How to Decorate a Boy's Bedroom Using Chain Link Fencing
Decorate a boy's bedroom using chain link fencing to add a touch of industrial modernism to the space. This project requires a basic handyman knowledge of how to cut the fencing down into the sizes that you need using wire snippers and a pair or work gloves. Leaving the fencing as is, with its silver finish, fits well in a heavy metal theme. Customizing the pieces further, however, allows you to bring it into any color or decor scheme successfully. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Wire brush
- Sandblaster (optional)
- Aluminum paint
- Long-nap roller
- Roller handle
- Drop cloths or plastic sheeting
- Fabric strips
- Wall hooks
Instructions
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Clean old chain link fencing to remove any rust, old paint or ground-in dirt using a wire brush. Use a sandblaster for a fence that needs a deep cleaning.
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Lay down drop cloths or plastic sheeting in a well-ventilated area. Paint the chain link fence using aluminum paint on a wide-nap roller fitted to a roller handle to get into all of the chain's indentations and grooves. Cover both sides and apply paint in thin coats to avoid clumping or dripping.
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Weave fabric strips through the links of the fence to create letters or symbols. For example, create his initials or the name of his favorite sports team.
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Hang the finished pieces on the wall of the bedroom, suspending it from screw-in hooks. Or hang it behind his bed to create a custom headboard.
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Accessorize other items with chain link fencing to enhance the theme. Attach smaller pieces to the front of solid nightstands or dresser drawers, or hang a chain link gate from the ceiling to create a custom room divider.
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Tips & Warnings
Use other metals as accents in your design scheme as well. For example, create armor out of chain-mail for a medieval modern theme or use the rings to embellish lamp shades.
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