I have an ikea desk that i want to paint and hope it turns out as nice as your supercool bookshelves. Chicken scratch nys alecia opted for a barn red bookcase with mustard. Exprofessional painter here and i have painted many things in my life. Either way, you cancontrary to popular beliefrenew your furnitures lease on. Im a set designer and have painted mine about 5 different times. But not all ikea furniture is alike, and therefore, not all requires the same paint treatment. Sometimes a little splash of color is all you need to personalize your ikea purchases. What primer should i use and should i put a varnish which one. Oct 25, 20 spray paint usually at least sticks and covers, but the paint will almost always chip off eventually without the right primer, which i didnt know about until recently.
With a coat or two of this miracle primer, you can layer on sprayed, rolled or brushed paint for the top coat, and it will stick and stay on your ikea furniture. How to paint laminate ikea furniture the right way apartment. The type of paint to apply to a bookshelf depends on the sort of material the shelf is made out of and any. Ikea billy bookcase similar herepaint i used this3 inch foam roller angled paint brush removable wallpaper directions. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. I find this raw wood from ikea really soaks in the paint. Benjamin moore makes good products but i am inclined to recommend sherwin williams as ive worked with them more than my benjamin moore retailer. Pin you can easily use my profile to examine different pin types. The billy bookcase from ikea is an iconic piece of furniture that has been hacked down the many years it has been sold. You could always do a base coat with some emulsion first then do a final coat with satin gloss depending on the finish you want.
Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run. That includes such things as shelves and doors components. How to paint ikea furniture, dressers, shelves and. Standing or lying, against the wall or to divide the room kallax series is eager to please and will adapt to your taste, space, budget and needs.
They are just one more way that you can customize a billy bookshelf or any bookshelf you may have. This is a view from the side from the front you hardly notice it. Spray paint usually at least sticks and covers, but the paint will almost always chip off eventually without the right primer, which i didnt know about until recently. Second coat of color, these 2 colors can show through with final sanding 7. I painted the lack shelves that i have in my store and i used a good quality primer, and a high quality paint. Ikea furniture can be tricky to paint at times, especially the laminate coated pieces, but when done the right. Aug 30, 2012 hi jenna, thanks for your tutorials on how to paint laminate furniture.
Because the surface of the bookcase is laminate and almost like plastic, you need an oilbased primer to prevent peeling of the paint and to provide coverage. Benjamin moore makes good products but i am inclined to recommend sherwin williams as i ve worked with them more than my benjamin moore retailer. I bought 2 of those white bookcases so that i can create a large entertainment center like hemnes tv storage combination after painting the tv unit white. Is there a way to paint them so that they look decent would love to paint them a dark cherry color but not sure if i can or if i should.
Paint the bookshelves with a sagegreen semigloss acrylic using a dry brush to create an imperfect finish. Of course ikea bookshelves arent pure white theyre more of a creamy white so in the end we opted to take one of the spare shelves to home depot and have them do paint matching. Most ikea furniture, have a laminate wax type coating that makes it difficult for paint to stick effectively to its surface. First coat of chalk paint with old white or color of choice 6. Diy bookshelves for a builtin desk one room challenge week. Hello, i have a blackbrown hemnes tv unit article number. I checked the ikea website, but i couldnt find the lights. I had seen many an ikea billy bookcase hack out in the blogosphere, so i knew how good those composite and laminate shelves could look after a. Let me assure you, you can paint laminate furniture from ikea, just follow. Well, any auto shop will carry it if you are in the uk, try halfords but you can. But when i got there, the salesman told me that old formulas no longer work for proclassic paints. How to paint ikea furniture including expedit, kallax, lack and malm painting ikea furniture can transform a generic massproduced product into a personalised item unique to you.
Hi jenna, thanks for your tutorials on how to paint laminate furniture. I used a foam roller to paint the large pieces and then used a 2inch foam brush to paint the edges and hard to reach areas. The right paint can make all the difference when youre painting cabinets. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. Before i dive in, this is a tutorial for painting laminate ikea furniture. When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. This post contains affiliate links for your ikea hacking convenience please see full disclosure here.
