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Old 07-26-2003 | 11:09 AM
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TexasOutlaw: For me, I put together a building board that I could use for other builds. It hangs in the wall in my garage. You may want to do a search on the site for this. However, here is how I built mine:

1. Went to Lowes and asked if they had a door that was damaged, but still flat in good shape. They had a bifold door that did not have the mounting hardware so they sold me both doors for $16.00. (The door is a hollow core wood surface door)

2. I then bought 2 ceiling tiles that when placed on the door long ways would cover the door surface. About $5 for both.

3. Bought some 3M spray adhesive.

Assembly was easy.
1. Take the door and lay it down flat after taking off the hardware if there is any. Actually I put mine across two saw horses.

2. Spray adhesive on both the door and the decorative side of the ceiling tiles. (You need the back so you have a flat surface) Make sure you put enough on to hold the 2 surfaces together.

3. CAREFULLY place the ceiling tiles on the door making sure you press it down on the entire surface and don't make sure to line up the edges. (I actually took a large piece of plywood and pressed pressed it down.

4. The ceiling tile will hang over the edge, but when the glue has had time to set, you can cut it off with a utility knife, or some other thin bladed saw. Brush the place where the cut is to dress it up a little.

5. Optional: Put cheap handle on the end of the board, and a hook in the wall so you can have it up and out of the way when not using it.

Remember: First you have to have the space, and this is not the only way to do it. As I said, you can search this site and get a lot of ways to make one. This one cost me: $16 for Door, $5.00 for the tile, $7.00 for the adhesive. $28.00 total and it works great. One thing to remember be sure to cover your plans so you can use them again. Wax paper works very well. The glue does not stick to it as much as it does with other plastic covering.

GOOD LUCK and happy building!