I just cut it out and put it in a cheap ikea frame. I know it may be a controversial choice, but i always sand as part of my prepping routine. Shellac primer and annie sloane chalk paint on shelves probably with some stick on protective cover for shelf bases as these will have books etc on them and the backs wallpapered sounds good. Nov 01, 2011 ive been thinking about ikeas billy bookcases for years, but i was always disappointed with their 11 depth. I love all the ikea hacks out there on the interwebz. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my. See the tutorial at sas interiors and be sure to read the comments for more tips. Remove all items on the bookcase, as well as the shelves, if possible.
Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of paint color inside of bookcase in bedrooms, living rooms, denslibrariesoffices, girls rooms, dining rooms, kitchens by elite interior designers. I applied all the paint with a brush and a mini foam roller. Its a little hard to see in the photo above, but the color of the bookcase was markedly different from the nicer brighter white of the ceiling and some of the trim. Posted on march 2, 2012 and tagged diy, favourites, personal. A second employee took it upon himself to help me with this. All about painting ikea billy bookcases when considering painting your ikea furniture, you need to focus on two things. He was a large man and his uniform shirt was unbuttoned almost halfway with a thick mass of chest hair right at my eye level. How to paint and decorate a builtin bookcase todays homeowner. Watch the tutorial how to use a paint sprayer on furniture bookcase makeover. Use a sharpie and printer paper to create a simple design, then take the paper to kinkos or a similar store to have. The obvious downside of painting assembled ikea furniture is that it can be very awkward to get into all the corners and this can end up giving you an uneven paint. Cure times is one of the most understimated facrots in paint durability. Jun 20, 2018 and so it was that amidst laughter and giggles and paint drops and taylor swift, two bookcases got painted.
I m moving and want to bring them with me but their colors just dont go with my new decor. Ikea billy bookcase hack with shiplap angela marie made. Product title montana woodworks homestead bookcase with storage average rating. Painting ikea furniture can transform a generic massproduced product into a personalised item unique to you. Adding builtins in my living room and need to quickly find the perfect white paint. The right paint for cabinets and bookcases diy beautify. Luckily, ive learned how to paint ikea furniture and any laminate really quite easily and its made a huge difference in terms of how well my. Hello, i have a blackbrown hemnes tv unit article number. I definitely recommend spraying the paint for a nice even finish. How to paint ikea furniture in 5 easy steps grillo designs.
The room is north facing so theres no direct sunlight, but we have a lot of light from two windows and a sliding glass door that take up the entire north wall the buil. The damp rag wiped any sanding dust away and i was ready to paint. Jun 21, 2016 the process of repurposing or updating ikea furniture, also known widely as ikea hacking, is quite the craze these days hence the birth of the ikea hackers website. 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. I have an ikea bookcase and smallsized entertainment center that i bought years ago. But recently, i figured out the trick to painting ikea furniture that makes it totally doable. In fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. I showed the paint chip to burt reynolds and he told me i was looking at the wrong paint. This will allow the bookcase to blend in with the room, instead of standing out and overpowering the space. Paint ikea billy bookcase hack after priming, go ahead and paint your billy bookcase with 2 coats of paint. See more ideas about ikea, ikea furniture and furniture. How to paint ikea furniture in 5 easy steps painting ikea. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtinsthats what i am going to share with you all today phew.
We werent too fond of the existing paint color, which was kind of a dull dingy almond shade of white. Since only flat surfaces can be laminated, the furniture usually has simple lines. Bonus points for gold accent pieces on the shelves. But not all ikea furniture is alike, and therefore, not all requires the same paint treatment. Always read the label of anything you use and follow manufacturers instructions. Benjamin moore makes good products but i am inclined to recommend sherwin williams as ive worked with them more than my benjamin moore retailer. I was downstairs and walked up the steps to see two completed bookcases and two sisters wearing paint clothes and bandanas standing arm in arm. 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. Finish it with an oil based paint for a long lasting finish.
