-VDGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s758\/DIY%2B-%2BGarage%2BPlatform.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"DIY - Garage platform\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"758\" data-original-width=\"602\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjAeL-HZ6_E\/XvAi2-9B9xI\/AAAAAAABnA8\/zt0dfoQoaeAgtu6W0V5qaUb6ezg2-VDGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w318-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BGarage%2BPlatform.jpg\" width=\"318\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/framing-mudroom.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFRAMING THE MUDROOM\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufpEJ6n0JnQ\/XvQRb-9pouI\/AAAAAAABnEE\/3B1dbNbCXGAndJfIxb1WVabfVJorJFhjwCPcBGAYYCw\/s867\/Framing%2Bsmall%2Broom%2Bin%2Bgarage%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to frame a mudroom in the garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufpEJ6n0JnQ\/XvQRb-9pouI\/AAAAAAABnEE\/3B1dbNbCXGAndJfIxb1WVabfVJorJFhjwCPcBGAYYCw\/w300-h400\/Framing%2Bsmall%2Broom%2Bin%2Bgarage%2B1.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/the-staircase-mudroom-update.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHE STAIRCASE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwwJ_j5leek\/XvlM9PjAPcI\/AAAAAAABnHQ\/5hTmbWC3ENMzaML3es9rYapUVZVlfcB6QCPcBGAYYCw\/s785\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to build an indoor staircase\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"785\" data-original-width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwwJ_j5leek\/XvlM9PjAPcI\/AAAAAAABnHQ\/5hTmbWC3ENMzaML3es9rYapUVZVlfcB6QCPcBGAYYCw\/w331-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" title=\"garage mudroom\" width=\"331\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/07\/blue-mountauk-slate-tile-install.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESLATE TILE INSTALL\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ob-rUrPywGo\/Xw0-BiZmJ_I\/AAAAAAABntk\/In652GT3n_IKMrijNY-nMy8WRf6REulRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s832\/SLATE%2BTILE%2BINSTALL.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to install slate tile\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"832\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ob-rUrPywGo\/Xw0-BiZmJ_I\/AAAAAAABntk\/In652GT3n_IKMrijNY-nMy8WRf6REulRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w324-h400\/SLATE%2BTILE%2BINSTALL.jpg\" title=\"garage mudroomproject\" width=\"324\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/08\/mudroom-update-cabinets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - CABINETS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1iSBi-aZ-NY\/XyoabSk-eqI\/AAAAAAABpog\/E5VgZ6hKn1ohYI0HxVvgG18SfebxoCH_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s678\/Mudroom%2Bplan%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"486\" data-original-width=\"678\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1iSBi-aZ-NY\/XyoabSk-eqI\/AAAAAAABpog\/E5VgZ6hKn1ohYI0HxVvgG18SfebxoCH_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h286\/Mudroom%2Bplan%2B2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/09\/mudroom-update-back-cabinet-with-diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - BACK CABINET \u0026amp; SLIDING DOOR\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--CPZs_lL7Go\/X08WvGTBgEI\/AAAAAAABqRU\/skL7LEEWwqY0eAbM8TYT6mKU7txSKqn6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1147\/DIY%2B-%2BSliding%2Bdoor%2Bfor%2Bcorner%2Bcabinet%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1147\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--CPZs_lL7Go\/X08WvGTBgEI\/AAAAAAABqRU\/skL7LEEWwqY0eAbM8TYT6mKU7txSKqn6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w244-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BSliding%2Bdoor%2Bfor%2Bcorner%2Bcabinet%2B2.jpg\" width=\"244\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/09\/mudroom-update-bench.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - MUDROOM BENCH\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"866\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b_oOxr5sVnc\/X2tlPi3n0SI\/AAAAAAABqdk\/CPipueag19oku1RjmC0Et9jsFHPApuhCwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/DIY%2B-%2BCabinet%2Bdoors.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThis post today is all about a very inexpensive and easy way to build shaker-style cabinet doors for this utilitarian mudroom. I might use them again in the garage or basement. I also have the details on how to create a faux cabinet on the wall.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nIn the past, I've built a good amount of doors, and they are all different, at least in the way they were built, from the ones I'm building here today. They're all beginner-level builds that have served me well. You can check them \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2017\/11\/instcbdrs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2019\/10\/sgplyrch.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/05\/diy-mobile-miter-saw-station.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThis was my first time using 1\/2\" plywood to build doors. It was the material I had at hand, and I wanted to get rid of it. ;)\u0026nbsp; The other main material I had to buy was lattice, those thin wood strips to create the grids or the shaker style. I got a good deal on a good bunch of those lattice boards. If you buy them at the big store, it might bring your budget way up.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*This post contains affiliate links\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Efor your convenience.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/p\/build-it.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EClick here to read my full disclosure policy\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EEASY TO BUILD SHAKER STYLE CABINET DOORS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ETools \u0026amp; Materials:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E1\/2\" Plywood\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E2 1\/2\" X 1\/4\" lattice\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWood glue\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E5\/8\" 18-gauge brad nails\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/DAP-Patch-N-Paint-8-oz-White-Premium-Grade-Lightweight-Spackling-Paste-01602\/100211455\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ESpackling paste\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=303098510\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FEverbilt-35-mm-110-Degree-Full-Overlay-Cabinet-Hinge-5-Pairs-HC11SFE-NP-U1%2F303098510\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EHinges\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=203810823\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FRyobi-18-Volt-ONE-AirStrike-18-Gauge-Cordless-Brad-Nailer-Tool-Only-P320%2F203810823\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ERyobi Nailer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=205606938\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FTEKTON-24-in-Ratchet-Bar-Clamp-30-in-Spreader-39184%2F205606938\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EClamps\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=206036911\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FDEWALT-3-Amp-Corded-5-in-Variable-Speed-Random-Orbital-Sander-DWE6423K%2F206036911\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ESander\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=305063033\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FMilwaukee-M18-FUEL-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Hammer-Drill-and-Impact-Driver-Combo-Kit-2-Tool-with-Two-5Ah-Batteries-2997-22%2F305063033\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDrill\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2yshTmn\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ERockler Jig It\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EDirections:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E1. MEASURE \u0026amp; CUT THE PLYWOOD TO SIZE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe first step is to measure the cabinet you're planning on giving doors. All of my cabinets have two doors. These directions are for a cabinet with a set of doors with a full overlay, which means that the doors cover the entire cabinet frame.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nStand in front of the cabinet and measure its width. Subtract 3\/8\" (only subtract 1\/4\" if you're NOT adding wood veneer) to that number and then divide that measurement in two. That number is going to be the width of one of your plywood pieces for a set of doors.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFor the height, I measured from the very top of the cabinet all the way down passing 3\/4\" of the first shelf or base of the cabinet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMy next step was to add\/iron the wood veneer all around the plywood to give it a better finish. it's totally optional.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThen, it's time to add the wooden strips or rails \u0026amp; stiles to give that boring plywood some style.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E2. INSTALL THE RAILS \u0026amp; STILES\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nCut and install the left and right sides or stiles. They go all the way from the very top to the bottom of the door. Use wood glue and 5\/8\" brad nails to set them in place.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ENote\u003C\/b\u003E: Pay attention to hinge placement, don't drive nails on those spots.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7tnewJl7ECU\/X2tlPi7UmiI\/AAAAAAABqdg\/XQwqP3FIT7Asb-OcoSsI0P3bcJkNZL6bwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s710\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bcabinet%2Bdoors%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"493\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7tnewJl7ECU\/X2tlPi7UmiI\/AAAAAAABqdg\/XQwqP3FIT7Asb-OcoSsI0P3bcJkNZL6bwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bcabinet%2Bdoors%2B1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCut and install the rails or top and bottom lattice pieces the same way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dHvYhQG1KWU\/X2tlPmI0CvI\/AAAAAAABqdc\/xPxq82OuOdQEAvnQ4OG58DP3wEGAdRPEACLcBGAsYHQ\/s710\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bcabinet%2Bdoors%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"482\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dHvYhQG1KWU\/X2tlPmI0CvI\/AAAAAAABqdc\/xPxq82OuOdQEAvnQ4OG58DP3wEGAdRPEACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bcabinet%2Bdoors%2B2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E3. DRILL HOLES \u0026amp; INSTALL HINGES\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFollow the directions that come with the hinges to drill the holes. I used my Rockler Jig It which always makes this process fairly easy.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOn the short cabinet doors, the holes were set at 3\" from the top and 3\" from the bottom edge of the door.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOn the long doors, three hinges were installed, one in the center and two at 4\" from top and bottom.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f31VoHny8DA\/XrBtaO27AbI\/AAAAAAABmEs\/N73FJ79q1kI-E9Kp5tOpvTif-y8Xf_OWQCEwYBhgL\/s710\/installing%2Bhinges%2Bon%2Bcabinet%2Bdoors.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"395\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f31VoHny8DA\/XrBtaO27AbI\/AAAAAAABmEs\/N73FJ79q1kI-E9Kp5tOpvTif-y8Xf_OWQCEwYBhgL\/s16000\/installing%2Bhinges%2Bon%2Bcabinet%2Bdoors.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E|\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rockler.com\/jig-it-concealed-hinge-drilling-guide\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EJig It\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=303098510\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FEverbilt-35-mm-110-Degree-Full-Overlay-Cabinet-Hinge-5-Pairs-HC11SFE-NP-U1%2F303098510\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666; font-size: small;\"\u003E35 mm 110-degree Full Overlay Cabinet Hinge\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=305063033\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FMilwaukee-M18-FUEL-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Hammer-Drill-and-Impact-Driver-Combo-Kit-2-Tool-with-Two-5Ah-Batteries-2997-22%2F305063033\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"text-align: left;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EMilwaukee Drill and Driver\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E4. FILL NAIL HOLES AND SAND\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThis step might be one of the drawbacks of making doors this way. There are many nail holes and gaps to fill, although filling them goes quickly. You might need to go twice, waiting for the spackling paste to dry in between coats and giving it a good sanding.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E5. INSTALL THE DOORS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nBefore painting the doors, I went ahead and install them. When uninstalling them for painting, I left the hinges mounted there on the cabinet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAnd here this picture below shows you how I transferred that middle rail measurement onto the sliding door on the left and also onto the other section of \"cabinets\" on the other side of the bench.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-io38TeAe-Q8\/X2tmPXGJCYI\/AAAAAAABqd0\/_pK6jjqPU90A6Zg5DNjvCC5WLHCLYFsFACLcBGAsYHQ\/s933\/Bosch%2Blaser%2Blevel.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-io38TeAe-Q8\/X2tmPXGJCYI\/AAAAAAABqd0\/_pK6jjqPU90A6Zg5DNjvCC5WLHCLYFsFACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Bosch%2Blaser%2Blevel.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=307777454\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FBosch-40-ft-Self-Leveling-Cross-Line-Laser-with-VisiMax-Green-Beam-GLL-40-20-G%2F307777454\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EBosch Laser Level\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWell, on the other side of the bench, I had a corner wall with a covered garage door opener and an electric switch right there in the middle.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSince my plan for that corner wall was to give it the look of cabinets...\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aDKFom4gCZM\/X2tlBiVJMUI\/AAAAAAABqdY\/Ivucykfd5IMnXEc5Tql7vfA9fKTeM0OMQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s970\/Mudroom%2Bfaux%2Bcabinet.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"970\" data-original-width=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aDKFom4gCZM\/X2tlBiVJMUI\/AAAAAAABqdY\/Ivucykfd5IMnXEc5Tql7vfA9fKTeM0OMQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mudroom%2Bfaux%2Bcabinet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI first had to move that electric box from the middle of the wall.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YX5HeMbMgdI\/X2tm7JGqsFI\/AAAAAAABqeI\/O1SRw3ej6aYEiecSf-X52pMRSwUeNM_1gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s650\/Moving%2Bswitch%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bwall.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"475\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YX5HeMbMgdI\/X2tm7JGqsFI\/AAAAAAABqeI\/O1SRw3ej6aYEiecSf-X52pMRSwUeNM_1gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Moving%2Bswitch%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bwall.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAnd here is how I made that corner look like a cabinet:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe same lattice pieces that were added to the doors were the main material for this faux cabinet.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI copy-cat the dimensions for all the lattice used on the doors.