Whether theyre free standing or built in, the effect is the same. Jan 26, 2018 painting the edifier rt1700bt from original to white. Painting or staining speakers black technicalmodifications. Black will show every speck of dust, but i realize that and am willing to deal with that, as long as the paint finish looks better. Painting a laminate bookshelf december 7, 2011 by the lucky lass 10 comments i have a long list of todos for around the house, but right now i seem to be focused on getting the other guest bed room a little more together. This was a brown sample that looks like it belongs in a baby diaper so i added some black acrylic paint to darken it. Decor this farmhouse pine bookcase has been painted in annie sloan country grey with a lightened version of provence inside. The acrylic alkyd will be hard and durable and is meant for high contact surfaces like bookshelves.
So, join me today for another black spray paint project. There is a vast spectrum of colors available, and sometimes it can be difficult to choose. I have a tall black bookshelf in the living room that i do not want to paint, but that needs something. Select an oilbased primer for oilbased paints, and a latex primer for latex paints. Benjamin moore makes good products but i am inclined to recommend sherwin williams as ive worked with them more than my benjamin moore retailer. Its a pretty calming blue that worked well for a long time, but i was ready for a change to dark gray.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. How to paint laminate ikea furniture the right way. But recently, i figured out the trick to painting ikea furniture that makes it totally doable. Aug 06, 20 painting the back of our media cabinet was one of the first projects i tackled when we moved into this house over three years ago. Before i dive in, this is a tutorial for painting laminate ikea furniture. There have been many more furniture transformations using black paint since that day.
Apr 28, 2017 in fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. Gemmas ikea shelves for record storage originally via. I chose jamestown blue and painted the cabinets mostly while my then 4 monthold slept. Apartment therapy readers are an amazingly helpful and knowledgeable group over the years, they have stepped up and provided answers to all sorts of questions about how to do things around the house better, where the best sources are and, of course, what color to paint the walls of your fill in the blank. Use chalky finish paint to change the look of an old bookshelf to fit in. Updating with black spray paint southern hospitality. Prior to that, youll want to scuff sand the bookshelf, and then full prime with sherwin williams problock latex or you could even use the rattle cans of problock latex oil. This living room staple is the perfect place to store your books and ornaments, with subtle pastel colours and pretty detailing. I considered having the whole cabinet painted, but the quote was too. Today well show how to prepare your bookcase for painting and then teach you a few tricks of the trade on how to professionally paint your unfinished bookcase.
Im going to share how to use chalk spray paint and is it worth trying with a faux wood bookcase makeover. Wayfair has a wide variety of options in stock, so you are guaranteed to find the perfect piece to go with your desired space. Need help deciding whether to paint or stain bookshelves. What type of paint should you use for a bookcase and why. See more ideas about painted bookshelves, painting bookcase and bookshelves. Applying paint to flat, sideways and upsidesurfaces in the same structure creates one set of challenges while the texture of the wood requires special considerations. Painting this bookshelf was one of the biggest projects in our home office makeover. Jan 25, 2018 i take my hat off to you kate, i will give a hand at helping out when painting is being done, but i do not paint. Painting your furniture can be a fun, cheap, diy way to bring new life into old furniture. Burgundy paint picks up shades in a portrait attributed to thomas gainsborough in a washington, d. Painting the back of our media cabinet was one of the first projects i tackled when we moved into this house over three years ago.
A rule of thumb is that you can paint over enamel paint with either enamel or acrylic paint, but don. Wait until the last coat of paint is completely dry, then cover the surface with a sealer. Mar 28, 2018 painting this bookshelf was one of the biggest projects in our home office makeover. Jul 14, 20 today well show how to prepare your bookcase for painting and then teach you a few tricks of the trade on how to professionally paint your unfinished bookcase. Update a bookshelf to match current decor with mark montano. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online living room furniture store. But i have to say that without primer and proper sanding apparently the paint is very fragile and likes to chip easily. Connect the adjacent legs with a screw, then secure the bookcases to the wall with l brackets. Capturing images of readers as they indulge in a story, these pictures tell a story themselves of how one can get lost in another world through the power of the written word. Bookshelf paint ideas and inspiration architectural digest.
Use a bristle paintbrush to apply the primer and paint in the direction of the wood grain. Remove excess paint from inside the bracket installation holes if you removed the shelves prior to painting. Can the bookcases or the other cabinet go elsewhere. This simple form of elegance can allow the piece to be used in any room, regardless of that rooms aesthetic. If youre going to use it again after the piece is painted. How to paint and distress a laminate bookshelf without. How to paint the back of your bookcase if youve ever wanted to jazz up the bookcases in your home, they can benefit from a simple coat of paint to add style and color. Use a primer to help smooth out the surface and allow the paint to adhere better. Add cottagestyle charm to a front porch, back patio or anywhere indoors by painting a plain wood bench with seafaring flags. After experimenting with the pure white and warm white, i found a match. Book paintings some serious, some fun, these book paintings will attract admirers of all ages.
