How do I paint an Ikea Billy bookcase?
What kind of paint and do I have to sand? I just want to change the colour not antique or distress it.
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Hi Sandi, have you been over here. They have good tips specific to Ikea
https://designertrapped.com/painting-ikea-furniture/
Sandi: I primed mine and then put on two coats of a good latex paint. (I used a semi-gloss finish... that the bookcases could take the "abuse" of taking books in and out, etc
Chalk paint can be used on all of those surfaces and no sanding, priming, or distressing needed.
You could use chalk paint which requires no sanding or prep! Here are my tips: https://www.aratariathome.com/blog/chalk-paint-tips
here is a very helpfull pin to all ikea painting https://www.pinterest.com/pin/334321972328390740/
It's very easy to paint. Her is how I do it.. https://bushraslifestyle.com/how-to-chalk-paint-furniture-plus-chalk-paint-recipe/