An ikea kallax hack or how to add sliding doors to. How to refurbish a faux wood bookcase with chalk spray paint. However, if youre painting shelving, a door, drawers, or something. Mar 15, 2016 exprofessional painter here and i have painted many things in my life. The right paint for cabinets and bookcases diy beautify. But, if you have a billy bookcase or any of the other super popular ikea pieces that are laminate, read on. With that being said, can you paint ikea furniture. Im moving and want to bring them with me but their colors just dont go with my new decor. If you dont get the paint consistency right, you will have a lot of problems getting your paint to spray properly it wont come out at all if its too thick, or will come out in fat droplets if it. The finish that matched best was the high gloss, so that was what we went with. When you combine one can of spray paint and the ikea product of your choice, the results are 100% uniquely you. If they say you can t paint them, trust me ill find a way. Ikea furniture can be tricky to paint at times, especially the laminate coated pieces, but when done the right way, can make such a huge difference you can see for yourself by viewing some of my ikea projects. Let me preface this post by saying not all ikea furniture can be painted the same way, but probably 95% of it.
Nov 29, 2006 i have an ikea bookcase and smallsized entertainment center that i bought years ago. How to paint ikea furniture in 5 easy steps grillo designs. A lot of people are keen to customise their ikea furniture for this reason but many find themselves put off by horror stories of people trying to paint their ikea furniture and it all peeling off a few days later. When you set out to paint ikea furniture, start by pulling off all the removable pieces. Finish it with an oil based paint for a long lasting finish. Mar 06, 2019 the great thing about starting with a basic ikea bookcase, like the billy bookcase, is that anyone can put their own creative spin on them and stay within their budget.
How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack. It was mostly where we put things on top of the dresser or where the drawers created friction though so you may not have that problem with a bookcase. Pops of color, legs, doors, and fun decorative touches are just some of the ways you can dress up their bookshelves and builtins. Apr 28, 2017 soooo, now that you see why you have to prime with this particular primer, lets dive into the steps you need to follow to painting ikea furniture that is laminate. I have an ikea bookcase and smallsized entertainment center that i bought years ago. Im going to share how to use chalk spray paint and is it worth trying with a faux wood bookcase makeover. First coat of dark wax, as desired, wipe to smooth. How to upgrade bookshelves furniture makeover, repurposed. While i wasnt necessarily actively looking for a new piece for the mudroom, i was keeping it in the back of my mind. Prime your ikea billy bookcase with a shellac, oilbased based primer and let it dry. Howto paint laminate furniture jenna burger design llc. Spray guns can be tricky to use because you cant just dump the paint in the canister and spray you need to thin your paint first. Also ikea wardrobe doors the shiny white fardal ones. I have painted a lot of rooms, several piece of furniture, but even so that doesnt.
Heres how to paint ikea furniture that has seen better days or that has outlived. The great thing about starting with a basic ikea bookcase, like the billy bookcase, is that anyone can put their own creative spin on them and stay within their budget. The billy bookcase is pretty straightforward to build right out of the box, or you can get creative and make elaborate storage that looks great. Its super affordable, which makes it a great option for budgetfriendly projects, but can it really be painted sans streaking, bubbling, and peeling. Its so versatile because it comes in lots of configurations and can be stood up or laid on its side.
To get the weathered finish, start by priming the wood. How to paint ikea furniture including expedit, kallax, lack. If you have purchased a solid wood piece, the extra step of priming with the right primer shouldnt be necessary. Fine tune with drawers, shelves, boxes and inserts. Assemble your spice racks and then start off with a few coats of your primer. Stain works by seeping into the fibre and grains of wood and leaving a layer of pigment. The secret to successfully painting ikea shelves apartment. After that, i opened up my can of paint which was originally going to be a can of plain white paint. I figured that since the paint was sticking as i was painting, all was good.
How to paint ikea sektion cabinets one room challenge week 4 the best craft room tables. See more ideas about painted bookshelves, painting bookcase and bookshelves. Jun 21, 2017 first, i wiped down the shelves and sides with a warm, soapy rag to give it a good cleaning. And grouped together, two of them work perfectly in a corner. It is one of ikeas cornerstone products along with the likes of the malm and the kallax. Ive researched this lots but cant get a definitive answer. Were big fans of ikea hacks and upgrades so were completely in favor of adding a little personality with paint. I added brass knobs, sanded the edges tho my to cabinet was originally white and it had a distinctive chinese look to it. We wanted to create outward facing book storage on a small sliver of wall we had in the room. There are so many ways you can customize the billy bookcase with a hack and there have been so many creative projects doing just this. There are lots of different ways to achieve a hack but the simplest method of all and my favourite, is just to paint ikea furniture.
