Couldn't be happier with how this turned out! I was going for a rustic look so I beat up and scratched up all my boards before staining. I built with pine. I used walnut stain, then rubbed on a thin layer of black paint to achieve the color.
I tried a few combinations of paint and stain with scrap, then let my wife choose which color combo she loved best!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used walnut stain, then rubbed on a thin layer of black paint with a rag to achieve the color.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate