The perfect color matched formula for ikea white paint. In fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. How to paint ikea laminate bookcases home guides sf gate. I purchased two of the cheapest versions of the billy available for.
The wall width that i had to work with was 175cm and as the billy bookcase is 80cm wide, i knew i had space for two of the bookcases. Jun 21, 2017 there are endless possibilities for transforming or hacking their goods into custom, oneofakind pieces. Nov 01, 2011 we bought bookcases planning to do something similar and they are not white. Apr 28, 2017 am i right so whats an ikea lover to do.
Apr 02, 2019 paint, i used valspar ulta white in semigloss. Ikea billy, bookcase, white, this bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area. Painting your living room white tips on picking the perfect white paint for your space. I used the recommendation and bought valspar dove white. I painted my dark brown ikea hemnes tv stand white latexsemi gloss with primer in it but after the 2nd coat it could easily be scratched with fingernail and the paint came off. I painted the legs white, too, to make it a blank canvas for the shapes and colours. Different wall materials require different types of fixing devices. I assume most of ikea s white furniture pieces are the same shade, so for reference, this was matched to a shelf from the white billy bookcases, and it also is the same white as the hemnes dresser.
Ive been thinking about ikeas billy bookcases for years, but i was. After all, painting laminate furniture can be really tricky. Cheap winter decor and cheap home remodel white cabinets. What primer should i use and should i put a varnish which one. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change.
The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for your dorm room and hold onto for years after graduation. Ikea billy, bookcase, white, adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs. Yes today, im sharing how i gave this plain jane billy bookcase a bold new look using some wallpaper and a fun, bright color. Billy bookcase white 40x28x202 cm ikea bookcases and shelves.
How to get a builtin library look with this ikea hack billy bookcase office makeover. We just use some billy bookcases to make builtins to flank our fireplace. How to paint ikea furniture in 5 easy steps grillo designs. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run to radiance.
This post has been in the making for months, so now that i am finally here, excuse me if i will ramble on a bit. It is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Billy bookcase white 80x28x202 cm ikea bookcases and shelves. Jan 17, 2014 diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2. Billyoxberg, bookcase, white click to see the products with even lower price. Apr 27, 2017 ikea hack billy bookcase christine westermark. Not only is there a little bit of bleeding, but it also pulled the paint off the wall. Paint stirrer billy bookcase makeover ikea hackers. We had a plain white billy bookcase in our bathroom and i wanted to change the looks.
On the other hand, billy is more about whats on the inside. The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. How to diy upgrade an ikea billy bookcase hometalk. Ive tried painting billy bookcases before and it was an epic fail, but this. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. Customized ikea billy bookcases diy built in bookshelves. But recently, i figured out the trick to painting ikea furniture that makes it totally doable. So, i brought home tons of paint samples and figured it out myself behr gallery white in semigloss was perfect. Billy bookcases are built with a stackable design that allows you to attach new units whenever you need additional storage, just decide on what height suits your space best.
The absolute key is primer as quiltmaster indicates. Ikea white paint cabinets paint cabinets white, ikea hack. Ikea billy bookshelves hack in case you missed the reveal, you can see that here and here. If you adapt or personalise such an item, that reduces the value. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack melanie.
Top designers share their favorite beige paint colors laurel harrison how do you know which. Billyoxberg bookcase white 80x202x30 cm ikea bookcases and. Jul 30, 2010 i gave an ordinary ikea billy bookcase a builtin, custom made look. Pretty impressive considering we launched billy in.
Its designed for use on plastics and other surfaces and this will create a nice smooth surface for paint to adhere. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run to. Adjustable hinges allow you to adjust the door horizontally and vertically. First coat of chalk paint with old white or color of choice 6. Chatelaine home editor alexandra gater transforms her drab, tired ikea billy bookcases into a stylish bedroom focal point using removable wallpaper, fun baskets and cute accessories. Different wall materials require different types of fasteners. Weve brought together all the very best ikea billy bookcase hacks for you. Find loads of ideas and inspiration for your next ikea billy bookcase hack and save a ton of money in the process. I collected paint stirrers and glued them all onto the sides of the shelf using gorilla glue.
Ikea stores services ikea family card ikea business sales ikea restaurant order tracking contact us turkce. The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student days, but they were not a good fit for his grownup apartment. We simply just squirted in a bit of white caulk into the hole and then used our fingers to. I have many other ikea white pieces that dont bother me, but the contrast between the bookcase and the baseboards is so pronounced.
Lauras home already had wonderful, historic bones, but the living space could use a bit more character. The ikea billy bookcase is such a good piece of furniture to hack. Decorchick has an ikea white paint formula you could follow too. Diy built ins ikea billy bookcase hack designed simple. I would qualify though and suggest using high adhesion primer. Ikea white paint cabinets paint cabinets white, ikea hack, ikea billy. First, build each billy bookcase according to ikeas instructions. Ikea billy, bookcase, white, narrow shelves help you use small wall spaces effectively by accommodating small items in a minimum of space. Some people buy a piece of furniture for the history and identity that come builtin.
This time i used gliddens parchment white second from the right on top and it was. Also ikea wardrobe doors the shiny white fardal ones. Billy builtin bookshelves part 1 ikea billy bookcase hack to look. May 03, 2011 how to match ikea white paint it feels like a theme lately to remind you guys that we mentioned that we were going to do fillintheblank a while back and then exclaim that we finally got around to doing it. Ive researched this lots but cant get a definitive answer. Because the surface of the bookcase is laminate and almost like plastic, you need an oilbased primer to prevent peeling of the paint and to provide coverage. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. Jul 10, 2017 chatelaine home editor alexandra gater transforms her drab, tired ikea billy bookcases into a stylish bedroom focal point using removable wallpaper, fun baskets and cute accessories all on a. The secret to successfully painting ikea shelves apartment. Customizing and decorating my ikea billy bookcases youtube.
Maybe ikea has modified the color since that recommendation was made, but that paint color is much creamier than the billy bookcases i bought in 2017. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2. I assume most of ikeas white furniture pieces are the same shade, so for reference, this was matched to a shelf from the white billy bookcases, and it also is the. Adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs. Use fixing devices suitable for the walls in your home, sold separately. The ikea billy bookcase shelf on the left was painted without using the zinsser b. Ikea billy, bookcase, white, shallow shelves help you to use small wall spaces effectively by accommodating small items in a minimum of space. Second coat of color, these 2 colors can show through with final sanding. Designer gillis lundgren 19292016 when i got the assignment to design a simple, functional and smart storage for books, i couldnt have imagined that billy bookcase would wind up in so many homes across the world. Prime your ikea billy bookcase with a shellac, oilbased based primer and let it dry. Ikea billy bookshelf billy bookcase wall bracket bookcases tall bookcase awesome billy bookcases ideas white tall bookshelf with ikea billy bookcase doors sale awesome ikea billy bookcases ideas for your home home interior design fans billy bookcase is one of the most popular items by ikea, and there are many ways to hack this simple piece.
503 428 244 798 170 1131 362 1265 28 338 1184 4 565 1395 754 1359 507 203 580 426 1529 950 316 279 1364 634 334 327 925 895 1278 1049 551 1148 853 204 1096 1465 774 235