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe first step was to add the cabinet pulls\/knobs onto the thin strips of wood.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThen, I set a vertical center line on the wall and removed the lower part of the drywall, and installed a wooden piece to serve as the cabinet kick-plate.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nNext, I added the outer stiles.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wCbupNABfXk\/X2tm8ZyRQpI\/AAAAAAABqeU\/o5SkVUrrsnMueGMeHOkhdZLj-4JIsv_-wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s710\/faux%2Bcabinet%2Bdoors%2B-%2Bpulls.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"469\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wCbupNABfXk\/X2tm8ZyRQpI\/AAAAAAABqeU\/o5SkVUrrsnMueGMeHOkhdZLj-4JIsv_-wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/faux%2Bcabinet%2Bdoors%2B-%2Bpulls.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor installing the inner stiles, I had to make holes there on the drywall for the screws\/hardware to be sitting inside the wall, making the wood flush with the wall.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NW6TDaia2AQ\/X2tm9bnoNlI\/AAAAAAABqec\/JciGhHyYosMov5j4-aUZRfmamNgg6FfwwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s710\/how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bfaux%2Bcabinet%2Bdoors%2Bon%2Bwall.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"472\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NW6TDaia2AQ\/X2tm9bnoNlI\/AAAAAAABqec\/JciGhHyYosMov5j4-aUZRfmamNgg6FfwwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/how%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bfaux%2Bcabinet%2Bdoors%2Bon%2Bwall.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThey were installed leaving a 1\/8\" gap in between the two boards. And everything was set in place with my nailer and 1\" brad nails.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IbBvCC3QTWk\/X2tm7VOmcLI\/AAAAAAABqeM\/8k0fYoZElWIFtCyKL1xnOOLcD9u23UZVQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s867\/Ryobi%2Bcordless%2Bbrad%2Bnailer.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IbBvCC3QTWk\/X2tm7VOmcLI\/AAAAAAABqeM\/8k0fYoZElWIFtCyKL1xnOOLcD9u23UZVQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Ryobi%2Bcordless%2Bbrad%2Bnailer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=203810823\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FRyobi-18-Volt-ONE-AirStrike-18-Gauge-Cordless-Brad-Nailer-Tool-Only-P320%2F203810823\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"text-align: left;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ERyobi AirStrike 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E6. PRIME \u0026amp; PAINT\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI primed the plywood and then painted the doors, but as you can see in the left picture below, the patches were still visible. I had to do it again, priming the door rails, stiles, and panels once again.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x7Nv5DrYhNM\/X2tm99fL39I\/AAAAAAABqeg\/LMarI9oD-0wPIbcFqfFHP2mxWvBcg5nLACLcBGAsYHQ\/s720\/painted%2Bcabinet%2Bdoors%2Bprimed.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"457\" data-original-width=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x7Nv5DrYhNM\/X2tm99fL39I\/AAAAAAABqeg\/LMarI9oD-0wPIbcFqfFHP2mxWvBcg5nLACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/painted%2Bcabinet%2Bdoors%2Bprimed.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nKilz Latex primer was the one that I almost always use.\u0026nbsp; Then, two coats of Behr White in a semi-gloss finish made these doors look awesome!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iU0yEcrQizY\/X2ubo7J_s7I\/AAAAAAABqe8\/0LNWfcMrR8YXKFCw3VwEYA3eEqBs87ZFQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s705\/Kilz%2Blatex%2Bprimer%2Band%2BBehr%2BWhite%2Bpaint.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"413\" data-original-width=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iU0yEcrQizY\/X2ubo7J_s7I\/AAAAAAABqe8\/0LNWfcMrR8YXKFCw3VwEYA3eEqBs87ZFQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Kilz%2Blatex%2Bprimer%2Band%2BBehr%2BWhite%2Bpaint.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=100096395\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FKILZ-2-ALL-PURPOSE-1-Gal-White-Interior-Exterior-Multi-Surface-Primer-Sealer-and-Stain-Blocker-20941%2F100096395\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EKilz Latex Primer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=202761530\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FBEHR-PREMIUM-PLUS-1-gal-Ultra-Pure-White-Semi-Gloss-Enamel-Low-Odor-Interior-Paint-and-Primer-in-One-305001%2F202761530\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EBehr White\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nOh, I also added crown molding at the top.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QpumvZyUxqY\/X2tm702deXI\/AAAAAAABqeQ\/VCO-zqlHH58_5cnPV4HOf4-xDJohT5mPwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s708\/crown%2Bmolding%2Bcorner%2Band%2Bcoped%2Binside%2B.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QpumvZyUxqY\/X2tm702deXI\/AAAAAAABqeQ\/VCO-zqlHH58_5cnPV4HOf4-xDJohT5mPwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/crown%2Bmolding%2Bcorner%2Band%2Bcoped%2Binside%2B.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAnd here's how that faux corner cabinet looks now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YcDJWsVjywI\/X2tm84YBuII\/AAAAAAABqeY\/FEUxeHuaWMI6ebH-nxL5l1UxiXK759JQwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s933\/faux%2Bstorage%2Bcabinets%2Bin%2Broom.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YcDJWsVjywI\/X2tm84YBuII\/AAAAAAABqeY\/FEUxeHuaWMI6ebH-nxL5l1UxiXK759JQwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/faux%2Bstorage%2Bcabinets%2Bin%2Broom.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=303865917\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FLiberty-Artesia-8-13-16-in-224mm-Center-to-Center-Champagne-Bronze-Drawer-Pull-P16694C-CZ-CP%2F303865917\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ECabinet Pulls\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=309325012\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FLiberty-Artesia-1-3-4-in-Champagne-Bronze-Bar-Cabinet-Knob-10-Pack-P17020C-CZ-K1%2F309325012\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ECabinet Knobs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAnd here's a funny situation that happened a few days ago... I already moved some stuff I had in the garage and stored it here in the mudroom in the upper cabinets. I sent my husband to bring me something from there. After a few minutes, I heard him laughing and came to see what had happened. He told me he was trying to open those upper cabinets on the right side, but after a while, he remembered they're faux!!\u0026nbsp;😂😂\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nDid you notice I also changed the door trim?\u0026nbsp; This past weekend I was giving that big door a new color!\u0026nbsp;🖤\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThat will be shared next week during the reveal of this little room. Stay tuned!!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E-------------------- .\u0026nbsp; * . * . * . * . *\u0026nbsp; . --------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHere are all the projects that were tackled during this mudroom build:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/02\/the-garage-overhaul-plan.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHE MUDROOM PLAN\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/s710\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The mudroom plan\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"532\" data-original-width=\"710\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/w400-h300\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/diy-garage-platform.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - GARAGE PLATFORM\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjAeL-HZ6_E\/XvAi2-9B9xI\/AAAAAAABnA8\/zt0dfoQoaeAgtu6W0V5qaUb6ezg2-VDGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s758\/DIY%2B-%2BGarage%2BPlatform.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"DIY - Garage platform\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"758\" data-original-width=\"602\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjAeL-HZ6_E\/XvAi2-9B9xI\/AAAAAAABnA8\/zt0dfoQoaeAgtu6W0V5qaUb6ezg2-VDGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w318-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BGarage%2BPlatform.jpg\" width=\"318\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/framing-mudroom.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFRAMING THE MUDROOM\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufpEJ6n0JnQ\/XvQRb-9pouI\/AAAAAAABnEE\/3B1dbNbCXGAndJfIxb1WVabfVJorJFhjwCPcBGAYYCw\/s867\/Framing%2Bsmall%2Broom%2Bin%2Bgarage%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to frame a mudroom in the garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufpEJ6n0JnQ\/XvQRb-9pouI\/AAAAAAABnEE\/3B1dbNbCXGAndJfIxb1WVabfVJorJFhjwCPcBGAYYCw\/w300-h400\/Framing%2Bsmall%2Broom%2Bin%2Bgarage%2B1.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/the-staircase-mudroom-update.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHE STAIRCASE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwwJ_j5leek\/XvlM9PjAPcI\/AAAAAAABnHQ\/5hTmbWC3ENMzaML3es9rYapUVZVlfcB6QCPcBGAYYCw\/s785\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to build an indoor staircase\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"785\" data-original-width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwwJ_j5leek\/XvlM9PjAPcI\/AAAAAAABnHQ\/5hTmbWC3ENMzaML3es9rYapUVZVlfcB6QCPcBGAYYCw\/w331-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" title=\"garage mudroom\" width=\"331\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/07\/blue-mountauk-slate-tile-install.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESLATE TILE INSTALL\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ob-rUrPywGo\/Xw0-BiZmJ_I\/AAAAAAABntk\/In652GT3n_IKMrijNY-nMy8WRf6REulRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s832\/SLATE%2BTILE%2BINSTALL.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to install slate tile\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"832\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ob-rUrPywGo\/Xw0-BiZmJ_I\/AAAAAAABntk\/In652GT3n_IKMrijNY-nMy8WRf6REulRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w324-h400\/SLATE%2BTILE%2BINSTALL.jpg\" title=\"garage mudroomproject\" width=\"324\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/08\/mudroom-update-cabinets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - CABINETS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1iSBi-aZ-NY\/XyoabSk-eqI\/AAAAAAABpog\/E5VgZ6hKn1ohYI0HxVvgG18SfebxoCH_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s678\/Mudroom%2Bplan%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"486\" data-original-width=\"678\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1iSBi-aZ-NY\/XyoabSk-eqI\/AAAAAAABpog\/E5VgZ6hKn1ohYI0HxVvgG18SfebxoCH_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h286\/Mudroom%2Bplan%2B2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/09\/mudroom-update-back-cabinet-with-diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - BACK CABINET \u0026amp; SLIDING DOOR\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--CPZs_lL7Go\/X08WvGTBgEI\/AAAAAAABqRU\/skL7LEEWwqY0eAbM8TYT6mKU7txSKqn6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1147\/DIY%2B-%2BSliding%2Bdoor%2Bfor%2Bcorner%2Bcabinet%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1147\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--CPZs_lL7Go\/X08WvGTBgEI\/AAAAAAABqRU\/skL7LEEWwqY0eAbM8TYT6mKU7txSKqn6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w244-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BSliding%2Bdoor%2Bfor%2Bcorner%2Bcabinet%2B2.jpg\" width=\"244\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/09\/mudroom-update-bench.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - MUDROOM BENCH\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-euTNmFQIkZg\/X2EKNSz62mI\/AAAAAAABqY4\/WaaEdSEtj-U04LkGfZq_fdnLD5fDsGVJACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Mudroom%2Bbuildin%2Bwith%2Bbench%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-euTNmFQIkZg\/X2EKNSz62mI\/AAAAAAABqY4\/WaaEdSEtj-U04LkGfZq_fdnLD5fDsGVJACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Mudroom%2Bbuildin%2Bwith%2Bbench%2B1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI always envisioned having a little bench where to sit to take my shoes off before getting inside the house. Ha, it took me a while to create that plan, but it's finally here! The building process for this bench is surprisingly easy and economical.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith all the cabinets already in place... shoe cabinet, cubbies, and corner cabinet, it was about time to give this little build a go!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI used 3\/4\" plywood for the legs and top base, 1 x 2 pine for the front of the legs, and a 1x3 apron.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe benchtop was made of poplar. I bought a 1 x 10 x 10 board that was cut to size.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*This post contains affiliate links\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Efor your convenience.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/p\/build-it.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EClick here to read my full disclosure policy\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nHere's\u003Cb\u003E the cutting list for this bench\u003C\/b\u003E:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 - 3\/4\" plywood @ 14\" x 42\" (benchtop base)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 - 1 x 9 1\/4\" x 42\" poplar (benchtop)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 - 1 x 5 1\/2\" x 42\" mitered alongside (bench top)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 - 1 x 1 1\/2\" x 42\" mitered alongside (bench top - front)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 - 3\/4\" plywood @ 14\" x 16 1\/2\" height (legs)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 - 1 x 2 pine @ 14\" ( front of legs)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 - 1 x 3 pine @ 42\" (bench apron)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ETools \u0026amp; other materials you'll need\u003C\/b\u003E:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca data-blogger-escaped-target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=305063033\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FMilwaukee-M18-FUEL-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Hammer-Drill-and-Impact-Driver-Combo-Kit-2-Tool-with-Two-5Ah-Batteries-2997-22%2F305063033\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cspan data-blogger-escaped-style=\"color: #e06666;\" style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDrill\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca data-blogger-escaped-target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=203810823\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FRyobi-18-Volt-ONE-AirStrike-18-Gauge-Cordless-Brad-Nailer-Tool-Only-P320%2F203810823\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cspan data-blogger-escaped-style=\"color: #e06666;\" style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Brad Nailer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with\u0026nbsp; 1 1\/2 brad nails\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\n3 - 2 1\/2\" screws\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\n3 - 1 1\/4\" wood screws\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\nwood glue\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ea wood stain of your choice\/paint \u0026amp; primer\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EDirections\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E1. INSTALL THE LEGS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGiven that I had an enclosed area for this bench, both exterior legs were secured first to the studs on the wall using 2 1\/2\" screws and then to the cabinet using 1 1\/4\" wood screws.