A bookshelf made of encyclopedias! YAY!

Step 5: Updates & painting your bookshelf!

I finally got around to painting my shelves when I moved into my current apartment.

I used spray paint to finish them. It only took a couple coats and worked beautifully. I didn't even have to use primer on them, which was quite nice.

I used a clear coat on top to help protect them from moisture. They are one of my favorite things in the apartment now. :D

And as for an update - they survived the move, and they're very, very stable. They've been full the entire time I've had them really. The only downside is that they're ridiculously hard to move around due to their weight. :P

Comments

[XMalice]

I liked them better before they were painted. Seems more fun obviously made from encyclopedias.

[jeaniebean]

Friend, i find that duct tape solves the problems of the universe, and it's true here for the whole page separation weirdness that you used the bolts for. Also, duct-tape comes in many colors and can be used instead of paint. hooray! Awesome shelves!

[Nyxi]

i like the way you think

[pbarnett]

Great idea! I was thinking though.... What if after you run a heavy line of hot glue that by using a small drill bit and some skinny wire zip ties that you could assemble these with minimal hardware sticking out. Might be worth some experimenting.

[Dreolin]

I really like these, but I like them even better before they are painted. Maybe just use some type of clear sealent?

[StoryAddict]

"The only downside is that they're ridiculously hard to move around due to their weight." Well, at least you don't have to worry about them tipping over then, eh?