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Step 2Prepare
Before you do anything, think about which parts you want to cover, and if you want to paint any areas also. Try to dissassemble your unit as much as possible, to get in all the tricky areas. The backs on our shelves were stapled on, so they were easy to remove. Also, assuming your unit is made of wood, it would be a good idea to give it a light sand to remove any imperfections or stains, and to give yourself a clean surface to work with.
When you've decided which parts you want to cover and if you want to paint or not, be sure to paint first. If you decide to paint, prime the area and give the unit about 2-3 coats of acrylic/enamel house paint, making sure you let the first coat dry before adding the next. Otherwise, measure and cut your fabric into pieces to fit each panel you want to cover. Be sure to cut pieces a bit bigger, as the fabric may shrink a little when drying. Any overhanging fabric you can trim later.
When you've decided which parts you want to cover and if you want to paint or not, be sure to paint first. If you decide to paint, prime the area and give the unit about 2-3 coats of acrylic/enamel house paint, making sure you let the first coat dry before adding the next. Otherwise, measure and cut your fabric into pieces to fit each panel you want to cover. Be sure to cut pieces a bit bigger, as the fabric may shrink a little when drying. Any overhanging fabric you can trim later.
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