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l7zTN44IAr8\/X2EKM8AtHUI\/AAAAAAABqY0\/Sxx75Cxbcbw9N8-S-doOvU_bBKcZahmUwCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Installing%2Bbench%2Bfeet.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1433\" data-original-width=\"922\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l7zTN44IAr8\/X2EKM8AtHUI\/AAAAAAABqY0\/Sxx75Cxbcbw9N8-S-doOvU_bBKcZahmUwCPcBGAYYCw\/s640\/Installing%2Bbench%2Bfeet.jpg\" width=\"411\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFind the center of the benchtop plywood piece and attach the remaining leg there, using 1 1\/4\" wood screws.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-k_btqYNMQZk\/X2Ec_xMnWtI\/AAAAAAABqZk\/EagNS0IJTZwEf08T8n4vHPL8IkOj-lNkgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Ba%2Bbench%2B%25282%2529.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"413\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-k_btqYNMQZk\/X2Ec_xMnWtI\/AAAAAAABqZk\/EagNS0IJTZwEf08T8n4vHPL8IkOj-lNkgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Ba%2Bbench%2B%25282%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBring that base\/center leg and install it, driving 1 1\/2\" brad nails from the top to the bottom legs on both sides.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B_kfHMNTC4c\/X2EKM-LUfdI\/AAAAAAABqYw\/nbVX6uLDwQocYC08p0d2NhefAYCU52XigCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Bench%2Bbuildin%2Bin%2Bmudroom.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cristina garay using Ryobi nailer\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"555\" data-original-width=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B_kfHMNTC4c\/X2EKM-LUfdI\/AAAAAAABqYw\/nbVX6uLDwQocYC08p0d2NhefAYCU52XigCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Bench%2Bbuildin%2Bin%2Bmudroom.jpg\" title=\"How to build a bench - mudroom progress\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E2. INSTALL THE FACE FRAME\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCenter the 1 x 2 on the front of the legs and set it in place with brad nails. Install the apron above.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GjuhnAKagYw\/X2EKPJ0tKnI\/AAAAAAABqZA\/VjO0SiLiCiA-RItFFJQCqNKJlDtAeky8ACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Ba%2Bbench.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"468\" data-original-width=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GjuhnAKagYw\/X2EKPJ0tKnI\/AAAAAAABqZA\/VjO0SiLiCiA-RItFFJQCqNKJlDtAeky8ACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Ba%2Bbench.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E3. CUT AND INSTALL THE BENCHTOP\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the benchtop, I used a 1 x 10 x 10' poplar board. Both small front boards were mitered to give it the illusion of a single chunky board.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VcuZVyj8Wvs\/X2EKOG--pqI\/AAAAAAABqZE\/yKW0lhwCetMkaFLS6aQc5LhL9C4TEOMNQCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/bench%2Btop.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"486\" data-original-width=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VcuZVyj8Wvs\/X2EKOG--pqI\/AAAAAAABqZE\/yKW0lhwCetMkaFLS6aQc5LhL9C4TEOMNQCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/bench%2Btop.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBefore installing it, I gave it a coat of Varathane white wash wood stain.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_iXbHrfXWM0\/X2EKNpxliGI\/AAAAAAABqY8\/N795JRwQ0MAPHyLp3UeKeLk8q23k72HHACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Varathane%2Bwhite%2Bwash%2Bwood%2Bstain.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to build a bench for mudroom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"894\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_iXbHrfXWM0\/X2EKNpxliGI\/AAAAAAABqY8\/N795JRwQ0MAPHyLp3UeKeLk8q23k72HHACPcBGAYYCw\/s640\/Varathane%2Bwhite%2Bwash%2Bwood%2Bstain.jpg\" title=\"Varathane white wash wood stain on bench top\" width=\"500\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nIt was secured to the plywood base with 1 1\/2\" brad nails.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI then went ahead and added a mini-board and batten wall with 1 x 4 pine boards.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C7hNA7qemX4\/X2EKOnX9FRI\/AAAAAAABqZE\/DNqp3tWPmnM0LMUH1M9L5s6NLqwLMogngCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Ba%2Bbench%2Bin%2Bmudroom.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"installing board and batten\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"907\" data-original-width=\"680\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C7hNA7qemX4\/X2EKOnX9FRI\/AAAAAAABqZE\/DNqp3tWPmnM0LMUH1M9L5s6NLqwLMogngCPcBGAYYCw\/s640\/how%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Ba%2Bbench%2Bin%2Bmudroom.jpg\" title=\"How to build a bench - Mudroom makeover\" width=\"478\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh, I used a sawdust and wood glue mix to cover the nail holes and gaps.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CfIR_qfJZ5U\/X2EKPmrhEaI\/AAAAAAABqZI\/xB2j9IGXK2MjBqKxO7ESHwIEsaE2KCE3ACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/sawdust%2Band%2Bglue%2Bused%2Bto%2Bclose%2Bnail%2Bholes%2Band%2Bgaps.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to cover nail holes on stained poplar\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"456\" data-original-width=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CfIR_qfJZ5U\/X2EKPmrhEaI\/AAAAAAABqZI\/xB2j9IGXK2MjBqKxO7ESHwIEsaE2KCE3ACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/sawdust%2Band%2Bglue%2Bused%2Bto%2Bclose%2Bnail%2Bholes%2Band%2Bgaps.jpg\" title=\"sawdust and wood glue mixture to cover nail holes and gaps\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was undecided about adding shiplap here. In the end, I gave up and used it to get rid of the leftover 1\/4\" ply I've had for years!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4zcm7dpz9sc\/X2EMsd11ExI\/AAAAAAABqZM\/SUbqRsJpPaoUdvavEj4kLB5tkEofFFrKACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5689.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"920\" data-original-width=\"670\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4zcm7dpz9sc\/X2EMsd11ExI\/AAAAAAABqZM\/SUbqRsJpPaoUdvavEj4kLB5tkEofFFrKACLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/IMG_5689.jpg\" width=\"466\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe tedious part of this entire mudroom project has been patching, sanding, and painting.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGood thing Kilz primers are always a nice base for a well-done painting job.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-78R1mTY-Dfo\/X2EKM1I0rMI\/AAAAAAABqY8\/aSYSSn-To-ENzKaC62Kw8bEvDVvQ-B4nwCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Kilz%2Blatex%2Bprimer.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-78R1mTY-Dfo\/X2EKM1I0rMI\/AAAAAAABqY8\/aSYSSn-To-ENzKaC62Kw8bEvDVvQ-B4nwCPcBGAYYCw\/s640\/Kilz%2Blatex%2Bprimer.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is how it looked at the end of the day.\u0026nbsp;😍\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1zJzycvNats\/X2EPopiV9KI\/AAAAAAABqZY\/hCIhjG2EwLIvwrK1kuilJ_MSQa25kcPIwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BBuildin%2Bbench%2Bin%2Bmudroom%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to build and install a little bench in a mudroom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1zJzycvNats\/X2EPopiV9KI\/AAAAAAABqZY\/hCIhjG2EwLIvwrK1kuilJ_MSQa25kcPIwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BBuildin%2Bbench%2Bin%2Bmudroom%2B1.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Buildin bench in the mudroom\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Here looking the other way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-emAJh1NReqc\/X2EPoijPAfI\/AAAAAAABqZU\/8VU4BbgUtN03lotVL2SocsMKxzwlu9XcwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BBuildin%2Bbench%2Bin%2Bmudroom%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to build a bench for the mudroom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-emAJh1NReqc\/X2EPoijPAfI\/AAAAAAABqZU\/8VU4BbgUtN03lotVL2SocsMKxzwlu9XcwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BBuildin%2Bbench%2Bin%2Bmudroom%2B2.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Buildin bench in mudroom\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe next part is building and installing the doors and making that empty wall on the right look like a cabinet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThanks for stopping by!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E-------------------- .\u0026nbsp; * . * . * . * . *\u0026nbsp; . -------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHere are all the projects that were tackled during this mudroom build:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/02\/the-garage-overhaul-plan.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHE MUDROOM PLAN\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/s710\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The mudroom plan\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"532\" data-original-width=\"710\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/w400-h300\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/diy-garage-platform.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - GARAGE PLATFORM\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjAeL-HZ6_E\/XvAi2-9B9xI\/AAAAAAABnA8\/zt0dfoQoaeAgtu6W0V5qaUb6ezg2-VDGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s758\/DIY%2B-%2BGarage%2BPlatform.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"DIY - Garage platform\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"758\" data-original-width=\"602\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjAeL-HZ6_E\/XvAi2-9B9xI\/AAAAAAABnA8\/zt0dfoQoaeAgtu6W0V5qaUb6ezg2-VDGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w318-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BGarage%2BPlatform.jpg\" width=\"318\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/framing-mudroom.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFRAMING THE MUDROOM\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufpEJ6n0JnQ\/XvQRb-9pouI\/AAAAAAABnEE\/3B1dbNbCXGAndJfIxb1WVabfVJorJFhjwCPcBGAYYCw\/s867\/Framing%2Bsmall%2Broom%2Bin%2Bgarage%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to frame a mudroom in the garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufpEJ6n0JnQ\/XvQRb-9pouI\/AAAAAAABnEE\/3B1dbNbCXGAndJfIxb1WVabfVJorJFhjwCPcBGAYYCw\/w300-h400\/Framing%2Bsmall%2Broom%2Bin%2Bgarage%2B1.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/the-staircase-mudroom-update.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHE STAIRCASE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwwJ_j5leek\/XvlM9PjAPcI\/AAAAAAABnHQ\/5hTmbWC3ENMzaML3es9rYapUVZVlfcB6QCPcBGAYYCw\/s785\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to build an indoor staircase\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"785\" data-original-width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwwJ_j5leek\/XvlM9PjAPcI\/AAAAAAABnHQ\/5hTmbWC3ENMzaML3es9rYapUVZVlfcB6QCPcBGAYYCw\/w331-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" title=\"garage mudroom\" width=\"331\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/07\/blue-mountauk-slate-tile-install.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESLATE TILE INSTALL\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ob-rUrPywGo\/Xw0-BiZmJ_I\/AAAAAAABntk\/In652GT3n_IKMrijNY-nMy8WRf6REulRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s832\/SLATE%2BTILE%2BINSTALL.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to install slate tile\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"832\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ob-rUrPywGo\/Xw0-BiZmJ_I\/AAAAAAABntk\/In652GT3n_IKMrijNY-nMy8WRf6REulRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w324-h400\/SLATE%2BTILE%2BINSTALL.jpg\" title=\"garage mudroomproject\" width=\"324\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/08\/mudroom-update-cabinets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - CABINETS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1iSBi-aZ-NY\/XyoabSk-eqI\/AAAAAAABpog\/E5VgZ6hKn1ohYI0HxVvgG18SfebxoCH_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s678\/Mudroom%2Bplan%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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We first installed the shoe cabinet, then the cubbies and now it's the turn for that back cabinet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI call it a back cabinet, but in reality, I simply closed up that space, adding a couple of shelves and a\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nsliding door.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAccording to plan, I had to build a cabinet back there, but that would've been a waste of materials since I already had nice walls in that corner.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-10ZCROwgSuw\/X08Sv5HRoTI\/AAAAAAABqP0\/6lctE80q9ygwYCj4yVuJvmpLnS1i9lZvACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Mudroom%2BCabinets.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"996\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-10ZCROwgSuw\/X08Sv5HRoTI\/AAAAAAABqP0\/6lctE80q9ygwYCj4yVuJvmpLnS1i9lZvACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Mudroom%2BCabinets.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe first task for my son was to install shelf supports on the three walls. First time for him to install something on the walls. He started very shakily, but by the end, he was showing that drill who was boss. :D\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen, I went ahead and closed up the space even more because the plan was to install a sliding door and that opening was too wide to conceal most of the door behind the cabinet. I added a very long 1 x 10 board to that side of the cabinet. (right picture below)\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*This post contains affiliate links\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;for your convenience.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/p\/build-it.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EClick here to read my full disclosure policy\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KFsoyfLCvpw\/X08SvydJGLI\/AAAAAAABqP4\/YedwAXlxRAYq5bmQybS2cvhrGmmWp9WYACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Adding%2Bshelf%2Bsupport%2Bto%2Bcabinet.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"598\" data-original-width=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KFsoyfLCvpw\/X08SvydJGLI\/AAAAAAABqP4\/YedwAXlxRAYq5bmQybS2cvhrGmmWp9WYACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Adding%2Bshelf%2Bsupport%2Bto%2Bcabinet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMatt was in charge of painting these cabinets. He first applied a coat of primer, then two coats of Behr White - Semi-gloss finish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-frLJhSDP0pI\/Xyo06VEeAeI\/AAAAAAABppg\/an-X8k005_weaCVDGDHr9p61gT7D21tkgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Mudroom%2B-%2Bpaint.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"building a mudroom in a corner of  the garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"974\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-frLJhSDP0pI\/Xyo06VEeAeI\/AAAAAAABppg\/an-X8k005_weaCVDGDHr9p61gT7D21tkgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Mudroom%2B-%2Bpaint.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Mudroom\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen, it was my turn to go and install the shelves. Each shelf consists of two boards, otherwise, it wouldn't fit through the narrow door\/opening. I didn't secure them to the supports, they have a tight fit and I wanted them removable to have more space when working on the sliding door mechanism.