It was a gorgeous day in North Texas.  Every 2nd Monday of the month is Bonham Trade Days, the local area-wide sale weekend.

I was there with a lot of old doors which I use to make room dividers, armoires, tables, etc., mantels, wrought-iron work, barn doors, stall walls, roofing "tin" and some really cool ceiling tin that is stamped from flattened barn tin.

I build near-zero energy homes, which means that my clients are really into green.  This includes using old materials out of other homes.  This is good for recycling and for giving old charm and character to new homes.

 

Here's pics of some of what I brought to sell:

Mantel: Mike Michaud www.solarcertifiedhomes.com

Ceiling tin from barn roof: Mike Michaud www.solarcertifiedhomes.com

 

If you have any interest in the ceiling tin, let me know.  I have this pressed to order in any quantity you like.  These are 2'x2' and we've used this for: Ceilings, both inside and out on porches, wainscot, door inserts.  Because this is from barn tin, you can specifiy that the rusted side go to the face.  This makes a very interesting effect.  The piece above has a white-wash that was applied and then wiped off. 

I'm working on getting a die cut with the state seal stamped in the center.

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4 Comments on Trade Days in Bonham

NOV
08
Outside Blog

I would have used that in my last home but now that I have moved to a smaller home they would not work.

12:13am • #1
Outside Blog

Good to see these items being refurbished and reused in home remodels.  Some of these can add new character to old homes.

12:13am • #2
104,264 Points Outside Blog

Guy: Some of these materials are being used in restorations, projects that need period pieces to match the age of the structure.  Most of where this goes in in NEW homes to give them character.  Funny, remodels mostly go with newer materials.  New "green" homes are going for salvaged, recycled materials. 

And then I've had folks buy the dividers for displays in stores, to hang merchandise on them.  There's a restaurant not too far away that has an entire wall with nothing but doors mounted on it in all kinds of orientations. 

Thanks for stopping by.

12:23am • #3
104,264 Points Outside Blog

Well, here it is Sunday evening and I might as well have not gone.  It was a BUST!  Lots of lookers, a few talkers, one taker.

I didn't even make by expenses back.

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5:43pm • #4

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Mike Michaud

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