Step 1: Sand the Shelves

Sand the shelves and wipe clean with a tack cloth.

Step 2: Roll on the Primer

Foam rollers are used to roll Grenadier Pond primer over the shelves.

Step 3: Roll on the Semigloss Paint

When the primer is dry, a coat of Grenadier Pond semigloss paint is rolled over the shelves. This soft, foamy green shade continues the color on two of the wall circle quadrants; the semigloss finish will provide a protective surface for the wood.

When the paint is dry, using an artist brush, the shelving edges are painted Castleton Mist, the same color as the window Plexiglas panels.

Step 4: Attach the Window Panels

While the paint dries, the room is put back together and the window panels are attached with small suction cups.

Step 5: View the Finished Project

This once-boring office is now a cool, creative workshop done in just two days using $190 worth of paint.

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