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis was also the moment to add the trim to the top of this area (right picture below).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UD-GUuVZyKM\/X08Svy29DzI\/AAAAAAABqP8\/gEt6Lq7CaaICB3QaL3PLzQaOhDPjaelBwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Installing%2Bshelves%2Band%2Btop%2Btrip.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"510\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UD-GUuVZyKM\/X08Svy29DzI\/AAAAAAABqP8\/gEt6Lq7CaaICB3QaL3PLzQaOhDPjaelBwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Installing%2Bshelves%2Band%2Btop%2Btrip.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe next task: BUILDING AND INSTALLING THE SLIDING DOOR\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis sliding door was inspired by the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jaimecostiglio.com\/s-is-for-sliding-barn-door-for-60\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESliding Barn Door\u003C\/a\u003E my friend Jaime built \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jaimecostiglio.com\/s-is-for-sliding-barn-door-for-60\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Eright HERE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, the door designs are different, but the mechanism is quite similar and very inexpensive.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLet me show you how it all went for me!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EThe Materials I used:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E3\/4\" Plywood to the size of your door.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=205958685\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FAlexandria-Moulding-L-264-1-4-in-x-2-1-2-in-x-96-in-Wood-Primed-Finger-Jointed-Lattice-Moulding-0L264-93096C%2F205958685\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E2 1\/2\" Lattice molding\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to trim the door and give it a shaker style\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=307814812\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FThe-Plumber-s-Choice-3-4-in-x-30-in-Galvanized-Steel-Pipe-3430PGL%2F307814812\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E3\/4\" Metal pipe to your needed length\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E1 \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/3-4-in-Galvanized-Malleable-Iron-Floor-Flange-511-604HN\/100120677\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EGalvanized flange\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E1 \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=100542053\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FLDR-Industries-3-4-in-Galvanized-Iron-Cap-311-CA-34%2F100542053\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EGalvanized end cap\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E2\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=205883102\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FEverbilt-3-8-in-x-4-7-8-in-Stainless-Steel-Screw-Eye-803694%2F205883102\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E3\/8 In X 4-7\/8 In Screw eyes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E2\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EG7t5X\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EConcealed 2\" Casters\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EThe tools you'll need:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=100650378\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FMilwaukee-M18-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Drill-Driver-Impact-Driver-Combo-Kit-2-Tool-w-2-1-5Ah-Batteries-Charger-Tool-Bag-2691-22%2F100650378\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDrill \/ Driver set\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=203810823\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FRyobi-18-Volt-ONE-AirStrike-18-Gauge-Cordless-Brad-Nailer-Tool-Only-P320%2F203810823\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EBrad Nailer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=206676354\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FDEWALT-16-ft-x-1-1-8-in-Tape-Measure-DWHT36105S%2F206676354\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ETape Measure\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=206109404\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FHusky-48-in-Box-Level-with-Plumb-Site-900-42P-48H%2F206109404\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ELevel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=304303362\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FMakita-15-Amp-12-in-Dual-Bevel-Sliding-Compound-Miter-Saw-with-Laser-LS1219L%2F304303362\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EMiter Saw\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=205806375\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FRYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cordless-6-1-2-in-Circular-Saw-Tool-Only-P507%2F205806375\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ECircular Saw\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Of7lPuuNqtI\/X08SwQplLtI\/AAAAAAABqQA\/PFi7OtfOGyQHWp4MuxeaRdHhiOt5zEFGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Sliding%2Bdoor%2Bhardware%2Bwith%2Bpipe%2Band%2Bscrew%2Beye.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"474\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Of7lPuuNqtI\/X08SwQplLtI\/AAAAAAABqQA\/PFi7OtfOGyQHWp4MuxeaRdHhiOt5zEFGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Sliding%2Bdoor%2Bhardware%2Bwith%2Bpipe%2Band%2Bscrew%2Beye.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E1. MAKE A DOOR MOCK-UP\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe first step I recommend is to make a mock-up of the door. I used a scrap piece of plywood as my door, but the most important thing is to install those screw eyes right there on the edge of the plywood.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI made pre-drills, but they weren't too straight. You can see the eye screws tipping to the left, yep. very slanted. Glad it was a practice piece.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou can also notice, that the rod is installed on the shelf support.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iDP-hXJEPgU\/X08TQu93FqI\/AAAAAAABqQU\/MtQ3rEh3x-oOwSXAeC2LdGmFT2UrDzpUACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Sliding%2Bdoor%2Bmock%2Bup.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iDP-hXJEPgU\/X08TQu93FqI\/AAAAAAABqQU\/MtQ3rEh3x-oOwSXAeC2LdGmFT2UrDzpUACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Sliding%2Bdoor%2Bmock%2Bup.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E2. BUILD THE DOOR\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI cut the plywood to size. The little mock-up door is also a good guide for height measurement. Width-wise, I made the door half-inch wider than the opening.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter painting the plywood, I installed the decorative lattice molding on the long sides.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oczXkvqFGIk\/X08UU7w-A2I\/AAAAAAABqQc\/oxYJY-UP6CwlXxUMMKO5jqGdkPxXRcz8QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/sliding%2Bdoor%2Bfor%2Bcabinet.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1219\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oczXkvqFGIk\/X08UU7w-A2I\/AAAAAAABqQc\/oxYJY-UP6CwlXxUMMKO5jqGdkPxXRcz8QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/sliding%2Bdoor%2Bfor%2Bcabinet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E3. INSTALL THE SCREW EYES\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen it was time to install the screw eyes. I was nervous, I wanted to install them straight, but I had no tools to make the pre-drills dead straight.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI just took my time and went by first using an awl to mark the exact point where to make the holes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen, I used a small drill bit and kept on drilling the straightest I could drill the holes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zqqvlt9MS6I\/X08UhEPZSgI\/AAAAAAABqQk\/xDxBLNfInwARBhboDUCoKilEZNCIVRpJgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Drilling%2Bstraight%2Bholes%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bside%2Bof%2BPlywood.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"560\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zqqvlt9MS6I\/X08UhEPZSgI\/AAAAAAABqQk\/xDxBLNfInwARBhboDUCoKilEZNCIVRpJgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Drilling%2Bstraight%2Bholes%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bside%2Bof%2BPlywood.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI changed the drill bit for a larger one and marked how deep I needed to go (use the screw eye to set that mark). Then, once again I changed the drill bit. Drilling the holes one more time with the 5\/16\" bit, which is the perfect fit for the screw eyes I was using.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-o7xauihAfXw\/X08UhE7IZOI\/AAAAAAABqQg\/9AXYqJkWrbcukv2xHq8JwLpQd52WoqhngCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Drilling%2Bstraight%2Bholes%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bside%2Bof%2BPlywood%2B-2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"607\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-o7xauihAfXw\/X08UhE7IZOI\/AAAAAAABqQg\/9AXYqJkWrbcukv2xHq8JwLpQd52WoqhngCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Drilling%2Bstraight%2Bholes%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bside%2Bof%2BPlywood%2B-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThe screw eyes were then installed. They were straight, but they both ended up looking different ways.\u0026nbsp;🤪 I left them like that, they would be hidden. If you do it, pay attention to how they face when you start screwing them, so you can do them both the same way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FfEF-ziemY0\/X08V4ysfG7I\/AAAAAAABqQ0\/xAftA3c24F4SRsa8yFGENSFR5MKRzAUnACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Screw%2Beyes%2Bfor%2Bsliding%2Bdoor%2Bmechanism.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"476\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FfEF-ziemY0\/X08V4ysfG7I\/AAAAAAABqQ0\/xAftA3c24F4SRsa8yFGENSFR5MKRzAUnACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Screw%2Beyes%2Bfor%2Bsliding%2Bdoor%2Bmechanism.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E4. INSTALL THE CASTERS\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTurn the door, front face down, and install the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EG7t5X\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Ecasters\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. I like these hidden casters, they give a clean look to the front of the cabinet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z7Cibp-dFM8\/X08V_8i5nBI\/AAAAAAABqQ4\/2bpuQEuhmjMYHVsboglS6nbWe8QJm78rgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Adding%2Bconcealed%2Bcasters%2Bto%2Bsliding%2Bdoor.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1015\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z7Cibp-dFM8\/X08V_8i5nBI\/AAAAAAABqQ4\/2bpuQEuhmjMYHVsboglS6nbWe8QJm78rgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Adding%2Bconcealed%2Bcasters%2Bto%2Bsliding%2Bdoor.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E5. INSTALL THE FLANGE\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI installed the flange, but then I had to remove it because it's a tight fit. Notice how I also had to make a groove on the top shelf for it to rest nicely on the flange.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SMgHJjrh7A0\/X08WJnODiRI\/AAAAAAABqQ8\/_t2WiWgfHzYh2Mt6Y9UCA3KFB7_DTWosQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Installing%2Bflange%2Bfor%2Brod%2B-%2BSliding%2Bdoor.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"507\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SMgHJjrh7A0\/X08WJnODiRI\/AAAAAAABqQ8\/_t2WiWgfHzYh2Mt6Y9UCA3KFB7_DTWosQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Installing%2Bflange%2Bfor%2Brod%2B-%2BSliding%2Bdoor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOk, this was the moment of truth, passing the pipe through the screw eyes... installing it, and ta-daaaah! It worked!\u0026nbsp;🙂\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ryBVheZkYKE\/X08WJqe4eKI\/AAAAAAABqRA\/_yNL0ph08b4RdiwqtCnSggR828fUwb2VACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Installing%2Bthe%2Bsliding%2Bdoor%2B.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"613\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ryBVheZkYKE\/X08WJqe4eKI\/AAAAAAABqRA\/_yNL0ph08b4RdiwqtCnSggR828fUwb2VACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Installing%2Bthe%2Bsliding%2Bdoor%2B.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI had to take it down to patch those holes, paint, and add the missing pieces of trim.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Of0oHajKGbw\/X08Wv_KBexI\/AAAAAAABqRg\/qF-qYWvs91o_qCiAJ6IZi9Ev9pUuZmPvwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/diy%2B-%2Bsliding%2Bdoor%2B-%2Bcabinet.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"933\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Of0oHajKGbw\/X08Wv_KBexI\/AAAAAAABqRg\/qF-qYWvs91o_qCiAJ6IZi9Ev9pUuZmPvwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/diy%2B-%2Bsliding%2Bdoor%2B-%2Bcabinet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh, I also added a stop block there in the corner of the cabinet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C1oIQ47IuK8\/X08WvggVQbI\/AAAAAAABqRc\/ngMNvWOr-xUn1HjA7hqgxWR5gISEopFagCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Sliding%2Bdoor%2Bstop%2Bblock.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"920\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C1oIQ47IuK8\/X08WvggVQbI\/AAAAAAABqRc\/ngMNvWOr-xUn1HjA7hqgxWR5gISEopFagCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Sliding%2Bdoor%2Bstop%2Bblock.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm telling you, I love these casters!!\u0026nbsp;❤️❤️\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1dxIhu6kM7E\/X08WvctulPI\/AAAAAAABqRY\/E6kN7GJsG40luK-5qjVqE1MzyOZFxt8fQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Concealed%2Bcasters%2Bon%2Bsliding%2Bdoor.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"920\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1dxIhu6kM7E\/X08WvctulPI\/AAAAAAABqRY\/E6kN7GJsG40luK-5qjVqE1MzyOZFxt8fQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Concealed%2Bcasters%2Bon%2Bsliding%2Bdoor.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere, is one more pic before removing it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g3Q5LgzW3hI\/X08WvLuNcjI\/AAAAAAABqRQ\/MHH17FQNuMk5F9Rse3c2rmkThSHrYJ64gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BCorner%2Bcabinet%2Bsliding%2Bdoor.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1201\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g3Q5LgzW3hI\/X08WvLuNcjI\/AAAAAAABqRQ\/MHH17FQNuMk5F9Rse3c2rmkThSHrYJ64gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BCorner%2Bcabinet%2Bsliding%2Bdoor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd here you see my pretty sliding door, after giving it some glam. The holes were patched, a couple coats of paint were given to it and the hardware was spray-painted gold.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--CPZs_lL7Go\/X08WvGTBgEI\/AAAAAAABqRU\/skL7LEEWwqY0eAbM8TYT6mKU7txSKqn6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BSliding%2Bdoor%2Bfor%2Bcorner%2Bcabinet%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to build a sliding door for a cabinet\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1147\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--CPZs_lL7Go\/X08WvGTBgEI\/AAAAAAABqRU\/skL7LEEWwqY0eAbM8TYT6mKU7txSKqn6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BSliding%2Bdoor%2Bfor%2Bcorner%2Bcabinet%2B2.