How to Paint a Bookcase with Rich Brown Tones
Make a bookcase more interesting by painting it in rich browns with metallic accents.
In this Project you will:
Step 1: Paint the Bookcase
Paint back panel of bookshelf in a dark latex eggshell paint.
Paint the rest of the bookcase in a different color latex eggshell paint and allow to dry.
Step 2: Mark off the Shapes
Use painter’s tape to mark off shapes.
Step 3: Apply the Metallic Glaze
Use a sea sponge to apply metallic glaze inside the shapes and then remove tape.
Voila!
Kelly Moore Paint colors used:
Truffle Trouble KM 4080-5 (back panels of bookcase)
Old Brick KM 4088-5 (bookcase)
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