She looked for years for a piece of furniture that would fit in the corner and match the white rustic shabby chic style she was envisioning. Published on apr 26, 2014 the once bookshelf is now an entertainment center in our keeping room. Analysis of a well styled bookcase centsational style. What type of paint would you use when painting a bookcase. Turn your bookshelves into a showcase with style for novels, collectibles and travel finds. When i picked it up, it looked something like this except we added legs to it before we got ready to paint it. Sep 30, 2014 do you ever get the itch to change something in a room. Let murphy door transform your otherwise boring doorway into an exciting spacesaving work of art. Moving into a new for me urban condo in milwaukee unit was built in 1972 and looked. This paint is able to cover up the wood grain and only in places where it was especially strong can you see a few lines. How to paint and decorate a builtin bookcase todays homeowner. However, after finishing the piece with polyurethane the holes get filled with finish and i end up redrilling them all. Sep 30, 20 since im a shorty and dont like ladders or heights, im usually responsible for the lower half of room painting or in this case, builtin furniture painting.
Bookshelves have lots of nooks and crannies, and there is a lot of surface area to cover. Easy to follow tutorial how to use annie sloan chalk paint to make over a pine bookcase before. Update a bookshelf to match current decor with mark montano. Dec 07, 2011 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. Painting a book case with annie sloan chalk paint painting a book case with annie sloan chalk paint. The best part about using chalk paint for this project was there was no need to sand or prime the bench. Highlight a china collection by displaying it in a living room or sitting area builtin. You might think that id have all kinds of free time with the kids out of the house for the day. On another question, someone suggested that latex paint is not a good.
Bookcase makeover part one i have wanted to replace the old ikea bookcase in our lounge forever. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isnt a huge learning curve or a. I do try not to overuse this word, but really, swoon. Apr 28, 2015 i love how it brightened up my office so much. This bookcase is just one of those pieces that is a chameleon in our home. The dark inside the bookcases just ramps up the sophistication level so much. Oct 27, 2014 published on apr 26, 2014 the once bookshelf is now an entertainment center in our keeping room. Rather like a beautiful girl wearing too much make up. Easy bookcase makeover annie sloan chalk paint chalking up.
Ive been saying that im going to paint my bookshelvescabinets white for over a year now. Apr 17, 20 highlight a china collection by displaying it in a living room or sitting area builtin. Stepbystep tutorial that shows you how to use rustoleums chalk paint to transform a old bookcase into a beautiful piece of furniture. I just finished painting our entertainment center with this paint and wonder if its durable enough to leave it as is, or if i should apply a top coat. Why not take this opportunity to evolve that void space into a beaut ifully crafted cabinet. If you want a thicker look, then leave the lid off for a bit to let the paint thicken up. We bought a nice unfinished alder bookcase and are painting it white to match a desk that we just bought. By mixing up the positioning of books and piles, youll keep things interesting and help balance the weight of your shelf. Do you have doorways in your home taking up valuable space. By simply painting the back wall of a builtin bookcase, you can instantly add more depth, dimension and interest to any room in your home.
I finally tackled my bookcase makeover with a special blend of annie sloan chalk paint. Amp up a matching blueandwhite set by painting the inside of your shelves a vibrant shade of electric yellow or, in the case of allwhite china, a dark, moody. All you need to do is wipe down the piece and clean it then start painting, really is that easy. Ikea hack featuring chalk paint by annie sloanmommyzoid. Promoting inspiration and creativity through sharing and painting. Since the finish on this bookcase was a cheap faux veneer, i was more than happy to paint it. Do you ever get the itch to change something in a room. Jan 14, 20 this is the story of a humble pair of built in bookshelves with very blah fireplace stuck in between. How to refurbish a faux wood bookcase with chalk spray paint. A plain, empty bookshelf doesnt really make or break a room until now. Im almost finished and it just dawned on me the books are going. I think the spray chalk paint did create a little smoother finish than if i had painted chalk paint on to the.
Dont donate your old ikea billy bookcase, update it with some paint and reclaimed wood. Today the fun part starts painting with annie sloan chalk paint. Instead of painting it, rub it down with course then smooth sandpaper and apply a wood stain and varnish. Your big, comfy couch is great and all, but why not make your shelves the conversation piece. Well, i couldnt let that happen, i hate to see perfectly good. January 14, 20 all interiors, decorating, diys, interiors, remodeling. 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. Books instantly add a homely feel to shelf styling. Have you noticed any problems with the flat surfaces scratching when you take things off the shelves. Learn how to use chalk spray paint and watch as i transform an old faux wood bookcase. Make the most of them by stacking books horizontally and vertically, and aligning some stacks to the left, right or centre of a shelf.