Ive been holding onto the shame of this failed diy attempt for quite some time now. When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. This was made entirely on my iphone using imovie last year at this time i was given an incredible tour of the billy bookcase factory in falkoping, sweden. How to upgrade bookshelves repurposed furniture, diy. How to paint ikea laminate bookcases home guides sf gate. The making of an ikea billy bookcase apartment therapy. Diy and furniture blog, offering indepth tutorials on furniture building, refinishing, power tools, home decor and crafts. 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. I love so many things about this room and the ikea bookcase hack. I recently shared my newly styled bookshelves, but before i added all the colorful books and stylish accessories, i gave the bookcases a much needed makeover since painting the space deep blue, the once fauxwood bookcases got lost in the dark hue of the walls, and they were ready for a. After the primer dries, you cna use any kind of paint you like. The ikea billy bookcase shelf on the left was painted without using the zinsser b. Its hard to find good bookshelves people, especially tall ones. If you need to paint a laminate piece of ikea furniture like the billy the secret to this is first to apply a coat of sprayon adhesion promote r, leave it to go tacky for 20 mins, apply a normal primer after this.
How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my taste. Nov 4, 2018 some ideas of what you can do to make ikea furniture yours. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. We have way too many bookcases but was wanting to put one in our new nursery. Diy builtin bookcase reveal an ikea hack studio 36. Advice on my builtins and help me pick the perfect white paint.
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. Well, as you may know, my other half works in the car industry and has done for over 20 years he paints cars for a living. Boys rooms painted ikea bookcase design photos, ideas and inspiration. If youve been wondering exactly how to paint ikea furniture but just cant find the information all in one place, this step by step guide is for you. The newly finished builtin bookcases thistlewood farm. How to paint and decorate a builtin bookcase todays. Howto paint laminate furniture jenna burger design llc. Move the bookcase to a wellventilated work area such as a garage or outdoor deck or set the bookcase in the center of the room away from other surfaces you dont want paint on. Its super affordable, which makes it a great option for budgetfriendly projects, but can it really be painted sans streaking, bubbling, and peeling.
There was no need to paint the sides and back of the bookcase because nothing sits on them, just the flat surfaces. I didnt put anything on it for 2 or 3 weeks so the paint can cure and harden. May 05, 2016 how to make ikea billy bookcase builtins thats what i am going to share with you all today. Plus i needed some extra glasses of mimosas as well along the way from start to finish. The billy bookcase above might be a great way to add some storage with minimal footprint. The stenciling and paint job also make them look like custom pieces.
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. The issue is not in the construction of the bookcase parts but rather the design regarding how the shelves sit on the pegs. And so it was that amidst laughter and giggles and paint drops and taylor swift, two bookcases got painted. Join the decorpad community and share photos, create a virtual library of inspiration photos, bounce off design ideas with fellow members. 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. 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. 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.
We have way too many bookcases but was wanting to put one in. How to paint ikea furniture including expedit, kallax, lack and. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2. The secret to successfully painting ikea shelves apartment. As for the fardal wardrobe doors 7 of them all shiny white im now. Diy builtin bookcase reveal an ikea hack studio 36 interiors.
Advice on my builtins and help me pick the perfect white. But if you dont have time i will try to make sense of all this painting process. All you need is paint, power tools and thrift stores. I have an ikea desk that i want to paint and hope it turns out as nice as your supercool bookshelves. Ikea is a worldwide operation, but its unclear ifwhen the upgrade made it to australia the above link and this article indicate they started shipping them in north america in august 2014, but ive been pondering more billys anyway for a neighbouring room, as the shelf options mean they are more spaceefficient than the current bookshelves. But lets face it, everyone makes mistakes and i think this is something the world needs to hear about. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run. Luckily, ive learned how to paint ikea furniture and any laminate really quite easily and its made a huge difference in terms of how well my pieces wear. Paint color inside of bookcase design photos, ideas and inspiration. So if youve missed that, you can go back to that post now, its ok, ill wait. After the paint dries, rub a wax candle on the edges and sides of the bookcase frame. To get the weathered finish, start by priming the wood.
Sep 30, 20 we werent too fond of the existing paint color, which was kind of a dull dingy almond shade of white. Feb 01, 2017 luckily, ive learned how to paint ikea furniture and any laminate really quite easily and its made a huge difference in terms of how well my pieces wear. The secret to painting ikea furniture swoon worthy. Owned and operated by a family that has worked with ikea since 1952, the operation was the cleanest. Nov 29, 2006 i have an ikea bookcase and smallsized entertainment center that i bought years ago. Ikea bookcase bookshelves built in billy bookcases bookshelves in living room basement built ins living room built ins basement storage tv on wall ideas living room. Jan 17, 2014 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. Aug 11, 2016 kea furniture can be tricky to paint at times, but if done the right way, can make such a huge difference.
