Painting a $5 Shelf

September 06, 2012
I bought this shelf at the Second Act, a local consignment shop in July for $5.

I liked the mirror and the caned insets, and I also liked the lip around the front edge of the shelf. It has been stained but not varnished.

I didn't paint it immediately. I didn't know what color to paint it at first. But my "go to" color is Rustoleum American Accents Heirloom White, and I thought white would be good with the caning insets.

I used a dry brush technique that some of the under stain color shows through and then I distressed the edges with sandpaper.

I am going to have my husband help me hang it, and then when it's in place and holding some fun collectibles, I will let you see it again!





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  1. It looks fabulous painted white. Great find for $5. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Love the shelf painted! Great job and can't wait to see where you hang it.
    hugs, Linda

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  3. Looks wonderful, Carlene! I love little shelves painted white and then distressed! Good job! Have a lovely weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  4. oh wow, that looks great.. painting it did the trick and made it a beautiful piece. good for you, seeing what Could be versus what was.

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  5. Looks so much better Carlene! I love Heirloom White. I am never without a full can at the ready! It's like the perfect band aid to fix any poorly thought out thrift find :-)

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  6. Now that's a great before and after! What a great white update to that drab brown "before". Can't wait to see what you fill it with!

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  7. Great find for $5! The Heirloom White looks great on it!

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  8. Another fab paint job! I need you to come to my house and do some painting. Can't wait to see this when you hang it and create a vignette on it. laurie

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  9. Carlene,
    I love how this sweet shelf came out!! Especially the caning!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  10. That is such a cute shelf with great details! And it looks wonderful in white. Nice find and redo! Thank you for sharing it with us at TTF.

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