Comments on: Quick Fix: Made-to-Match Mail Slot

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By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:38:39 +0000

Roxanna,

Ugh, I’m sorry this project turned out to be such a pain for you! Yes, spray paint is surprisingly picky about temperatures. :(

We got our black mail slot at the now-defunct Home Depot Expot, but I just did a quick search googling “black mail slot” and there seems to be a decent number of sources out there. Good luck!!

~ Liz

By: Roxanna Morgan

Roxanna Morgan — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 13:29:02 +0000

This project was a disaster for me. I read your post & decided this is exactly what I want to do with my shiny brass slot. I wanted the outside slot black & the inside slot to oil rubbed bronze. I first sprayed the inside slot & it was prefect, then when installing I chipped it. So I removed the slot & headed outside to spray again. The weather had turned colder that morning & yes, when I sprayed the paint it bubbled. Oh my gosh, what to do now! I thought well, I will just go buy me a new black slot. No such luck, went to every hardware store in town & no black slot. So, I went home & dipped the slot in mineral spirits & scrubbed, scrubbed, scrubbed until all of the paint was removed & then reinstalled it. So “BIG” lesson learned…..first prime & never spray paint in cold weather as the instructions on the can states. I am not giving up on this project, I am just going to wait until this Spring when the weather is warmer. BUT just in case it still does not work for me, where did you purchase your black mail slot? Thanks.

By: Leigh, Tales from Bloggeritaville

Leigh, Tales from Bloggeritaville — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:53:15 +0000

WOW! Now THAT is COOL! Great work!

Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!

Leigh

Tales from Bloggertiaville

http://www.lbratina.blogspot.com

By: Phil

Phil — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:53:59 +0000

Good job!! I found a good article on mail slot receptacles. It probably wouldn’t be beneficial for your door though, as your slot is above a window, but it may be really helpful to others.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5823380_choose-mail-slot-receptacle.html

Cheers!

By: Amanda @ Serenity Now

Amanda @ Serenity Now — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:25:41 +0000

Visiting from Kimba’s party. :) Isn’t it funny how much of a difference a quick little project can take? I always wonder why I just didn’t get it done already. :) Looks great!

By: Roeshel

Roeshel — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:38:39 +0000

Great transformation and rescue! It looks gorgeous!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:38:26 +0000

Ingenious! Good job:)

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:52:54 +0000

Rhonda,

Thanks so much!! We LOVE our door, too – we felt pretty hopeless about it when we first bought the house and were afraid that we were going to have to replace it – a costly endeavor that we were definitely not looking forward to! We were so pleased with how it turned out, and I’m so glad you like it!

~ Liz

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:06:04 +0000

Hi,
This is my first time to stop here. Nice to meet you. I love spray paint!! Your mail slot looks fantastic…however, I cannot, cannot, get over your door! What a TRANSFORMATION!! That is one of the best transformations I’ve seen in a while…amazing! It looks brand new!

I’m off to check out more of your blog!!