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Sliding door - Corner cabinet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI still need to install it, but I'm waiting to finish other little tasks I have to tackle in this small area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI've been recording most of this process, you can check those videos on my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/remodelacasa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EInstagram account right HERE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. For this sliding door project, go to the saved stories- \u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/remodelacasa\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EMudroom 4\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E-------------------- .\u0026nbsp; * . * . * . * . *\u0026nbsp; . -------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHere are all the projects that were tackled during this mudroom build:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/02\/the-garage-overhaul-plan.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHE MUDROOM PLAN\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/s710\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The mudroom plan\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"532\" data-original-width=\"710\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/w400-h300\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/diy-garage-platform.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - GARAGE PLATFORM\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjAeL-HZ6_E\/XvAi2-9B9xI\/AAAAAAABnA8\/zt0dfoQoaeAgtu6W0V5qaUb6ezg2-VDGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s758\/DIY%2B-%2BGarage%2BPlatform.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"DIY - Garage platform\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"758\" data-original-width=\"602\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjAeL-HZ6_E\/XvAi2-9B9xI\/AAAAAAABnA8\/zt0dfoQoaeAgtu6W0V5qaUb6ezg2-VDGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w318-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BGarage%2BPlatform.jpg\" width=\"318\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/framing-mudroom.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFRAMING THE MUDROOM\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufpEJ6n0JnQ\/XvQRb-9pouI\/AAAAAAABnEE\/3B1dbNbCXGAndJfIxb1WVabfVJorJFhjwCPcBGAYYCw\/s867\/Framing%2Bsmall%2Broom%2Bin%2Bgarage%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to frame a mudroom in the garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufpEJ6n0JnQ\/XvQRb-9pouI\/AAAAAAABnEE\/3B1dbNbCXGAndJfIxb1WVabfVJorJFhjwCPcBGAYYCw\/w300-h400\/Framing%2Bsmall%2Broom%2Bin%2Bgarage%2B1.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/the-staircase-mudroom-update.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHE STAIRCASE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwwJ_j5leek\/XvlM9PjAPcI\/AAAAAAABnHQ\/5hTmbWC3ENMzaML3es9rYapUVZVlfcB6QCPcBGAYYCw\/s785\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to build an indoor staircase\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"785\" data-original-width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwwJ_j5leek\/XvlM9PjAPcI\/AAAAAAABnHQ\/5hTmbWC3ENMzaML3es9rYapUVZVlfcB6QCPcBGAYYCw\/w331-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" title=\"garage mudroom\" width=\"331\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/07\/blue-mountauk-slate-tile-install.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESLATE TILE INSTALL\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ob-rUrPywGo\/Xw0-BiZmJ_I\/AAAAAAABntk\/In652GT3n_IKMrijNY-nMy8WRf6REulRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s832\/SLATE%2BTILE%2BINSTALL.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to install slate tile\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"832\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ob-rUrPywGo\/Xw0-BiZmJ_I\/AAAAAAABntk\/In652GT3n_IKMrijNY-nMy8WRf6REulRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w324-h400\/SLATE%2BTILE%2BINSTALL.jpg\" title=\"garage mudroomproject\" width=\"324\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/08\/mudroom-update-cabinets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - CABINETS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1iSBi-aZ-NY\/XyoabSk-eqI\/AAAAAAABpog\/E5VgZ6hKn1ohYI0HxVvgG18SfebxoCH_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s678\/Mudroom%2Bplan%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"486\" data-original-width=\"678\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1iSBi-aZ-NY\/XyoabSk-eqI\/AAAAAAABpog\/E5VgZ6hKn1ohYI0HxVvgG18SfebxoCH_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h286\/Mudroom%2Bplan%2B2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/09\/mudroom-update-back-cabinet-with-diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - BACK CABINET \u0026amp; SLIDING DOOR\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--CPZs_lL7Go\/X08WvGTBgEI\/AAAAAAABqRU\/skL7LEEWwqY0eAbM8TYT6mKU7txSKqn6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1147\/DIY%2B-%2BSliding%2Bdoor%2Bfor%2Bcorner%2Bcabinet%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1147\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--CPZs_lL7Go\/X08WvGTBgEI\/AAAAAAABqRU\/skL7LEEWwqY0eAbM8TYT6mKU7txSKqn6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w244-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BSliding%2Bdoor%2Bfor%2Bcorner%2Bcabinet%2B2.jpg\" width=\"244\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/09\/mudroom-update-bench.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - MUDROOM BENCH\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ob-rUrPywGo\/Xw0-BiZmJ_I\/AAAAAAABntk\/In652GT3n_IKMrijNY-nMy8WRf6REulRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/SLATE%2BTILE%2BINSTALL.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blue Mountauk slate tile - #thdprospective\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"832\" data-original-width=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ob-rUrPywGo\/Xw0-BiZmJ_I\/AAAAAAABntk\/In652GT3n_IKMrijNY-nMy8WRf6REulRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/SLATE%2BTILE%2BINSTALL.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nDeciding on using natural stone slate tile for our little mudroom was an easy choice! Not only do I love the color of this Blue Mountauk Slate tile, but also all those compressed layers of rock that give them that wonderful texture. Every single slate tile is different, and all grouped they are simply beautiful!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen I first heard the name Blue Mountauk I thought the tile was going to be more on the blue side, but nope. it's more on the green-ish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm going to give you a recount of how our slate tile installation went, the materials and tools we used, and I'm also giving you some tips that might be helpful if you decide on installing slate tile in your own home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe picture below is how our laundry room looked after the walls were patched and a new door was installed. The floor... Blah.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThat's precisely the very first task for any type of tile flooring installation...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCleaning the sub-floor and making sure it's level. Place a long level all around the space and find high and low spots and fix them to make it level. High spots need to be sanded down. Low spots need to be filled with concrete filler. You mustn't skip this step otherwise you might end up with tile chipping or cracking down the road.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOurs was a brand new sub-floor and we made sure to leave it perfectly leveled. ;)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cguhd1ykxfw\/XwvmqLUDB6I\/AAAAAAABnm0\/TX3PsJUywVIaivscacpC8H0Bsjb4LbIHQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Mudroom%2Bbefore%2Bslate%2Bfloor.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"subfloor and patched walls in mudroom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cguhd1ykxfw\/XwvmqLUDB6I\/AAAAAAABnm0\/TX3PsJUywVIaivscacpC8H0Bsjb4LbIHQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Mudroom%2Bbefore%2Bslate%2Bfloor.jpg\" title=\"Mudroom before slate tile flooring installation\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI ordered these beautiful Blue Mountauk slate tiles at Home Depot - online. They arrived very well packed, five tiles in each box, protected with heavy-duty foam at the top and bottom of each box. Only one tile was broken and one of the boxes was missing one tile.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt is recommended that you buy 10-15% extra slate tile to account for this type of problem.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PCHJ-8vp0vw\/Xwvm1l_ZixI\/AAAAAAABnm4\/88mizlUPFicJCA0GJX4fGnUxmRjsW9jKACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/montauk%2Bblue%2Bslate%2Btile%2B-%2BRLC.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Brazilian slate tile very well packed\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"680\" data-original-width=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PCHJ-8vp0vw\/Xwvm1l_ZixI\/AAAAAAABnm4\/88mizlUPFicJCA0GJX4fGnUxmRjsW9jKACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/montauk%2Bblue%2Bslate%2Btile%2B-%2BRLC.jpg\" title=\"Blue Mountauk 12 x 24 Slate tile from Home Depot  - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E*This post contains affiliate links.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EThe materials you will need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=300140862\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FMSI-Montauk-Blue-12-in-x-24-in-Gauged-Slate-Floor-and-Wall-Tile-10-sq-ft-case-SMONBLU1224G%2F300140862\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EBlue Mountauk Slate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; - I bought 35 - 12\" x 24\" tiles\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECement board -\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/USG-Durock-Brand-1-2-in-x-3-ft-x-5-ft-Cement-Board-with-EdgeGuard-172954\/304163165?keyword=durock\u0026amp;semanticToken=d032006311220000_6795c0cdbde9bc34561d9d8135a04ff3_1594690224339+d032006311220000+%3E++cnn%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+cnr%3A%7B7%3A0%7D+cnp%3A%7B10%3A0%7D+cnd%3A%7B4%3A0%7D+cne%3A%7B8%3A0%7D+cnb%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+cns%3A%7B5%3A0%7D+cnx%3A%7B3%3A0%7D+cnq%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+cnw%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+cnv%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+st%3A%7Bdurock%7D%3Ast+oos%3A%7B0%3A1%7D+br%3A%7Bdurock%7D%3Abr+dln%3A%7B574143%7D+smf%3A%7Bca%2Cbr%7D%3Asmf+nf%3A%7B1%7D%3Anf+qu%3A%7Bdurock%7D%3Aqu\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDurock\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E1 1\/4\" cement board screws\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/QEP-2-in-x-150-ft-Cement-Board-Drywall-Joint-Tape-99605Q\/207178367\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan 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Paddle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=203837585\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FRIDGID-12-Amp-Corded-8-in-Wet-Tile-Saw-with-Stand-R4040S%2F203837585\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EWet Tile Saw\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=100204103\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FEmpire-16-in-x-24-in-Steel-Framing-Square-1110%2F100204103\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ESquare\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/QEP-11-in-x-1-2-in-x-1-2-in-Square-Notch-Pro-Flooring-Trowel-with-Wood-Handle-49720Q\/100587676\" 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href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=203260188\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FQEP-7-1-2-in-x-5-1-2-in-Extra-Large-Grouting-Cleaning-and-Washing-Sponge-3-Pack-70005Q-3VP84%2F203260188\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EExtra-large grouting sponge\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBrush\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=100087613\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FThe-Home-Depot-5-Gal-Homer-Bucket-05GLHD2%2F100087613\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EFive-gallon bucket\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=202220499\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FDEWALT-Safety-Goggles-Concealer-with-Clear-Anti-Fog-Lens-DPG82-11C%2F202220499\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ESafety goggles\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=100299721\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FFirm-Grip-Small-General-Purpose-Work-Gloves-2001S%2F100299721\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EWork gloves\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=303534474\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FHusky-Soft-Cap-Gel-Knee-Pads-1H-22382-06%2F303534474\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EKNEE PADS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EINSTALL CEMENT BOARD\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBacker-board or cement board was installed over the sub-floor as another layer of protection or stability to the tiles.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStaggered the Durock boards so four corners never meet, and secure them in place using 1-1\/4\" screws driven every 8\" or so.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCover the seams with mesh tape.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NnxtdFZi8vc\/Xwvd58koJRI\/AAAAAAABnlg\/NZtE0HuQ6V0V7Z1YzJFtpwqN__HKeiAvACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Installing%2BDurock.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Durock boards and tape mesh - #thdprospective\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"961\" data-original-width=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NnxtdFZi8vc\/Xwvd58koJRI\/AAAAAAABnlg\/NZtE0HuQ6V0V7Z1YzJFtpwqN__HKeiAvACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Installing%2BDurock.jpg\" title=\"Cement board being installed prior to slate tile installation\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003ELAYOUT THE TILES\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow is the time to bring the tiles and decide what pattern you want to choose for your flooring. Doing a dry layout is very important with slate tile. Pay attention not only to the pattern but also to the texture and color of the tiles.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI went for a herringbone pattern - a 45-degree angle.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6x1kYrzghws\/Xw0h5D9Q_PI\/AAAAAAABntQ\/tB7VgO1Hdl8R_mYXotKEhEPBZxrxmdXaQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/deciding%2Blayout%2Bof%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bflooring.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to install slate tile flooring\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6x1kYrzghws\/Xw0h5D9Q_PI\/AAAAAAABntQ\/tB7VgO1Hdl8R_mYXotKEhEPBZxrxmdXaQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/deciding%2Blayout%2Bof%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bflooring.jpg\" title=\"Dry lay out slate tile - mudroom\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAt this point, I was very excited about this project. The room was pretty much squared, so following the herringbone tile configuration, I started cutting the row of tiles all along the wall with my\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=302187855\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FRubi-7-in-120-Volt-Tile-Saw-ND-SMART-24977%2F302187855\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Esmall wet tile saw\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, this little saw was taking its time and I was getting scared of it getting burnt. I had to call my friend Donato to give me a helping hand with his trusty Husqvarna tile saw.