How To Paint A Brown Bookcase White

The damp rag wiped any sanding dust away and I was ready to paint. You can do this by painting the bookcase as a whole a bright white color.

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How to paint a brown bookcase white. I washed it down first. I used Annie Sloan chalk paint in Old White. Oil-based paints do not require.

Below are the legs I chose. That way I wouldnt have to try to paint them after they were added. Primer optional Paint I used Vanilla Frosting paint by Country Chic Paint.

According to interior designer Marisa Smith when painting a large built-in bookcase choose a color thats compatible with the walls rather than painting it the white of the woodwork. By Melissa The Inspired Room. Mar 29 2012 - I have had quite a few confessions from readers in the past year sharing that while they love photos of white rooms and painted white cabinets many actually live with more wood contrast and color.

This tactic makes them kind of blah and drab and more than that can mute the items displayed inside. I painted the case shelves and even the metal base with enamel. We didnt use chalk or milk paint on this one my husband painted it with many layers of good quality paint to cover it thoroughly.

See more ideas about painted bookshelves bookshelves painting bookcase. For dramatic contrast in a bright room paint your bookcase in a striking red or black. Allow the paint to dry completely between coats.

Use the paintbrush to reach into the corners. I lightly sanded the surfaces smooth removing any lumps and bumps. When painting the first side I balanced them on a can of paint so I could paint the top and all edges.

Another excellent way to make your shelf display your items instead of hiding them is to use paint color to draw attention to them. I rolled most of it and then used my favorite angled brush for the rest. Supply list for painting a bookshelf.

To give my standard bookcase a little more height and an additional esthetic element I decided to secure four square legs to the bottom. 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 bookca. There was no need to paint the sides and back of the bookcase because nothing sits on them just the flat surfaces.

This is easy to do and easy on the eyes. I didnt know about those when I painted the bookshelf. This also prepares the surface for new paint.

My favorite brush-saving trick is wrapping them in plastic wrap. Ill check the condition properly later as its upstairs in the hallway so I dont pay much close attention to it. I have had quite a few confessions from readers in the past year sharing that while they love photos of white rooms and painted white cabinets many actually live with more wood contrast and color.

This will allow the bookcase to blend in with the room instead of standing out and overpowering the space. Apply an even layer of primer onto the bookcase and shelves with a foam brush. Save a brush trick.

White Painted Wood Bookcase. I painted it in three coats with Cabinet Coat the same thing I painted my kitchen cabinets with. If you have a dark room it may be a real problem.

Then I thinned the paint a little with water and did 3 coats. I went ahead and painted them the same white color that I planned on painting my bookcase. While I agree that all light and tone-on-tone rooms are certainly pretty in a picture they do tend to photograph well there are many of us that still love color and contrasts between white and wood in.

Oh Ive done it. When you paint the back of a bookshelf it is especially important to leave some free space so you can see the color behind the objects. Dark shelves equal more darkness while shelves painted.

If you want your room to look brighter paint your bookcase white or yellow. With the attention captured by painting the inside of the shelves a bright blue the eye is then drawn to those items. Mix things up by alternating stacks of books with objects or try leaning a few taller items behind the books to add depth.

Painting a dark wood cabinet white is a commitment and it takes awhile so it had to be the right time to do it. Sand latex paint lightly between each coat. With bookcases shelving and glass-fronted cabinets all too often the tendency with painted objects is to paint them a uniform color.

While I agree that all light and tone-on-tone rooms are certainly pretty in a picture they do tend to photograph Pinterest. Wait 24 hours or the time listed on the primer can label for the primer to fully dry. Paint brush or paint sprayer and pre-taped masking film.

Paint your bookshelf a single color for a simple solution. 23 Best Painted bookshelves ideas painted bookshelves bookshelves painting bookcase. The foam roller if used properly will spread the primer without leaving brush lines.

Once they were dry a few days later I flipped them over layed them on a soft surface so they wouldnt get damaged and painted the other side. Apply paint primer to the piece with a paintbrush and a foam paint roller. I painted a dark brown Billy bookcase white about 5 years ago.

If you want a calm beachy vibe paint your bookcase pale blue. Apply two or three coats to achieve the desired coverage and color.

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