Painting A Bookcase
Using grey blue paint can promote soothing.
Painting a bookcase. The finished look resembles carving. Paint your bookshelf a single color for a simple solution. Wipe down your bookshelf to get rid of any dust and dirt.
I have painted a lot of rooms several piece of furniture but even so that doesn t make me an expert. Apr 4 2015 explore heather hoskins blanton s board painted bookcases followed by 349 people on pinterest. For dramatic contrast in a bright room paint your bookcase in a striking red or black.
I recently made a really big mistake and chose the wrong paint for a project save yourself a do over and keep reading to find out what paint is best for cabinets and bookcases. This is easy to do and easy on the eyes. Once you ve given the backs of the unit a fresh lick of paint choose a deep emerald or rich navy for maximum effect follow camille hermand s lead and go over the fronts in white to add a bold border.
Then sand it down with a sanding sponge. If you want your room to look brighter paint your bookcase white or yellow. Similar to luke and joanne duong bartels wall tracing this is an easy way to bring a graphic pop to your bookcase.
A damp cloth usually does the trick. Use a bristle paintbrush to apply the primer and paint in the direction of the wood grain. Because i used clay paint i didn t have to worry about sanding the bookshelf before diving into painting.
A place to put some special things my favorite books out of the reach of grubby little fingers. After attaching both she finished the bookcase in a distressed creamy white. How to paint a bookshelf.
January 25 2018 i ve wanted a pretty white bookshelf in my room for a long time. 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. For this dreamy makeover jen from rustique restoration cut a custom wood valance to back her appliqué.
An extremely simple paint job you can perform in just a day is to paint the dresser or bookshelf a bright white. Paint a thin coat of primer on the bookcase and shelves if you are painting the bookcase a solid color. To contrast with it paint the top of the dresser or bookshelf a deep black.
This simple form of elegance can allow the piece to be used in any room regardless of that room s aesthetic. Before painting or staining make a plain bookshelf prettier by attaching a decorative applique. And at the end of the post i have another little project to show you that i m sure what to do with.