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Na_q6eEIrU4\/Xwvd2OIqVvI\/AAAAAAABnk4\/PdVVADO2F7ceysKTpkDcNQcNmQa3bO6EwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Cutting%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bwith%2Bwet%2Bsaw.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"cutting slate tile with wet saw\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"432\" data-original-width=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Na_q6eEIrU4\/Xwvd2OIqVvI\/AAAAAAABnk4\/PdVVADO2F7ceysKTpkDcNQcNmQa3bO6EwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Cutting%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bwith%2Bwet%2Bsaw.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring - Wet saw\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFrom then on, he took charge!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PrVNQShEIfg\/Xw0vnkwU2qI\/AAAAAAABntc\/kV9FOk4xotcP_pD5jwMp9WEM9w04ZzcbACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Husqvarna%2BWet%2Bsaw%2B-%2Bslate%2Btile%2Binstall.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to install slate tile\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"399\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PrVNQShEIfg\/Xw0vnkwU2qI\/AAAAAAABntc\/kV9FOk4xotcP_pD5jwMp9WEM9w04ZzcbACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Husqvarna%2BWet%2Bsaw%2B-%2Bslate%2Btile%2Binstall.png\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring - Husqvarna Wet tile for slate\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHe used a drill with a mixing paddle attachment to mix the thin-set to a thick peanut butter consistency.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u4r3DSRMo3M\/Xwvd6S0W9pI\/AAAAAAABnlk\/dFXw7rFO32Y_uRHYH1aAqXX-wrfZLG5TgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Mixing%2Bthin-set%2Bwith%2BRidgid%2Bcordless%2Bdrill.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"using a ridgid drill with paddle to mix mortar\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1025\" data-original-width=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u4r3DSRMo3M\/Xwvd6S0W9pI\/AAAAAAABnlk\/dFXw7rFO32Y_uRHYH1aAqXX-wrfZLG5TgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Mixing%2Bthin-set%2Bwith%2BRidgid%2Bcordless%2Bdrill.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring - thin-set mixing - #versabond #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=206127587\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FRIDGID-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Brushless-Hammer-Drill-and-Impact-Driver-2-Tool-Combo-Kit-with-2-4-0Ah-Batteries-Charger-R9205%2F206127587\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ERidgid Hammer Drill\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=311174620\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FQEP-30-in-Steel-XL-Spiral-Pro-Thinset-and-Grout-Mixing-Paddle-for-Corded-Drills-61230%2F311174620\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EThin-Set Mixing Paddle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=100162542\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FCustom-Building-Products-VersaBond-Gray-50-lbs-Fortified-Thin-Set-Mortar-MTSG50%2F100162542\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EVersaBond Thin-Set Mortar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESPREAD THE THIN-SET MORTAR\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUsing the flat side of the notched trowel he scoop up some of the mortar and spread it right there in the corner of the room. Then, using the notched side of the trout, at a 45-degree angle he made the ridges or grooves.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHe usually worked on two or three tiles at a time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5JtZeH0ELWw\/Xwvd981QVlI\/AAAAAAABnmA\/CDF3df3a3DkNP8B4bRXjr0pexNBUiACiwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Spreding%2Bthin-set%2Bbefore%2Btile%2Binstall.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"using a notched trowel to spread mortar\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"352\" data-original-width=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5JtZeH0ELWw\/Xwvd981QVlI\/AAAAAAABnmA\/CDF3df3a3DkNP8B4bRXjr0pexNBUiACiwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Spreding%2Bthin-set%2Bbefore%2Btile%2Binstall.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring - How to spread the thinset mortar -\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA little triangle was the first tile to be laid out, continuing adding the cut tiles right along the wall and adding the 1\/4\" spacers in between them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lVJ1BBptcf8\/Xwvd44ATSII\/AAAAAAABnlY\/tExoINkSC98rxvNhZSi35OAoJnnLXiK3gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Binstall%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bflooring.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Herringbone pattern for slate tile install\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"884\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-lVJ1BBptcf8\/Xwvd44ATSII\/AAAAAAABnlY\/tExoINkSC98rxvNhZSi35OAoJnnLXiK3gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Binstall%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bflooring.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring - Laying the first tile\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHe constantly checked the level line from tile to tile\/corner to corner with his hands.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MxufEp53PYk\/Xwvd3bHlL1I\/AAAAAAABnlM\/_En3_HQhIAgLkb3vAf1Qzdrh19F_FLm7QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Binstall%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bflooring%2B-%2Bhds.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"1\/4 inch spaces for slate tile installation\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"525\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MxufEp53PYk\/Xwvd3bHlL1I\/AAAAAAABnlM\/_En3_HQhIAgLkb3vAf1Qzdrh19F_FLm7QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Binstall%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bflooring%2B-%2Bhds.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring - Tips on installing slate tile\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHowever, a level was a necessity for making sure an entire span of tiles was getting perfectly leveled.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QmXYera2FCc\/Xwvd29hpd0I\/AAAAAAABnlI\/oa82byTWNNYzb7cfIUdEoiPLb1cCFBTgwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Binstall%2Bslate%2Btile%2B-%2Bleveling.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"mudroom flooring\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QmXYera2FCc\/Xwvd29hpd0I\/AAAAAAABnlI\/oa82byTWNNYzb7cfIUdEoiPLb1cCFBTgwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Binstall%2Bslate%2Btile%2B-%2Bleveling.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring - Using a level when installing slate tile - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MGO93bEbvAA\/Xwvd3y0QcTI\/AAAAAAABnlQ\/Sl1OxUPos3A4V4Kjk12rnVMS_PZvg2wZQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Binstall%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bflooring%2B-%2Bmidway.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Slate tile being installed in a herringbone pattern\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MGO93bEbvAA\/Xwvd3y0QcTI\/AAAAAAABnlQ\/Sl1OxUPos3A4V4Kjk12rnVMS_PZvg2wZQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Binstall%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bflooring%2B-%2Bmidway.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe thickness of the slate tile is irregular. Some tiles are thinner than most others and some of them have thinner corners. When he noticed that, he made sure to add an extra amount of thin-set to that tile or corner.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JpfptgZxd34\/Xwvd2i0yroI\/AAAAAAABnlE\/Dum5QFMS-cM1SBmmq1agIzefXD-jymQ_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Binstall%2Bslate%2Btile%2B-%2Badding%2Bthinset.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"mortar added for skinny tiles\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"803\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JpfptgZxd34\/Xwvd2i0yroI\/AAAAAAABnlE\/Dum5QFMS-cM1SBmmq1agIzefXD-jymQ_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Binstall%2Bslate%2Btile%2B-%2Badding%2Bthinset.jpg\" title=\"ow to install slate tile flooring - Adding more thinset for thin slate tiles\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhen having trouble figuring out how to cut a tile to fit a space, he made the same tile configuration outside the room, and using a square and ruler, he transferred those lines to come up with the lines to be cut along.\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DLFKaXblk2E\/Xwvd8RTUtDI\/AAAAAAABnl0\/5VX6chCyGZ8p98tzKTdDEA5WyWcloRqlwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Slate%2Btile%2Binstall%2B-%2Bmeasuring.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"herringbone pattern for slate tile install\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"837\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DLFKaXblk2E\/Xwvd8RTUtDI\/AAAAAAABnl0\/5VX6chCyGZ8p98tzKTdDEA5WyWcloRqlwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Slate%2Btile%2Binstall%2B-%2Bmeasuring.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring - tips and tricks on installing slate tile\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, this is how the room looked as he finished the tile installation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f1CZSRKxD8g\/Xwvd7Zwo6oI\/AAAAAAABnmU\/LoNBgd6YoCg9yAzuBBOvTnjtGsZP2pexACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Slate%2Btile%2Bflooring%2Bin%2Bmudroom%2B-%2BRLC.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"slate tiles with spacers in between\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f1CZSRKxD8g\/Xwvd7Zwo6oI\/AAAAAAABnmU\/LoNBgd6YoCg9yAzuBBOvTnjtGsZP2pexACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Slate%2Btile%2Bflooring%2Bin%2Bmudroom%2B-%2BRLC.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring - DONE!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe next step, after waiting at least 24 hours for the mortar to dry, is to \u003Cb\u003Eseal those tiles\u003C\/b\u003E. He didn't do it, because he didn't have time, so he went ahead to add the grout.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EGROUTING THE SLATE\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRemove spacers and clean the tile very well. If you see mortar in between the joints, get rid of it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe sanded grout was mixed according to manufacturer specifications. Use a grout float to fill those joints full of grout, then bring the float diagonally to the tile and at a 45-degree angle to remove excess grout.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ao4aaLSoYWk\/Xwvd-xb8eEI\/AAAAAAABnmI\/b-9gjiQd1iQ2QWo0DSsEVLqdd_6yhkW6wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bgrout%2Bslate%2Btile%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"using a grout float to add grout to big 12 x 24 slate tiles\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"769\" data-original-width=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ao4aaLSoYWk\/Xwvd-xb8eEI\/AAAAAAABnmI\/b-9gjiQd1iQ2QWo0DSsEVLqdd_6yhkW6wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bgrout%2Bslate%2Btile%2B1.jpg\" title=\"How to grout slate tile\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUse a wet sponge to completely clean the tiles as you go along. Make sure the sponge isn't too wet and clean the sponge after a pass on each side.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-inJOmuczefY\/Xwvd_c_TTKI\/AAAAAAABnmM\/OJjsh_dR0wUAQAC8Vb0luprVfhloWXBZgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bgrout%2Bslate%2Btile%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"cleaning the grout from slate tiles\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"778\" data-original-width=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-inJOmuczefY\/Xwvd_c_TTKI\/AAAAAAABnmM\/OJjsh_dR0wUAQAC8Vb0luprVfhloWXBZgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bgrout%2Bslate%2Btile%2B2.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring - Sponge cleaning slate tile\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHe took a long time cleaning the tiles. Slate is a very porous material and without sealing it, the grout gets absorbed, especially along those fine lines.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESEALING THE SLATE\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter waiting 48 hours for the grout to dry, I applied the sealer with a brush, soaking every single tile and grout line. Spots that dried quickly were given a second coat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZWlELLBPVkY\/Xwvd2AQ7kyI\/AAAAAAABnlA\/X3t9Ifz64lMfxvrrOF3irRwAKf_1pHEnwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Applying%2Bsealer%2Bto%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bflooring.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"using a brush to apply sealer onto slate tiles\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"781\" data-original-width=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZWlELLBPVkY\/Xwvd2AQ7kyI\/AAAAAAABnlA\/X3t9Ifz64lMfxvrrOF3irRwAKf_1pHEnwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Applying%2Bsealer%2Bto%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bflooring.jpg\" title=\"How to seal slate tile floors - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAfter waiting for about 15 minutes, I wiped off the excess sealer to prevent fogging.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-otjtT9lO9B8\/Xwvd-QtWJGI\/AAAAAAABnmE\/hNTE79h9GQsjBEtOxESSdJ_C8_yeXDB9wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/drying%2Bexcess%2Bsealer.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"drying off excess sealer from slate tile\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"776\" data-original-width=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-otjtT9lO9B8\/Xwvd-QtWJGI\/AAAAAAABnmE\/hNTE79h9GQsjBEtOxESSdJ_C8_yeXDB9wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/drying%2Bexcess%2Bsealer.jpg\" title=\"How to seal a slate tile sealer\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne more coat of sealer was given to the tiles the following day. Here, it was good to see how the sealer previously added was preventing the liquid from seeping through the tiles.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI chose a natural-looking sealer, with no sheen. And I might need to apply it yearly to keep the tile from absorbing liquids.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uY1PtS4uZNs\/Xwvd5QKCc5I\/AAAAAAABnlc\/ARTz_OdtAyAmw-cnRhSuIG6B_kVcbOGUgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bseal%2Bslate%2Btile%2B-%2Bsecond%2Btime.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blue Mountauk slate tile with Platinum color grout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uY1PtS4uZNs\/Xwvd5QKCc5I\/AAAAAAABnlc\/ARTz_OdtAyAmw-cnRhSuIG6B_kVcbOGUgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bseal%2Bslate%2Btile%2B-%2Bsecond%2Btime.jpg\" title=\"Second application of sealer on slate tile floor\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere is how the little room looked while waiting for the sealer to dry.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FU1KOwVjgd8\/Xwvd889Pw3I\/AAAAAAABnl4\/wRd5Q4d309Aw6nUfMidvSpVpPFCVJ1mlwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Slate%2Btile%2Binstalled%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bmudroom%2B-%2BRLC.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"mudroom with herringbone slate tile\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"910\" data-original-width=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FU1KOwVjgd8\/Xwvd889Pw3I\/AAAAAAABnl4\/wRd5Q4d309Aw6nUfMidvSpVpPFCVJ1mlwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Slate%2Btile%2Binstalled%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bmudroom%2B-%2BRLC.