How To Paint A Bookcase
According to interior designer marisa smith when painting a large built in bookcase choose a color that s compatible with the walls rather than painting it the white of the woodwork this will allow the bookcase to blend in with the room instead of standing out and overpowering the space.
How to paint a bookcase. Wondering how to paint a bookshelf. Knowing just what to paint the dresser and bookcase however may not be as clear. Whether plain wood grain or patterned the layer of laminate on your bookcase or other furniture is a material made with melamine like the brand formica.
If you want a calm beachy vibe paint your bookcase pale blue. For dramatic contrast in a bright room paint your bookcase in a striking red or black. This is easy to do and easy on the eyes.
Paint your bookshelf a single color for a simple solution. Spray it or paint it by hand. Before painting or staining make a plain bookshelf prettier by attaching a decorative applique.
After all you want to transform the piece into something attractive not accidentally create an eyesore. Save yourself a do over and keep reading to find out what paint is best for cabinets and bookcases. Large bookcases are often cluttered with too many books and decorative items.
The finished look resembles carving. Country chic paint provided the paint for this project and d. After attaching both she finished the bookcase in a distressed creamy white.
All opinions images and love of painting projects are 100 mine. To give you a bit of help there are 18 paint color inspirations that can take those old and worn bookcases and dressers and make them something worth talking about. Room makeover you might remember our large dare i say ugly living room that was all dark and cave like with its wood paneling and dark wood bookcases when we moved into this house.
Paint a thin coat of primer on the bookcase and shelves if you are painting the bookcase a solid color. Use a bristle paintbrush to apply the primer and paint in the direction of the wood grain. This diy tutorial walks through painting a bookshelf to take it from dark to light.
