ideas for painting an old bookshelf

04-04-2012, 11:26 AM	#1
jpa137 Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5	ideas for painting an old bookshelf Just bought a home with an old bookshelf/entertainment center built in the wall. It's currently painted white and I want to give it a walnut or mahogany stain look. Any ideas? Last edited by jpa137; 04-04-2012 at 11:43 AM.

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04-04-2012, 11:58 PM	#2
ARC Painting Member     Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 109	ideas for painting an old bookshelf Unless you strip the paint right off, which is very difficult and labor intensive, you will have to try a faux-wood technique. I'd consider just painting it a colour you like __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Facebook: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-05-2012, 06:47 AM	#3
jpa137 Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 5	ideas for painting an old bookshelf Thanks ARC. I know I'm not patient enough for that and I'm not even sure what type of wood it is.