![]() To keep it from going everywhere, I attach it to a dust collector*. This will create a fair amount of sawdust. If your furniture has a really uneven surface, you may want to go with something coarser than that (such as 80 grit). While you can do this with a hand sander, using an electric one will make the job go much faster. Next you’ll need to sand them to remove any bumps or loose bits and rough up the surface so the primer and paint will stick. Otherwise, they may not line up exactly when you put them back on. Just make sure to mark which doors belong where. If your bookcase has doors on the bottom (like mine), taking the doors off before you begin makes sanding and painting easier. Refinish the shelves 1 | Take the doors off ![]() So if you’re using the battery operated ones, you won’t need it. 3/8″ drill bit – This is to install the puck lights.dust collector – (optional) If you want to be able to sand indoors without getting sawdust everywhere, this dust collector* that attaches to the back of your sander does an excellent job.Electric sander with 120 grit sandpaper – You can use a hand sander for this stage, but it will take a lot longer to get the job done.But you could also use these battery operated ones* if you don’t want to drill holes in your cabinet for the cords. under cabinet lights – I ordered these electric puck lights* from Amazon.Mine are 5 mm, but ¼-inch is another common size. If you are ordering new ones, make sure to get the right size for the pin. But regular shelf supports will work, too. glass shelf supports – (optional) I like these padded glass shelf supports* because they prevent the shelves from moving around.You can find a calculator on the One Day Glass website to figure out what thickness you’ll need based on the size of your shelf. Tempered glass is stronger and won’t shatter like regular glass so it is the best option for this type of installation. glass shelves – I ordered ¼” thick tempered glass shelves online from.However, the matte paint does scratch easier than a shinier paint finish would, so you might want to use semi-gloss or eggshell. I didn’t want to use gloss here because it will create too much reflection with the lights. blue paint – I used Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue in Estate Emulsion.And it almost look like black lacquer when it dries. black gloss paint – I used Farrow and Ball Black in a full gloss finish. ![]() So I’m not destroying an antique or anything like that.Īnd even I was surprised at how amazing these shelves look now that the makeover is done. It’s laminated plywood and it wasn’t very expensive when I bought it (I think about $75). Now, before anyone gets upset that I’m going to be painting over wood… The original bookcases were not horrible.īut I’ve had them for a long time and the natural pine finish is a little too rustic for the more elegant look I’m going for in my new office. For more information, click here to see our disclosures. But we only recommend products we would use ourselves. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. We make a small commission if you buy the products from these links (at no extra cost to you).
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