Paint a bookcase

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Black pressed wood glossy bookcase
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Black pressed wood glossy bookcase


Finished and drying.
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Finished and drying.



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Black pressed wood glossy bookcase
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2 black shelves of the same material
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Finished and drying.
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Here is what happens if you don't prime -- paint dries but does not adhere to surface so it peels off.
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More peeling.
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Obviously this is not going well.
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Back to Home Depot. New instructions: lightly sand all surfaces with 400 grit sandpaper.
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All the paint has been peeled off and all surfaces have been lightly sanded. Note that Home Depot acknowledged the mistake and provided a quart of primer and a gallon of red paint at no cost.
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Newspapers placed on floor to prevent damage. Pavers will raise the book case off the floor so paint will not stick to newspaper.
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Bookcase placed on pavers and ready to paint.
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Close up of book case on pavers.
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Book case painted with primer.
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Shelves will be placed on pavers. Also to prevent wet paint from sticking to newspaper.
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Wash brush with water and hang so it can drip dry.
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Shelf primed with grey and painted with red. Drying on pavers.
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Glossy red paint prepared by Home Depot with primer in the paint (so no need to prime any of the surfaces.)
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Adventure with book case.

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