Upcycled Pine bookcase

[jenshouse]

An old Pine bookcase transformed with a combination of black and white paint.

• The project
• Before and after
• How to upcycle furniture
• More inspiration for your furniture project

The project

I purchased an old, two-metre-tall, solid-pine bookcase and gave it a contemporary facelift.

First, I cleaned and lightly sanded the entire bookcase. Then I used British Paints 4-in-1 Prep to give it two coats all over. This prevents any stain showing through. Once dry, I painted the internal back and sides with Taubmans Easycoat Low Sheen in white. Again, I used two coats to ensure even coverage.

For the outside of the bookcase and the shelves, I used Taubmans Easycoat Low Sheen in All Black. I love the low sheen as it’s almost a satin finish. It’s so contemporary without the gloss and it looks amazing in my study. 

Before and after

 

How to upcycle furniture

Resident D.I.Y. expert Mitchell details How to upcycle a bedside cabinet with methods, tools and materials that can be used on any timber furniture.

 

More inspiration for your furniture project

 

Community member Cooney09 used paint and cloud-shaped handles on their upcycled drawers for nursery.

 

Workshop member Dana fashioned this Hamptons-style upcycled buffet with paint and varnish.

[Jason]

Thanks again for sharing this terrific project with the community @jenshouse.

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Jason