Bookshelf Makeover

June 29, 2010

By Sara Duck

This easy step-by-step project from the nifty book Wallpaper Projects by Derek Fagerstrom and Lauren Smith will take an ordinary bookshelf and transform it into a fabulous backdrop to showcase your treasured library. $30. Visit raincoast.com

Materials
Bookshelf
Wallpaper
Tools
Measuring tape
Pencil
Utility knife
Metal ruler
Spray adhesive
Hammer and brads (optional)
How-To
1. Remove everything from your bookshelf and lay it flat on its
back.
2. Measure the space between the shelves and cut your wallpaper
to size using a utility knife and metal ruler as your guide.
3. Apply an even layer of spray adhesive to the back of your
wallpaper and press firmly to the back of the shelf.
Tip!
If your bookshelf has a detachable back, simply remove it and
measure the entire piece. Cut your paper to size and apply it to
the back. Reattach using a hammer and small brads.

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