Nchalk it up painting bookshelves

We changed the doors on the front, because i couldnt be arsed painting them. After the paint dries, rub a wax candle on the edges and sides of the bookcase frame. The book shelf by by jodi 3 piece framed painting print set 7042371. Why not take this opportunity to evolve that void space into a beaut ifully crafted cabinet. 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. A fresh coat of paint and some wallpaper can really bring new life to tired old laminate bookshelves. Bookcase makeover with annie sloan chalk paint bookcase. How to paint and decorate a builtin bookcase todays. Ive been saying that im going to paint my bookshelvescabinets white for over a year now. Nov 01, 2016 this is a sponsored post by maison blanche. It looks brighter and more inviting, and the twotoned color palette really ties it into the rest of the. Your big, comfy couch is great and all, but why not make your shelves the conversation piece. 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.

This farmhouse pine bookcase has been painted in annie sloan country grey with a lightened version. Maybe its something big like wallpapering or adding bead board. 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. Turn your bookshelves into a showcase with style for novels, collectibles and travel finds. But recently, i figured out the trick to painting ikea furniture that makes it totally doable.

Or maybe its something simple like painting a single piece of furniture. 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. He literally just shook the can, opened it up, and started painting. Painting a book case with annie sloan chalk paint painting a book case with annie sloan chalk paint. Aug 22, 2016 chalk painting furniture made easy the complete beginners guide to chalk painting furniture. For the style we were going for, brush direction wasnt a concern. Mar 11, 2012 hi kate, im curious if your builtins have held up with the benjamin moore advance paint. Instead of painting it, rub it down with course then smooth sandpaper and apply a wood stain and varnish. Bookcase makeover part one i have wanted to replace the old ikea bookcase in our lounge forever. How to update a boring bookcase with chalk furniture paint.

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. We have books stored all over our house, so we didnt necessarily need the new bookcase to be. This is just a reference page for anyone looking for chalked up furniture paint. We had a plain white billy bookcase in our bathroom and i wanted to change the looks. 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. 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. 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. Spraying the finish on was much quicker than painting.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Im here to show you the itch i scratched this weekend. Books instantly add a homely feel to shelf styling. This bookcase is just one of those pieces that is a chameleon in our home. It will look more natural than hiding its inner beauty with paint. Apr 28, 2017 am i right so whats an ikea lover to do. How to paint cheap pressboard, vinyl film covered kitchen. I do try not to overuse this word, but really, swoon. We all know that its whats on the bookshelf that really counts.

What was a black hole of a bookcase now is vibrant and colorful. I used the same color on my ballard design shelves too, to brighten them up on the green walls. 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. Promoting inspiration and creativity through sharing and painting. The ad said that if someone didnt come and collect it soon it was going to be chopped up for firewood. All thats left is to sit on the couch and watch a movie. 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. Stepbystep tutorial that shows you how to use rustoleums chalk paint to transform a old bookcase into a beautiful piece of furniture. Im almost finished and it just dawned on me the books are going. Apr 23, 2015 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. See more ideas about repurposed furniture, furniture, home decor.

All you need to do is wipe down the piece and clean it then start painting, really is that easy. 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. 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. Well, i couldnt let that happen, i hate to see perfectly good. After sanding, priming, and painting the pieces, hang the shutters on the bookcase with cabinetry hinges. We are so happy with the customization of this builtin bookcase so far.

Update a bookshelf to match current decor with mark montano. 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. Rather like a beautiful girl wearing too much make up. How do i paint cheap pressboard, vinyl film covered kitchen cabinets. 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. I hated the boxy overfilled look and wanted to exchange it for something prettier and lighter. Jan 14, 20 this is the story of a humble pair of built in bookshelves with very blah fireplace stuck in between. Published on apr 26, 2014 the once bookshelf is now an entertainment center in our keeping room.

I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, on purchases made after following an affiliate link. 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. You might think that id have all kinds of free time with the kids out of the house for the day. Refurbishing bookshelf with chalk paint part 1 youtube. Stenciling the back of a bookcase livens up a space with paint and pattern. 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. By mixing up the positioning of books and piles, youll keep things interesting and help balance the weight of your shelf. Apr 17, 20 highlight a china collection by displaying it in a living room or sitting area builtin. Whether theyre free standing or built in, the effect is the same.

Analysis of a well styled bookcase centsational style. They say home is where the heart is, and love is what makes a house a home. Let murphy door transform your otherwise boring doorway into an exciting spacesaving work of art. I collected paint stirrers and glued them all onto the sides of the shelf using gorilla glue. Im not a fan of painting real wood, but when it comes to painting faux wood, anything is game. Three options for the back of my builtin open shelves. Aug 04, 2016 this is just one of briannas many projects. 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. Do you ever get the itch to change something in a room. It is currently oak wood grain color and i would like to paint it but not sure if this is possible. 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. Learn how to use chalk spray paint and watch as i transform an old faux. If you missed the beginning of this series you can go back and read parts one and two here.

