The top photo is the only "before" picture I have of the frame. I purchased it for $2 at a thirft store. Brian had metal left over from another project and we put a rust treatment on it. Then we put a clear sealer on. I just spray painted the frame black and then sanded parts to give it a weathered look (can't really see this in the pic.) Yeah! A magnet board that goes with our hacienda and keeps me organized. I use it for my calendar, family rules, chores, cool quotes, pictures and fun seasonal decorations.