UPSTYLE YOUR STORAGE
You don't need to spend big to create a storage sensation. Timber moulding, paint and DIY magic is all you need!
Save old bookcases from the tip and turn them into custom furniture that looks like it cost thousands. The trick is to use freely available timber mouldings to dress them up and cleverly hide the fact they were once separate. It's about giving rubbish a new lease on life!
EASY STEPS TO TRANSFORM OLD BOOKCASES
Here's how
STEP 1 Use sander and 120grit paper to remove varnish and smooth any scratches on bookcases. Remove dust.
STEP 2 Apply 1 coat primer to bookcases and let dry. This will help seal timber and prevent any dark spots or tannins bleeding through.
STEP 3 Sand primer to smooth surface with 180-grit sandpaper wrapped around sanding block. Remove dust.
STEP 4 Apply a coat of paint to bookcases. Cut in corners with a brush and paint larger surfaces with a roller. Let dry and sand lightly with 180-grit paper. Apply a second coat of paint and let dry.
STEP 5 Place bookcases in their final positions. Pack underneath with plastic packers of various thicknesses to make sure they are level and plumb.
STEP 6 Clamp bookcases together so front edges are flush. Predrill with countersinking drill bit and screw together with 30mm screws.
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