They say home is where the heart is, and love is what makes a house a home. I love how it turned out with the satin varnish on top. I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, on purchases made after following an affiliate link. This will allow the bookcase to blend in with the room, instead of standing out and overpowering the space. Refurbishing bookshelf with chalk paint part 1 youtube. From colorful paint to funky wallpaper, here are beyond brilliant ways to hack your bookcase. Whether theyre free standing or built in, the effect is the same. This is just a reference page for anyone looking for chalked up furniture paint.
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we put on your computer if you agree. They were definitely not that appealing in wood or old, so painting them was the obvious choice. What was a black hole of a bookcase now is vibrant and colorful. Sep 12, 20 i spent time today painting built in bookshelves in the upstairs hallway of the house. I collected paint stirrers and glued them all onto the sides of the shelf using gorilla glue. With just a couple of coats of paint, a boring storage space can be transformed into a stunning backdrop that showcases your books, pictures and collectibles. Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls, kitchen cabinets, metal, wood, and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. Tips for painting with annie sloan paint these tips are for painting pieces using chalk paint with more of the solid look, instead of distressedantique look. If so, what kind of paint do i use and do i need to sand it or prime it. Royal design studio stencils has a myriad of pattern possibilities to add a special creative, custom touch but also offer the furniture stencils collection which are perfectly sized on a smaller scale to make them ideal stencils for furniture painting. We all know that its whats on the bookshelf that really counts. I do love not having to worry about using or cleaning paint brushes. Aug 22, 2016 chalk painting furniture made easy the complete beginners guide to chalk painting furniture. It is one of those from a big box store that you put together yourself.
According to interior designer marisa smith, when painting a large, builtin bookcase, choose a color thats compatible with the walls, rather than painting it the white of the woodwork. Spraying the finish on was much quicker than painting. How to paint and decorate a builtin bookcase todays. One part of her kitchen included an oddspaced corner that made it decorate. This wall is one of the few that survived the great kitchenlivingdining room remodel of 2012. How can i prevent books from sticking the a newlypainted bookcase. Easy bookcase makeover part three chalking up success. If you are planning on painting a lot of furniture, it would be more cost effective to buy regular chalk paint and not the spray can form of chalk paint. Jul 25, 2006 what kind of paint to use for a bookcase.
Nov 01, 2016 this is a sponsored post by maison blanche. The complete beginners guide to chalk painting furniture. Jun 17, 2008 in the past when ive built bookshelves and entertainment centers i drill all of the holes for the shelf pins before i assemble the whole piece. See more ideas about repurposed furniture, furniture, home decor. But recently, i figured out the trick to painting ikea furniture that makes it totally doable. Im not a fan of painting real wood, but when it comes to painting faux wood, anything is game. He literally just shook the can, opened it up, and started painting. The book shelf by by jodi 3 piece framed painting print set 7042371. Eddies billy bookcase was brought to life with a pattern that accentuates the balanced display of. I hope you enjoyed learning how i painted my bookshelf with chalk paint and if you try this out, post it.
Im here to show you the itch i scratched this weekend. We get a lot of questions from people new to chalk paint who want to know if it truly is a noprep paint. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. They brighten up the room and now you have all your pretties out on.
I used the same color on my ballard design shelves too, to brighten them up on the green walls. This takes a whole lot of time and im assuming theres a better way. This farmhouse pine bookcase has been painted in annie sloan country grey with a lightened version. You can use a furniture wax, but i have found that the furniture wax does not hold up as well to continued use with lots of little hands. I had an itch the other day to up cycle my black bookshelf into a diy white chalk paint bookshelf and i did it. Stenciling the back of a bookcase livens up a space with paint and pattern. Mar 11, 2012 hi kate, im curious if your builtins have held up with the benjamin moore advance paint. Bookcase makeover with annie sloan chalk paint bookcase. The back story on it is that back in college i needed a bookcase in my tiny little room and my husband my boyfriend at the time offered to make me one with his grandfather who was a master at woodmaking. According to interior designer marisa smith, when painting a large, builtin bookcase, choose a color thats compatible with the walls, rather than painting it the white of the. Built in bookcase design photos, ideas and inspiration. Another project we completed in new orleans with my niece was painting this pair of bookcases that she also found on craigslist. We had a plain white billy bookcase in our bathroom and i wanted to change the looks. It looks brighter and more inviting, and the twotoned color palette really ties it into the rest of the.
