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Carolyn Faye Blizzard Lanier on Apr 12, 2015I would try the spray paint that paints plastic, maybe a light sanding and then prime them first and spray paint with the paint that will cover plastic, you can find it at Lowe's and probable Home Depot.Helpful Reply
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Rhonda on Apr 12, 2015Zinsser primer first and be sure to let it cure for 7 days.Helpful Reply
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Darla on Apr 12, 2015You could also cover them with some kind of paper, contact paper or fabric.Helpful Reply
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Esther Anne Tremblay on Apr 12, 2015maybe take the back off and wallpaper in different designs where the back of shelves are would look pretty cool or paint each section a different shade of same color.Helpful Reply
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Toni Stratos on Apr 12, 2015I would use chalk paint. Try lightly sanding first.Helpful Reply
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G B on Apr 12, 2015Prime first and let dry thoroughly. Then apply 3 coats of an acrylic latex enamel, letting each coat dry completely. Did my dresser and night stand. You wouldn't know that they were originally a brown laminate.Helpful Reply
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Jennifer Thompson on Apr 12, 2015I decoupaged ours with pretty fabric. You could also use scrapbook papers or high quality wrapping paper.Helpful Reply
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Jean Thompson on Apr 12, 2015Love @Jennifer Thompson Idea about the Decoupage idea.. this would really add interest... you could do Just the outside + the back of each shelf area - old maps, Flower pictures, scenic photos/old postcards, extra Family photos... ( you know the ones still in the envie from getting them developed.. 10 yrs ago...! ! ) :DHelpful Reply
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Linda kelley on Apr 12, 2015I was wrestling with a similar design dilemma. Then I discovered Chalk Paint. It covers almost everything! No Sanding required. Goes on beautiful! Many colors to chose from. On the back of the bookcase you can either apply wallpaper or even contact paper..Helpful Reply
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Duv310660 on Apr 12, 2015You can do lots of things, just make sure you use something to seal in any bare MDF (most likely the cut ends of the shelves, etc. Glue, wood filler, whatever you've got and then prime those ends well so water can't get in and cause the board to swell or crumble.Helpful Reply
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Tanya L M on Apr 13, 2015I would try Krylon Coarse Textured spray paint - on the outside and the edge - I used black granite and the inside I painted plain black. But they make all sorts of textures, paint etc - very easy. Coarse Stone Textured Finish Coarse Stone Textured FinishHelpful Reply
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Kim on Apr 13, 2015I would paint them with Chalk paint. I've been told you can paint any surface with chalk paint. I am doing a coarse on it in a couple weeks so I'm looking forward to what I can do.Helpful Reply
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