The great thing about chalk paint is that there isnt a huge learning curve or a. Dont donate your old ikea billy bookcase, update it with some paint and reclaimed wood. Sep 30, 2014 do you ever get the itch to change something in a room. This wall is one of the few that survived the great kitchenlivingdining room remodel of 2012. 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 it up painting with cheryl, icc with chalky and. Oct 27, 2014 published on apr 26, 2014 the once bookshelf is now an entertainment center in our keeping room. We get a lot of questions from people new to chalk paint who want to know if it truly is a noprep paint.

Today the fun part starts painting with annie sloan chalk paint. So painting a laminate piece of furniture is not hard. 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. January 14, 20 all interiors, decorating, diys, interiors, remodeling. From colorful paint to funky wallpaper, here are beyond brilliant ways to hack your bookcase. After all, painting laminate furniture can be really tricky. Highlight a china collection by displaying it in a living room or sitting area builtin. The complete beginners guide to chalk painting furniture. And really, the room calls for it because of those incredible coffered ceilings. Make the most of them by stacking books horizontally and vertically, and aligning some stacks to the left, right or centre of a shelf. But there are three options that i came up with that i think might actually work. It is one of those from a big box store that you put together yourself. Built in bookcase design photos, ideas and inspiration. You definitely made the right decision in painting them white.

They were definitely not that appealing in wood or old, so painting them was the obvious choice. Eddies billy bookcase was brought to life with a pattern that accentuates the balanced display of books and collectibles. I think the spray chalk paint did create a little smoother finish than if i had painted chalk paint on to the. I had an itch the other day to up cycle my black bookshelf into a diy white chalk paint bookshelf and i did it. If you want a thicker look, then leave the lid off for a bit to let the paint thicken up. When she moved into her new home, she knew it was the perfect time to remodel the space into something shes always dreamed of. I do love not having to worry about using or cleaning paint brushes. 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. They brighten up the room and now you have all your pretties out on. How to paint and decorate a builtin bookcase todays homeowner. 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. Its that or remove them all together and add windows to lighten up the room.

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. Diy chalk paint hardcover books school of decorating. Sep 12, 20 i spent time today painting built in bookshelves in the upstairs hallway of the house. Chalk paint adheres to furniture beautifully without the use of primer and usually no sanding. The best part about using chalk paint for this project was there was no need to sand or prime the bench. 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. If so, what kind of paint do i use and do i need to sand it or prime it. Gather glasses and bottles of wine, liquor, and mixers in this boozy bookcase. Jul 25, 2006 what kind of paint to use for a bookcase.

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. Easy bookcase makeover part three chalking up success. Do you have doorways in your home taking up valuable space. When i picked it up, it looked something like this except we added legs to it before we got ready to paint it. The dark inside the bookcases just ramps up the sophistication level so much. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we put on your computer if you agree. However, after finishing the piece with polyurethane the holes get filled with finish and i end up redrilling them all. How to paint a shabby chic bookcase furniture stencils.

This takes a whole lot of time and im assuming theres a better way. Another project we completed in new orleans with my niece was painting this pair of bookcases that she also found on craigslist. On another question, someone suggested that latex paint is not a good. Chalk it up painting with cheryl, icc with chalky and company. Since the finish on this bookcase was a cheap faux veneer, i was more than happy to paint it. I finally tackled my bookcase makeover with a special blend of annie sloan chalk paint.

Moving into a new for me urban condo in milwaukee unit was built in 1972 and looked. One part of her kitchen included an oddspaced corner that made it decorate. Easy bookcase makeover using annie sloan chalk paint. I love how it turned out with the satin varnish on top. Learn how to use chalk spray paint and watch as i transform an old faux wood bookcase. Bookshelves have lots of nooks and crannies, and there is a lot of surface area to cover. We bought a nice unfinished alder bookcase and are painting it white to match a desk that we just bought. Annes green on my refurbished desk in the living room.

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. See before and after pics and offer advice for styling the shelves. 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. Paint stirrer billy bookcase makeover ikea hackers. 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. Eddies billy bookcase was brought to life with a pattern that accentuates the balanced display of. How to refurbish a faux wood bookcase with chalk spray paint. I spent time today painting built in bookshelves in the upstairs hallway of the house. Apr 28, 2015 i love how it brightened up my office so much.

This will allow the bookcase to blend in with the room, instead of standing out and overpowering the space. 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. Have you noticed any problems with the flat surfaces scratching when you take things off the shelves. I hope you enjoyed learning how i painted my bookshelf with chalk paint and if you try this out, post it. 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. Easy bookcase makeover annie sloan chalk paint chalking up. 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.

In fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. When to prep before chalk paint canary street crafts. What type of paint would you use when painting a bookcase. 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. How can i prevent books from sticking the a newlypainted bookcase. Ikea hack featuring chalk paint by annie sloanmommyzoid. Step by step instructions to change up your billy bookcase. Painting shelves and bookshelf southern hospitality. Easy to follow tutorial how to use annie sloan chalk paint to make over a pine bookcase before.