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        How to Paint a Bookcase with Rich Brown Tones

        Make a bookcase more interesting by painting it in rich browns with metallic accents.

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        paint bookcase with rich brown tones
        • Time

          Day

        • Price Range

          $1 - $50

        • Difficulty

          Easy

        Highlights:

        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.

        mark off shapes with tape

        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)

        paint bookcase with rich brown tones

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