Bookcase White Painting Black

But there is one problem there are times when you want furniture that isn t white or black brown or walnut veneer.

Bookcase white painting black. Allow the first coat to dry and inspect the piece for any areas that are not completely. How to paint a wood bookshelf. Apr 4 2015 explore heather hoskins blanton s board painted bookcases followed by 349 people on pinterest. Position the bookcase to be painted over the cloths.

Put on a face mask and gloves if desired before beginning the project. Latex paintbrush drop cloths if painting inside. This simple form of elegance can allow the piece to be used in any room regardless of that room s aesthetic. Chalk paint in the make and colour of your choice i used annie sloan old white you can see the full range of colours here.

Last fall i painted the bookcases and doors with black homemade chalk paint and then finished it with clear wax but never took the time to repaint the ugly faux leather interior. Paint the furniture with white latex paint in an eggshell or semi gloss finish. After the final coat wait for the paint to cure for several days before using the furniture. So what s an ikea lover to do.

See more ideas about redo furniture home diy diy furniture. Using grey blue paint can promote soothing. In fact years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. You can use paint to dress up a solid wood or particle board shelf to make it more modern or playful.

Give an old bookshelf a face lift with the help of paint. Save yourself a do over and keep reading to find out what paint is best for cabinets and bookcases. To contrast with it paint the top of the dresser or bookshelf a deep black. Put some newspaper or cardboard underneath the feet so that you can paint them without your brush coming into contact with the drop cloth and getting bits of lint or fluff on your brush.

But recently i figured out the trick to. So i wiped it off and gave up. Jul 28 2016 explore rachael dean s board painted bookshelves on pinterest. Coat the furniture with several light layers and give each sufficient time to dry before applying the next layer.

Apply a coat of paint on top the primer i chose ultra pure white as my main color. But about 5 years ago we bought white slipcovered sofas for the family room and i started incorporating more tan greige neutrals like burlap and linen as well as black and white buffalo check in this space. Using the brush to edge in and paint the corners. After all painting laminate furniture can be really tricky.

Flat finishes pick up dirt quickly and high gloss finishes show painting and surface mistakes easily. See more ideas about home painted bookshelves family room. But the results speak for themselves. Begin painting your bookshelf use a brush for smaller areas the roller can t get to.