I m moving and want to bring them with me but their colors just dont go with my new decor. Yes i wouldnt have thought youd need special paint, just sand back the laminate a bit so the paint has something to key onto. How to paint ikea laminate bookcases home guides sf gate. Is there a way to paint them so that they look decent would love to paint them a dark cherry color but not sure if i can. If your laminated furniture no longer fits your decor, some paint and elbow grease can give it new life. It looked great initially, but over time less than a year the paint started coming off. To add raised decoration to a larger surface, such as the bookcase sides, opt for furniture overlays instead. If youve been around here a while you know i love to paint any and all surfaces. Ikea billy bookcases with crown side base molding attached. The basic, cubicleshaped ikea kallax bookshelf is one of my alltime favorite pieces for decorating and organizing alike. If you paint colour and why paint white if you can paint colour, and leave the inside of the bookshelf white it looks absolutely stunning.
But heres the thing ikea hacks dont need to be complicated. Gemmas ikea shelves for record storage originally via design sponge. I had seen many an ikea billy bookcase hack out in the blogosphere, so i knew how good those composite and laminate shelves could look after a little dressing up. Diy bookshelves for a builtin desk one room challenge. A lot of people are keen to customise their ikea furniture for this reason but many find themselves put off by horror stories of people trying to paint their ikea. Its essential to follow the instructions to give yourself the best results possible every time. Desks and bookcases are often laminated, especially buildityourself brands such as ikea. Ikea billy bookcase hack with shiplap angela marie made.
Types of paint for bookshelves home guides sf gate. These bookshelves were created using plywood, but they look like a custom piece of furniture. Were doing a billy hack to make bookshelves in our kitchen. Nov 03, 2014 you can find that paint on amazon, two coats does wonders.
I can t find the post right now, but they have all kinds of suggestions and experience painting various furniture types, and i think they have painted ikea furniture before. After the paint dries, rub a wax candle on the edges and sides of the bookcase frame. How to paint laminate ikea furniture the right way. The expedit has a laminated veneer finish which doesnt allow stains to, well, stain. The secret to painting ikea furniture swoon worthy. How to paint ikea furniture, dressers, shelves and laminate. What type of paint should you use for a bookcase and why. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. How to paint ikea furniture, dressers, shelves and laminate surfaces. Building in billy bookcases i wanted built ins for the playroom but didnt want to pay the price for a carpenter. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library. Nov 12, 20 primer spray paint any brand would be fine fine grit sanding sponge. Diy bookshelves for a builtin desk one room challenge week 5 youre here modern and bright creative home office reveal one room challenge week 6.
Luckily a couple ikea billy bookcases, some trim and crown and they look great while holding a lot of toys. May 15, 2017 when we moved into our house in 2010, we installed an ikea kitchen see post here on the kitchen installation we had always intended to paint the kitchen cabinets to a light greenishblue color sherwin williams sea salt, as evidenced in that 2010 blog post. Even though we had finished our nursery makeover before maya arrived in august, there was one project that remained on the todo list. When i helped decorate my friends nursery last year check it out here, we used ikea spice racks for books and i loved the way.
The ikea billy bookcase shelf on the left was painted without using the zinsser b. Jun 21, 2016 there are lots of different ways to achieve a hack but the simplest method of all and my favourite, is just to paint ikea furniture. Feb 3, 2017 want to find out the secret to painting ikea furniture. Painting ikea furniture can transform a generic massproduced product into a personalised item unique to you. When we moved into our house in 2010, we installed an ikea kitchen see post here on the kitchen installation we had always intended to paint the kitchen cabinets to a light greenishblue color sherwin williams sea salt, as evidenced in that 2010 blog post. The wall width that i had to work with was 175cm and as the billy bookcase is 80cm wide, i knew i had space for two of the bookcases. One advantage of ikea furniture, besides the awesome price range, is the ability to repurpose the furniture to make it your own.
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