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Turning old timber bookcase to colourful one.
Dulux paints, two different colours
Undercoat paint
Sanding paper
MDF board
Liquid nails
No more gap filler
Old bookcase
Jigsaw
Paintbrushes, small and big one
Touch-up paint brush
Quick-grip bar clamps
I saved old bookshelf going to landfill, because I needed a one to my daughter's room.
First I sanded lightly, wiped it down, applied no gap fillers to the shelves and painted undercoat.
I then measured right size of MDF board that I already had handy, and I designed arch to be cutted. I cutted the arch with jigsaw.
I sanded the arch so the edges wouldn't be too sharp.
Then I went back to painting. I painted the bookshelf with this beautiful orangish/ pinkish colour plus added yellow strips to the back of the bookshelf. I painted it twice.
When the paint was dried completely I glued the arch onto the top of the top shelf with liquid nails. I attached bar clamps to hold the arch so it would not slide down while drying.
When the arch was secured and liguid nails dried. I applied no gap filler to the edges of the MDF board and let it dry. I sanded the bottom parts of the arch + excess filler off so the surface would be smooth. Then I wiped it down, and painted the arch to match to the rest of the bookcase.
Hi @H3nna,
Thank you for sharing your upcycled bookcase project. It's incredible what a little elbow grease and a coat of paint can do to bring an old piece of furniture back to life.
I love what you've done with the addition of the arch, it gives the bookcase that little bit of extra character to go with its new coat of paint.
You've created something I'm sure your daughter will cherish for a long time to come.
Keep us in the loop for any future projects that you have.
Jacob
Thank you Jacob. I am happy how it end up looking. 🙂
Afternoon @H3nna
That bookcase looks brand new and retro! Nice work
I was trying to figure out the arch and then it dawned on me how you did it. It looks great and love the way it fools the eyes!
Dave
Thank you Dave. The arch adds a little bit of extra for it I think 😀
Hi H3nna
This is a great transformation. The colours and curved edges really bring it up to date.
Cheers Ann
Thank you Ann xx
Hi,
Maybe this photo helps ? I glued the arched MDF board inside the bookshelf walls and then add "no gap filler" so the edges are smooth.
Thank you,Henna
So to your question is there a rebate, there is not 🙂
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