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring - the after\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd here, all dried!\u0026nbsp;🖤\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hJWK31bFsuI\/Xwvd4QBO9UI\/AAAAAAABnlU\/7H_d4MWDQHE4jV3tRTI9gpKAYLfTMqGYgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Binstall%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bflooring%2Bfnl1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Herringbone slate tile in mudroom\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"997\" data-original-width=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hJWK31bFsuI\/Xwvd4QBO9UI\/AAAAAAABnlU\/7H_d4MWDQHE4jV3tRTI9gpKAYLfTMqGYgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Binstall%2Bslate%2Btile%2Bflooring%2Bfnl1.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring -\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bok1w06kWj4\/W716pxj_lxI\/AAAAAAABJvM\/-oBrPhyDsqMmfZe9s_hAc2aYm4t05gc1gCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Pin%2Bitsm.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"232\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bok1w06kWj4\/W716pxj_lxI\/AAAAAAABJvM\/-oBrPhyDsqMmfZe9s_hAc2aYm4t05gc1gCPcBGAYYCw\/s320\/Pin%2Bitsm.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Kn-2rh41UA\/Xw1EHtn8__I\/AAAAAAABnts\/dr7lDU8XLtcm9aLfDu9vqPfl1wPsQO1sgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Montauk%2BBlue%2BSlate%2BTile%2BInstall%2B-%2BRLC.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"mudroom with herringbone slate tile with light grout\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"849\" data-original-width=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Kn-2rh41UA\/Xw1EHtn8__I\/AAAAAAABnts\/dr7lDU8XLtcm9aLfDu9vqPfl1wPsQO1sgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Montauk%2BBlue%2BSlate%2BTile%2BInstall%2B-%2BRLC.jpg\" title=\"How to install slate tile flooring - Big 12 x 24 tile - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWoohoo, One more project checked off the to-do list!!\u0026nbsp;✌️\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe next part of this mudroom project is the building and installation of storage cabinets. I'm already on that task!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E-------------------- .\u0026nbsp; * . * . * . * . *\u0026nbsp; . -------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHere are all the projects that were tackled during this mudroom build:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/02\/the-garage-overhaul-plan.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHE MUDROOM PLAN\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/s710\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwwJ_j5leek\/XvlM9PjAPcI\/AAAAAAABnHQ\/5hTmbWC3ENMzaML3es9rYapUVZVlfcB6QCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to install a staircase in garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"785\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwwJ_j5leek\/XvlM9PjAPcI\/AAAAAAABnHQ\/5hTmbWC3ENMzaML3es9rYapUVZVlfcB6QCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" title=\"Staircase to platform in garage\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nGood morning friends!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm back today with another update to the garage-mudroom. This time I'll be spilling all the details about how we built the staircase.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you're new here, let me tell you that this is the garage in my home. The picture you see below was the starting point to the idea of converting that platform you see there, into a mudroom. It was always a messy spot where everybody kept on leaving shoes and all sorts of stuff.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"small platform to go inside the house from the garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"532\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" title=\"The garage - the before\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, this is how that same corner looked at the end of my previous post. You can read that \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/framing-mudroom.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Epost right HERE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA little room was built, but it was in dear need of a staircase! We were still using the old staircase, as you can see, that top step was a real hazard.\u0026nbsp;😬\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BzFWai_AOV4\/XvlM-b2Q4_I\/AAAAAAABnHc\/GWIl3rJLSGAeqyIFKPMbS53U8VbE_BtzgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Old%2Bstaircase%2Bto%2Bgarage%2Bplatform.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Jeld wen window in mudroom garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"612\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BzFWai_AOV4\/XvlM-b2Q4_I\/AAAAAAABnHc\/GWIl3rJLSGAeqyIFKPMbS53U8VbE_BtzgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Old%2Bstaircase%2Bto%2Bgarage%2Bplatform.jpg\" title=\"How to build a mudroom in the garage - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E*This post contains affiliate links\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;for your convenience.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/p\/build-it.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EClick here to read my full disclosure policy\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\nNOTE:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen building a staircase you have to keep it up to code. There are special guidelines such as riser height, tread depth, stairway width, etc. that you have to follow. All those rules are intended to make the staircase safe. They shouldn't be ignored or bypassed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSome of the measurements that I kind of memorized:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMinimum staircase width: 36 inches\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMaximum staircase riser height: 7 3\/4 inches\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMinimum staircase tread depth: 10-11 inches\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLet's take a look at how we built this staircase.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EINSTALL STRINGERS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe went the easy way by buying stringers, those three vertical pieces of wood below, which are the ones that will support the treads and risers. The cool part is that they already come up to code.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe had to determine how high or low to install them. Then, level them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kpGpYiN-UaU\/XvlNBjV-BCI\/AAAAAAABnH8\/ZUJtEP8oz44BF-dbm1bVouTmqH3bY-jUgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bstaircase%2B-%2Bleveling%2Bit.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"staircase being leveled in garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"532\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kpGpYiN-UaU\/XvlNBjV-BCI\/AAAAAAABnH8\/ZUJtEP8oz44BF-dbm1bVouTmqH3bY-jUgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bstaircase%2B-%2Bleveling%2Bit.jpg\" title=\"How to build a staircase - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=205852512\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2F4-Step-Pressure-Treated-Cedar-Tone-Pine-Stair-Stringer-211691%2F205852512\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EFour-Step Stair Stringer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=206109404\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FHusky-48-in-Box-Level-with-Plumb-Site-900-42P-48H%2F206109404\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ELevel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECLOSE STRINGERS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nClose stringers made out of 1 x 12 primed pine were cut to size for both sides of the staircase.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8fc15GQBFic\/XvlNClT16_I\/AAAAAAABnII\/drjFC0k0bn055xXO_YyzRQ_cxnNXAPlFACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/side%2Bof%2Bstaircase%2Bwith%2B1%2Bx%2Bmaterial.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"staircase in the garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8fc15GQBFic\/XvlNClT16_I\/AAAAAAABnII\/drjFC0k0bn055xXO_YyzRQ_cxnNXAPlFACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/side%2Bof%2Bstaircase%2Bwith%2B1%2Bx%2Bmaterial.jpg\" title=\"Staircase stringers being installed - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAnd as you can see, we had to make the most out of the single 1\" x 12\" x 8' board we had!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--3rKAf9L86k\/XvlNFPaQzmI\/AAAAAAABnIc\/mjdwfvKH6nQSDzV_Rd2S8szehMwk13S_gCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/tracing%2Bthe%2Bstringer.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"837\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--3rKAf9L86k\/XvlNFPaQzmI\/AAAAAAABnIc\/mjdwfvKH6nQSDzV_Rd2S8szehMwk13S_gCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/tracing%2Bthe%2Bstringer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nOnce the close stringers were cut to size, they were clamped in place and everything was secured to the platform and to the floor with screws, brad nails, and liquid nails.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ESJGirwDsRI\/XvlM96O5NmI\/AAAAAAABnHY\/t4VkcKS-IWoupuz_JmkwoR0tReyonexDACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Ba%2Bstaircase.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ESJGirwDsRI\/XvlM96O5NmI\/AAAAAAABnHY\/t4VkcKS-IWoupuz_JmkwoR0tReyonexDACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Ba%2Bstaircase.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThe side that doesn't show much, was the one we had to put together like a puzzle! :D\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5yACHgXlBck\/XvlNAxmcojI\/AAAAAAABnHs\/ZWoZYIRELV8stt9uZGShCiMaN-Nvr0k6QCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Ba%2Bstaircase%2B-%2Bsides.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5yACHgXlBck\/XvlNAxmcojI\/AAAAAAABnHs\/ZWoZYIRELV8stt9uZGShCiMaN-Nvr0k6QCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Ba%2Bstaircase%2B-%2Bsides.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nA 2 x 10, and Sheetrock were also added on the right-hand side of the staircase.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-52boVBrO7t8\/XvlNB2WdN_I\/AAAAAAABnIA\/KqI2vmk8jMgNUy1Si5Mna5ZX2LuUvqYQgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/indoor%2Bstaircase%2Bhow%2Bto.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-52boVBrO7t8\/XvlNB2WdN_I\/AAAAAAABnIA\/KqI2vmk8jMgNUy1Si5Mna5ZX2LuUvqYQgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/indoor%2Bstaircase%2Bhow%2Bto.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nHere, an eye-bird view.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FXTWmp5r5L8\/XvlNDqtkQiI\/AAAAAAABnIQ\/lXB6njy6NbI_GuHPeb89MqbumPXBLmRDgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/staircase%2Bstringers%2Binstalled.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FXTWmp5r5L8\/XvlNDqtkQiI\/AAAAAAABnIQ\/lXB6njy6NbI_GuHPeb89MqbumPXBLmRDgCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/staircase%2Bstringers%2Binstalled.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ESTAIRCASE TREADS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe next step was to install the staircase treads. I bought these beautiful 11-1\/2 x 48 red oak treads at Home Depot, they're very strong, solid!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey were cut to size using the miter saw.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n*At this point, we were only dry-fitting them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wZhYyWcgrAc\/XvlQ0jwVI1I\/AAAAAAABnI8\/H8w41bw8zAQWojuof5tntsRZ3LI6cvxKgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/staircase%2Btreads%2Binstalled.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wZhYyWcgrAc\/XvlQ0jwVI1I\/AAAAAAABnI8\/H8w41bw8zAQWojuof5tntsRZ3LI6cvxKgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/staircase%2Btreads%2Binstalled.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=202088436\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2F11-1-2-x-48-in-Red-Oak-Engineered-Tread-8530R-048-HD00L%2F202088436\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ERed Oak Engineer Tread\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ESTAIRCASE RISERS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the staircase risers, we used 1\/2 inch plywood that we cut to size with the table saw.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7eB2oZ6MXHE\/XvlM9YuYXHI\/AAAAAAABnHU\/1JRcqtoCDR0Bh2C3eWtuniDWgxrQFH72wCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Ba%2Bstaircase%2B-%2Brisers.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7eB2oZ6MXHE\/XvlM9YuYXHI\/AAAAAAABnHU\/1JRcqtoCDR0Bh2C3eWtuniDWgxrQFH72wCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Ba%2Bstaircase%2B-%2Brisers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nIt all looked really nice! However, the treads and risers were removed to finish them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SSYkMZUfx44\/XvlM-4-DFNI\/AAAAAAABnHg\/LNYMIlI1tisSNHczStSBK54d4u1GRAu6wCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Staircase%2Bwith%2Bred%2Boak%2Btreads.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"563\" data-original-width=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SSYkMZUfx44\/XvlM-4-DFNI\/AAAAAAABnHg\/LNYMIlI1tisSNHczStSBK54d4u1GRAu6wCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Staircase%2Bwith%2Bred%2Boak%2Btreads.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFINISHING THE STAIR TREADS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI first gave the staircase treads a light sanding, and dust them very well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eu6EtBeU2XU\/XvlNCA6KKQI\/AAAAAAABnIE\/E8xKoj81mJgXH690PeF3NkAiqwTUXY03ACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/sanding%2Btreads%2Bbefore%2Bstain.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"916\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eu6EtBeU2XU\/XvlNCA6KKQI\/AAAAAAABnIE\/E8xKoj81mJgXH690PeF3NkAiqwTUXY03ACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/sanding%2Btreads%2Bbefore%2Bstain.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E|\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=206036911\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FDEWALT-3-Amp-Corded-5-in-Variable-Speed-Random-Orbital-Sander-DWE6423K%2F206036911\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-size: medium; text-align: start;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDeWalt 5-In. Variable Speed Sander\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\nThen, it was time to stain those treads, and that was one of the hardest decisions I had to make.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy main goal was to get rid of the red tint on those boards and keep them somewhat light-colored.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI already had a few wood stains in my stash, but to try some more I bought the Classic Gray and Sunbleached during one of my trips to HD.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI tried each of the stains on two leftover pieces of the staircase treads. One board is redder than the other. You can see the difference in the stain as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UXxkW2RW8Hk\/XvlNDCTSW6I\/AAAAAAABnIM\/3msA8KygLkElb-m-H70DvGv0bOxMc_SIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/stain%2Bsamples%2Bon%2BRed%2BOak%2Bstair%2Btreads.