After all, painting laminate furniture can be really tricky. What type of paint should you use for a bookcase and why. Before i dive in, this is a tutorial for painting laminate ikea furniture. It is 80cm wide and 110cm high with 3 shelves 2 of which are adjustable. The room is north facing so theres no direct sunlight, but we have a lot of light from two windows and a sliding glass door that take up the entire north wall the builtins are built on the south wall in the room. This oak effect bookcase from ikea, ikea billy bookcase is like new, hardly had and use and just over a year old. Im moving and want to bring them with me but their colors just dont go with my new decor. On another question, someone suggested that latex paint is not a good choice for furniture and that we shouldve went with an oilbased paint. How to paint laminate ikea furniture the right way apartment. Apr 28, 2017 in fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. The finish that matched best was the high gloss, so that was what we went with.
This post contains affiliate links for your ikea hacking convenience please see full disclosure here. Weve been using an easy living latex paint that was color matched and recommended for us by someone at osh. Ive been thinking about ikeas billy bookcases for years, but i was always disappointed with their 11 depth. Its solid wood, except for the back piece which is a flimsy, thin piece of plywood or particle piece. Please note, this method is only recommended for ikea furniture with a laminate finish. Latex paint she used benjamin moores aura line directions. Most ikea furniture, have a laminatewax typecoating that makes it difficult forpaint to stick effectively to its surface. Use a high quality paint brush for all the places you cant reach with a roller, like the corners and shiplap board gaps, then roll the rest. Mar 19, 2016 once i decided to build a pottery barn knockoff desk for my husband, i knew the desk would be lonely without a pair of classic bookshelves.
Nov 03, 2014 hello, i have a blackbrown hemnes tv unit article number. Aug 30, 2012 hi jenna, thanks for your tutorials on how to paint laminate furniture. Ikea billy bookcase hack via swoon worthy the secret to painting ikea furniture swoon worthy this is one tip that im sure youve never read before. Winston porter bookcase cat collage design graphic art on canvas x1619015 format. Large bookcases are often cluttered with too many books and decorative items. Most ikea furniture, have a laminate wax type coating that makes it difficult for paint to stick effectively to its surface. After a three hour drive directly out into the heart of the country, we came to a long low building in which every billy bookcase is made. Most of all allow plenty of drying time for the paint to fully cure. Desks and bookcases are often laminated, especially buildityourself brands such as ikea. I have disassembled it for easy transport and bubble wrapped it. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run to.
I lightly sanded the surfaces smooth, removing any lumps and bumps. 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. How to paint ikea furniture laminate, solid wood and metal. Exprofessional painter here and i have painted many things in my life. The bookcase itself is sturdy and well made, for the price and an ikea product.
I have a rast drawer in the guest room that i have been wanting to dress up. Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of painted ikea bookcase in boys rooms by elite interior designers. This project required a little more time and planning than what i thought it would take. 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. Paint the bookshelves with a sagegreen semigloss acrylic using a dry brush to create an imperfect finish. Paint ikea furniture quick and easy with chalk paint. I painted my dark brown ikea hemnes tv stand white latexsemi gloss with primer in it but after the 2nd coat it could easily be scratched with fingernail and the paint came off. This video is a step by step guide to preparing, painting and finishing a bookshelf a complete makeover. And the lower shelf areas and drawers werent painted at all. It looked great initially, but over time less than a year the paint started coming off. We bought a nice unfinished alder bookcase and are painting it white to match a desk that we just bought. But it was all worth it at the end of the day because i love the new. As this is a part 2 of how to paint ikea furniture i will not be concentrating on the details as much, as the same can be applied from part 1. I gave my ikea billy bookcase set a complete hamptons style makeover with some paint, new door knobs and some vj panelling.
How to paint laminate ikea furniture the right way. When decorating a bookcase, start by removing everything on it. When painting something that gets a lot of use then use enamel paint instead of normal wall paint. In october, ikea release a 15 deep billy bookcase which finally sold me on the wall to wall bookcase project ive been thinking about for years. If your piece is made of wood and not laminate, then sanding, priming and painting will give you a better result. Always use any spray products in a wellventilated area. As for the fardal wardrobe doors 7 of them all shiny white im now thinking not to paint but to cover with wallpaper or fabric. Use damask wallpaper in a pastel tone on a white bookshelf for a clean, classic vibe. First thing is you definitely want to start with a primer on the laminate surface so that any paint will adhere to it.