Exprofessional painter here and i have painted many things in my life. How to paint furniture black with pictures wikihow. Bookshelf botanical iv framed acrylic painting print on glass pqdp6778 size. Instead of moving on to directly painting the bookcase, i decided to replace the shelves and the backing material. I bought 2 of those white bookcases so that i can create a large entertainment center like hemnes tv storage combination after painting the tv unit white. A custom painting that jane mount makes by hand just for you, of any books you choose, in gouache and ink on fabriano paper. Alternately, if you painted them white theyd match the trim. Even with repeated applications and leaving it on longer than recommended, the wood darkened, but it didnt even get close to black. I considered having the whole cabinet painted, but. An extremely simple paint job you can perform in just a day is to paint the dresser or bookshelf a bright white. Clean the bookshelf to ensure the surface is free from dirt, oil, grease etc. By mixing 4 pure white to 1 warm white, i came up with a color that was almost a perfect match to the valspar bistro white of the bookcases. To contrast with it, paint the top of the dresser or bookshelf a deep black.
B ack in 2002, i was on the cutting edge of the black painted furniture craze, when after doing a kitchen renovation at my house in georgia, i painted my kitchen chairs black which i shared about 2 years ago here. The right paint for cabinets and bookcases diy beautify. Painting the edifier rt1700bt from original to white. I did about four coats of paint to get the bookshelf fully covered. To apply the crown molding, measure the perimeter of the joined bookcases, and cut the crown molding to fit with 45degree miter cuts. Nov 22, 2016 sometimes in order to truly transform a room, you have to go bold and jet black paint certainly fits that mold. Mar 15, 2016 exprofessional painter here and i have painted many things in my life.
You did a great job, well done and the bookshelf looks stunning, white is a great color it looks a treat and expensive too. If you are a book buff, or you simply want to have a beautiful new piece of accent furniture for your home or apartment, you will see that black bookcases are sure to fill the need. Everything left ugly black marks on the recently painted surfaces. The secret to successfully painting ikea shelves apartment. Sep 07, 2017 burgundy paint picks up shades in a portrait attributed to thomas gainsborough in a washington, d. Today well show how to prepare your bookcase for painting and then teach you a few tricks of the trade on how to professionally paint your. Jan 14, 20 this is the story of a humble pair of built in bookshelves with very blah fireplace stuck in between. I recently shared my newly styled bookshelves, but before i added all the colorful books and stylish accessories, i gave the bookcases a much needed makeover since painting the space deep blue, the once fauxwood bookcases got lost in the dark hue of the walls, and they were ready for a transformation. How to make over and style an ikea billy bookcase using fabric and cardboard. First, i tried staining with minwax ebony stain, which despite its name is a fully black stain. Two bookcases wrap around the corner to host tableware and collectibles in this dining room. In the end, though, i decided to stick with the glossy white for the main reason of wanting to have a blank canvas to decorate with various pieces and accent colors. Aug 30, 2012 i recently shared my newly styled bookshelves, but before i added all the colorful books and stylish accessories, i gave the bookcases a much needed makeover since painting the space deep blue, the once fauxwood bookcases got lost in the dark hue of the walls, and they were ready for a transformation. Hello, i have a blackbrown hemnes tv unit article number.
If youre painting a piece of furniture that wont be getting a lot of traffic, a simple sprayon clear acrylic sealer will do the job just be sure to match the sealer finish to your paint finish. You may be changing the paint color of a bookshelf thats already painted. They are 20 years old a true testament that they are indeed a classic ikea item that you can use by itself or in many combinations. Sep 02, 2014 black will show every speck of dust, but i realize that and am willing to deal with that, as long as the paint finish looks better. Types of paint for bookshelves home guides sf gate. Especially when painted on shelves that take up an entire wall, like we saw many.
See more ideas about painted bookshelves, home and fireplace redo. Paint a thin coat of primer on the bookcase and shelves if you are painting the bookcase a solid color. Howto paint laminate furniture jenna burger design llc. How to refurbish particle board furniture with paint.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to refurbish a faux wood bookcase with chalk spray paint. Painting the bookshelves black would make them a match for the leather chairs and they should then blend better with the other cabinet. I have not one, but two ikea billy bookcases that need to be transformed so they coordinate with the new color scheme i am doing my studioffice in. How to paint laminate in 3 steps project guide bob vila. These 2 harp back chairs are yardsale finds of course, they are. Sometimes in order to truly transform a room, you have to go bold and jet black paint certainly fits that mold.
My goodness particle board bookshelves are expensive. I will give a hand at helping out when painting is being done, but i do not paint. Paint outside trim of bookcase in dark gray or black and inside in white. Mar 01, 2010 youve seen countless demonstrations of painting furniture black on the web, but heres mine. Diy expert shannon kaye turns an uninspired living room into an art showcase. One or two coats of rustoleum surface primer will be sufficient, following the application instructions on the can. I painted both bookcases, 4 doors fronts only, and 7 shelves backs and fronts with 2 quarts of behr ultra paint with primer in a satin finish. In fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. I shopped around online and didnt find any actual wood shelves. I figured that since the paint was sticking as i was painting, all was good. You choose how many books and what size youd like it to be, and then send us photos of any books we dont already have.