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"different types of Varathane wood stains being tested on red oak\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1085\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UXxkW2RW8Hk\/XvlNDCTSW6I\/AAAAAAABnIM\/3msA8KygLkElb-m-H70DvGv0bOxMc_SIQCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/stain%2Bsamples%2Bon%2BRed%2BOak%2Bstair%2Btreads.jpg\" title=\"Varathane - Wood Stain on Red Oak Staircase treads - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E|\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Varathane-1-qt-White-Wash-Interior-Wood-Stain-349565\/308443573\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-size: medium; text-align: start;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EWhite Wash\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E|\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Varathane-1-qt-Gray-Classic-Wood-Interior-Stain-339717\/305502005\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-size: medium; text-align: start;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EClassic Gray\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E|\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Varathane-1-qt-Sunbleached-Premium-Fast-Dry-Interior-Wood-Stain-2-Pack-266156\/203370744\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666; font-size: small;\"\u003ESunbleached\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E|\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Varathane-8-oz-Weathered-Gray-Premium-Fast-Dry-Interior-Wood-Stain-267131\/203310395\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-size: medium; text-align: start;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EWeather Gray\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E|\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Varathane-8-oz-Dark-Walnut-Classic-Wood-Interior-Stain-339744\/305502026\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-size: medium; text-align: start;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDark Walnut\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E|\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EWhite Wash didn't do much, the reddish undertone was still there. The Classic Gray was too deep, it almost looked like paint. The Sunbleached accentuated the red tones, especially on the reddest board. The Dark Walnut looked great, but I didn't want a dark stain here in the garage, it would surely show every single dust particle!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI went with Varathane Weathered Gray - only one coat. This 8 oz. was more than enough for the four treads.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA couple of days after, a light sanding with 220-grid sandpaper was given to all the boards to make them super smooth.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bRrH6S68NRE\/XvlM_Rp1CwI\/AAAAAAABnHk\/SDZpEk2l-UUzjWXxFRSPNL2CX4Wth3Z8ACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Varathane%2Bweathered%2Bgray%2Bon%2Bred%2Boak%2Bstaircase%2Btreads.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to stain staircase treads\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bRrH6S68NRE\/XvlM_Rp1CwI\/AAAAAAABnHk\/SDZpEk2l-UUzjWXxFRSPNL2CX4Wth3Z8ACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/Varathane%2Bweathered%2Bgray%2Bon%2Bred%2Boak%2Bstaircase%2Btreads.jpg\" title=\"Varathane - Weathered Gray wood stand on red oak staircase treads - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EFINISHING THE STAIR RISERS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe risers and closed stringers were given two coats of Behr White in a semi-gloss finish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe waited a few days for the paint and stain to dry before installing them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-isYa1pZOpEk\/XvlM9DwqUGI\/AAAAAAABnI4\/E_v7xZ9fROMD6ZrbA4XReaN4x_SjJwwKQCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2B-%2Bwhite%2Bpainted%2Braisers%2Band%2Bsides.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"staircase treads and risers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"474\" data-original-width=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-isYa1pZOpEk\/XvlM9DwqUGI\/AAAAAAABnI4\/E_v7xZ9fROMD6ZrbA4XReaN4x_SjJwwKQCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2B-%2Bwhite%2Bpainted%2Braisers%2Band%2Bsides.jpg\" title=\"how to build a staircase - garage mudroom - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=204405960\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FBEHR-PREMIUM-PLUS-1-gal-52-White-Semi-Gloss-Enamel-Low-Odor-Interior-Paint-and-Primer-in-One-305001%2F204405960\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EBehr White - Semi-Gloss\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHOW TO INSTALL STAIRCASE TREADS AND RISERS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAll the hard work was already done! Installing the treads and risers was as simple as adding glue and driving a few nails to set each board in place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere's what we did:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe used a small metal brush to remove dirt from the stringers, it also helps to make those sides that are going to be in contact with the treads and risers, a bit rough - better glue adhesion.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUsing a vacuum cleaner, we removed any wooden particles and dust lingering on those stringers.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETitebond wood glue was applied on that part of the stringers where the first tread is going to be installed.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RJefPaZx9sQ\/XvlNAf20kXI\/AAAAAAABnHw\/6LW2CXblMLUuF0JgLBE7hlW4MftGy8_FACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/gluing%2Bstaircase%2Btreads%2Bwith%2BTitebond.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to build and install a staircase\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"473\" data-original-width=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RJefPaZx9sQ\/XvlNAf20kXI\/AAAAAAABnHw\/6LW2CXblMLUuF0JgLBE7hlW4MftGy8_FACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/gluing%2Bstaircase%2Btreads%2Bwith%2BTitebond.jpg\" title=\"Titebond for a strong bond on staircase - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Titebond-8-oz-Original-Wood-Glue-5063\/202180088\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ETitebond Wood Glue\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe second tread was installed.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThen, the riser in between those treads.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA very few 2\" brad nails were driven from the treads and risers onto the stringers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xu2Q-AEZu00\/XvlNBdJqp6I\/AAAAAAABnH4\/bisMS6wMakA4QMUgz3FcUeoOLfLOgp1aACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Binstall%2Ba%2Bstaircase%2B-%2Bglue%2Band%2Bnails.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"securing stair treads and raisers with wood glue and brad nails\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"436\" data-original-width=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xu2Q-AEZu00\/XvlNBdJqp6I\/AAAAAAABnH4\/bisMS6wMakA4QMUgz3FcUeoOLfLOgp1aACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Binstall%2Ba%2Bstaircase%2B-%2Bglue%2Band%2Bnails.jpg\" title=\"How to build and install a staircase - garage\/mudroom - #thdprospective #ryobi\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E|\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=203810823\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FRyobi-18-Volt-ONE-AirStrike-18-Gauge-Cordless-Brad-Nailer-Tool-Only-P320%2F203810823\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-size: medium; text-align: start;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ERyobi Cordless Brad Nailer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\nHere's how they looked at the end of the day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hrVFhLI8c7k\/XvlNEoH2_bI\/AAAAAAABnIY\/6a8BZ6BTlDUVZlkWadXCE_Fyc4aWgPcuACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/staircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"staircase with weathered gray treads and white risers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hrVFhLI8c7k\/XvlNEoH2_bI\/AAAAAAABnIY\/6a8BZ6BTlDUVZlkWadXCE_Fyc4aWgPcuACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/staircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" title=\"How to build a Staircase - #Varathane #weatheredgray - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI still need to apply a protective coat onto those stair treads and I also need to install a railing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh, and I forgot to mention that we capped off that side stringer with a piece of 1 x 3\" pine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eOgVvClKiGs\/XvlNEIDgajI\/AAAAAAABnIU\/vZ0NqDRT0KssEMnl4UO2e14SP8WBALdIACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/staircase%2Bto%2Bmudroom%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"mudroom in garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eOgVvClKiGs\/XvlNEIDgajI\/AAAAAAABnIU\/vZ0NqDRT0KssEMnl4UO2e14SP8WBALdIACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/staircase%2Bto%2Bmudroom%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" title=\"How to build and install staircase in garage - mudroom - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/JELD-WEN-32-in-x-80-in-9-Lite-Primed-Steel-Prehung-Left-Hand-Inswing-Back-Door-with-Brickmould-735641\/202036412\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EJELD-WEN Door\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1291616\/459920\/8154?prodsku=301689085\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FKwikset-San-Clemente-Low-Profile-Venetian-Bronze-Single-Cylinder-Entry-Door-Handleset-w-Halifax-Door-Lever-ft-SmartKey-Security-818SCE-11P-SMT%2F301689085\u0026amp;intsrc=PUI1_2950\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EKwikset Door Handle Set\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\nAnd yes, we finally installed that door. It was one of those pre-hung doors, very easy to install.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iUskLmwHhWA\/XvlNBe67wZI\/AAAAAAABnH0\/EvxQinrxleYOu9Ln1QZtztFXklf5VScqwCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Bstaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"weathered gray treads and white risers staircase - Jeld wen door\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iUskLmwHhWA\/XvlNBe67wZI\/AAAAAAABnH0\/EvxQinrxleYOu9Ln1QZtztFXklf5VScqwCPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bbuild%2Bstaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" title=\"How to build and install  a staircase in garage - mudroom - #thdprospective\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs you can see, I also painted the walls! I still need to cut in around the door and window and all those corners. But hey, this is looking better and better each day!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInstalling the floor inside this little room is the next step in this mudroom project. Stay tuned!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E-------------------- .\u0026nbsp; * . * . * . * . *\u0026nbsp; . -------------------\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHere are all the projects that were tackled during this mudroom build:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/02\/the-garage-overhaul-plan.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHE MUDROOM PLAN\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/s710\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The mudroom plan\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"532\" data-original-width=\"710\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKqVpvXMqWI\/Xua0G6WOT7I\/AAAAAAABm2k\/xxSYnF8yLl0nsOjSgF5y1ccl9jqGYRwMgCPcBGAYYCw\/w400-h300\/garage%2Bmudroom%2Barea%2Bbefore.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/diy-garage-platform.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - GARAGE PLATFORM\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjAeL-HZ6_E\/XvAi2-9B9xI\/AAAAAAABnA8\/zt0dfoQoaeAgtu6W0V5qaUb6ezg2-VDGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s758\/DIY%2B-%2BGarage%2BPlatform.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"DIY - Garage platform\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"758\" data-original-width=\"602\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjAeL-HZ6_E\/XvAi2-9B9xI\/AAAAAAABnA8\/zt0dfoQoaeAgtu6W0V5qaUb6ezg2-VDGQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w318-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BGarage%2BPlatform.jpg\" width=\"318\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/framing-mudroom.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFRAMING THE MUDROOM\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufpEJ6n0JnQ\/XvQRb-9pouI\/AAAAAAABnEE\/3B1dbNbCXGAndJfIxb1WVabfVJorJFhjwCPcBGAYYCw\/s867\/Framing%2Bsmall%2Broom%2Bin%2Bgarage%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to frame a mudroom in the garage\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"867\" data-original-width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufpEJ6n0JnQ\/XvQRb-9pouI\/AAAAAAABnEE\/3B1dbNbCXGAndJfIxb1WVabfVJorJFhjwCPcBGAYYCw\/w300-h400\/Framing%2Bsmall%2Broom%2Bin%2Bgarage%2B1.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/06\/the-staircase-mudroom-update.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHE STAIRCASE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwwJ_j5leek\/XvlM9PjAPcI\/AAAAAAABnHQ\/5hTmbWC3ENMzaML3es9rYapUVZVlfcB6QCPcBGAYYCw\/s785\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to build an indoor staircase\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"785\" data-original-width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pwwJ_j5leek\/XvlM9PjAPcI\/AAAAAAABnHQ\/5hTmbWC3ENMzaML3es9rYapUVZVlfcB6QCPcBGAYYCw\/w331-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BStaircase%2Bto%2Bplatform%2Bin%2Bgarage.jpg\" title=\"garage mudroom\" width=\"331\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/07\/blue-mountauk-slate-tile-install.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESLATE TILE INSTALL\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ob-rUrPywGo\/Xw0-BiZmJ_I\/AAAAAAABntk\/In652GT3n_IKMrijNY-nMy8WRf6REulRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s832\/SLATE%2BTILE%2BINSTALL.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to install slate tile\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"832\" data-original-width=\"675\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ob-rUrPywGo\/Xw0-BiZmJ_I\/AAAAAAABntk\/In652GT3n_IKMrijNY-nMy8WRf6REulRgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w324-h400\/SLATE%2BTILE%2BINSTALL.jpg\" title=\"garage mudroomproject\" width=\"324\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/08\/mudroom-update-cabinets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - CABINETS\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1iSBi-aZ-NY\/XyoabSk-eqI\/AAAAAAABpog\/E5VgZ6hKn1ohYI0HxVvgG18SfebxoCH_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s678\/Mudroom%2Bplan%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"486\" data-original-width=\"678\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1iSBi-aZ-NY\/XyoabSk-eqI\/AAAAAAABpog\/E5VgZ6hKn1ohYI0HxVvgG18SfebxoCH_QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h286\/Mudroom%2Bplan%2B2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/09\/mudroom-update-back-cabinet-with-diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - BACK CABINET \u0026amp; SLIDING DOOR\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--CPZs_lL7Go\/X08WvGTBgEI\/AAAAAAABqRU\/skL7LEEWwqY0eAbM8TYT6mKU7txSKqn6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1147\/DIY%2B-%2BSliding%2Bdoor%2Bfor%2Bcorner%2Bcabinet%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1147\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--CPZs_lL7Go\/X08WvGTBgEI\/AAAAAAABqRU\/skL7LEEWwqY0eAbM8TYT6mKU7txSKqn6QCLcBGAsYHQ\/w244-h400\/DIY%2B-%2BSliding%2Bdoor%2Bfor%2Bcorner%2Bcabinet%2B2.jpg\" width=\"244\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2020\/09\/mudroom-update-bench.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDIY - MUDROOM BENCH\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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