Maybe its something big like wallpapering or adding bead board. These cookies allow us to distinguish you from other users of the website which helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. Or maybe its something simple like painting a single piece of furniture. Step by step instructions to change up your billy bookcase. You definitely made the right decision in painting them white. Mar 25, 2015 and then theres the option of painting it the wall color behr crisp celery, but im afraid thatll just look like i forgot to build a back onto the builtin and the wall is showing through. It is currently oak wood grain color and i would like to paint it but not sure if this is possible. Apr 23, 2015 how do i paint cheap pressboard, vinyl film covered kitchen cabinets. And really, the room calls for it because of those incredible coffered ceilings. I spent time today painting built in bookshelves in the upstairs hallway of the house.
After the paint dries, rub a wax candle on the edges and sides of the bookcase frame. You can use a furniture wax, but i have found that the furniture wax does not hold up as well to continued use with lots of little hands my kids. We changed the doors on the front, because i couldnt be arsed painting them. Aug 04, 2016 this is just one of briannas many projects. Chalk paint adheres to furniture beautifully without the use of primer and usually no sanding. Diy chalk paint a bookcase tutorial missjustinamarie youtube. Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of built in bookcase in bedrooms, living rooms, denslibrariesoffices, girls rooms, boys rooms, entrancesfoyers by elite interior designers. If you missed the beginning of this series you can go back and read parts one and two here. Easy bookcase makeover using annie sloan chalk paint. Use chalky finish paint to change the look of an old bookshelf to fit in with your current decor. Make nonparallel 45degree miter cuts to the short ends of one of the extra shelves and angle it inside the bookcase, using screws to secure one end to the middle shelf and the other to the units side. How to paint cheap pressboard, vinyl film covered kitchen. In the past when ive built bookshelves and entertainment centers i drill all of the holes for the shelf pins before i assemble the whole piece. In fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up.
So when selah got a new big girl bed i thought it was the perfect time to update her old wooden bookshelves in a chalk paint bookshelf makeover. When we left off at the end of part two, the bookcase had been primed and was left to dry out completely in readiness for painting. Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of bookshelves in bedrooms, living rooms, denslibrariesoffices, girls rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, boys rooms, entrancesfoyers by elite interior designers. See before and after pics and offer advice for styling the shelves.
The ad said that if someone didnt come and collect it soon it was going to be chopped up for firewood. Chalk paint bookshelf makeover bookshelf makeover, painted. Eddies billy bookcase was brought to life with a pattern that accentuates the balanced display of books and collectibles. For the style we were going for, brush direction wasnt a concern. When to prep before chalk paint canary street crafts.
After sanding, priming, and painting the pieces, hang the shutters on the bookcase with cabinetry hinges. Chalk painting furniture made easy the complete beginners guide to chalk painting furniture. So painting a laminate piece of furniture is not hard. Since im a shorty and dont like ladders or heights, im usually responsible for the lower half of room painting or in this case, builtin furniture painting. Amp up a matching blueandwhite set by painting the inside of your shelves a vibrant shade of electric yellow or, in the case of allwhite china, a dark, moody blue pairs well. Painting shelves and bookshelf southern hospitality. Three options for the back of my builtin open shelves. And then theres the option of painting it the wall color behr crisp celery, but im afraid thatll just look like i forgot to build a back onto the builtin and the wall is showing through. Diy chalk paint hardcover books school of decorating. How do i paint cheap pressboard, vinyl film covered kitchen cabinets. As usual, ebay came up trumps and i picked up this old bookcase for next to nothing.
Annes green on my refurbished desk in the living room. Paint the bookshelves with a sagegreen semigloss acrylic. You know how much you love your own space, and putting in your own personal touches to transform that space from ordinary to just what you needed. Apr 28, 2017 am i right so whats an ikea lover to do. Simple inexpensive bookcases become stunners when their backs are dressed up with paint, fabric or wallpaper. Paint stirrer billy bookcase makeover ikea hackers. I hated the boxy overfilled look and wanted to exchange it for something prettier and lighter. After all, painting laminate furniture can be really tricky. How to update a boring bookcase with chalk furniture paint. It will look more natural than hiding its inner beauty with paint. Learn how to use chalk spray paint and watch as i transform an old faux.
How to paint a shabby chic bookcase furniture stencils. Chalk it up painting with cheryl, icc with chalky and company. When she moved into her new home, she knew it was the perfect time to remodel the space into something shes always dreamed of. A fresh coat of paint and some wallpaper can really bring new life to tired old laminate bookshelves. Jun 29, 2015 we get a lot of questions from people new to chalk paint who want to know if it truly is a noprep paint. But there are three options that i came up with that i think might actually work. We are so happy with the customization of this builtin bookcase so far. 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.
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