Thank you sooooo much for this. I’m going to do this to my IKEA furniture cause I outgrew the black and don’t want to waste it lol

Love your ideas and teaching. I tried this after watching your video. Not perfect as yours, but loving it for my son’s room. He loves it too!! Thanks a lot. Silvy

Amazing! I have a bunch of Ikea furniture that has moved with me several times and now is pretty beat up. I want to upgrade to some nicer pieces in my living room but now I can repurpose the ikea furniture for my craft room and baby's room!

This is great. I’m glad you posted this method without actual sanding 👍🏼👍🏼 gonna try this today!

Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included kzread.infoUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.

@Anikasdiylife

11 ай бұрын

Love that!

The muted tones and the waves, amazing! Subscribed!

Thank you so much for this video! By far the most comprehensive video I’ve seen on painting laminate furniture.

This is so cool! Great job 👏 I've been wanting to paint some ikea bookshelves and this just gave the motivation I needed 😁

Great tutorial on how to transform a less expensive piece into a more pricey piece!! Thanks Anika!!

@icywolf7809

3 жыл бұрын

🤢🤢🤮🤮

Great job! Love the way accents you added. Now that I know about the shellac primer I might give painting one of my laminate shelves another go.

well done! 👏 your kids are so lucky to have such a handy and creative mom!

Your bookshelf turned out awesome! I am new to your channel and the reason I looked at your video was because you were painting Ikea furniture which I have some of. Because it's reasonably priced. This was such a great idea and I'm like you everything has a place and a place for everything. Thank you for sharing your experience I'm one of your new subscribers! Good luck!

Okay seriously impressed with your organization on your back wall.

Wow!how beautiful!thankyou for sharing your wonderful works of art,you are such a talented lady!I will definitely be watching in future!even though I won't be able to do any big items of furniture, I shall definitely be trying to adapt your ideas to something smaller,that I can have a go of! Or simply watching to see the fabulous finished results!Thankyou so much!from Donna ,in South Wales.UK 🥰🥰🥰 xxx

@Anikasdiylife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I truly appreciate how handy you are and the power tools ... woohoo!!! I have 2 black coffee tables from IKEA and was wondering if they could be saved. Yes they can!!! Thank you :)

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Have fun with the project!!

Nice job!!! I love the way you divided the shelves.

@Anikasdiylife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much I’ve hated the color for years, its time to change it!!

Yeah we can use power tools you go girl you’re amazing creative wonderful I love the little stripes on the side to the add a bit of color I need to get my own power tools at home besides just a drill

That looks absolutely fantastic. I will be utilizing the divider idea on my Kallax unit.

@Anikasdiylife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

That turned out amazing!!!

Great job. Thanks for sharing. Did you in the end use two coatings of the shellac based primer, or one? You were talking about one, but it seemed to me that the second coating was similar to the first. Can you put water-based paint on a shellac based primer? I didn't know that.

I am so inspired! WOW- great work!

This was beautiful!

I found your video tutorial and excellent step by step process for painting IKEA furniture! Thank you! I am planning out painting my not-sold-at-ikea-anymore dining room table bench. Should I disassemble before prepping/painting? Also since my family will be actively using it for sitting at the table, I'm assuming it would need a sturdy top coat...maybe two. What would you recommend? Thank you!

Nicely explained. Thanks!

Just what I needed, thanks. Would you know roughly how much shellac-based primer you used for this project? Also, does the book shelf smell at all after curing?

Awesome I was just trying to think of a way to Sal age this, since it’s still a good piece!

This is awesome. I am thinking to paint my IKEA Kallax shelf. It will help me.

Great Job Anika!

wow super detailed and clear thank you so much this was very helpful

Wow! it turned out to be amazing 👏

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Super helpful. Thanks Love the result🥰

love it, very creative

Great video!!Thank you 💕 May I ask you how long did you finish this work?

This is brilliant, gonna try it...thanks

Great tutorial and end result :)

This was really interesting, thank you!

brilliant - very talented lady

WOW!!!!!! THat's amazing!! You're amazing!!! I have so many questions... i just don't know where to start...

@Anikasdiylife

3 жыл бұрын

Get started! And let me know your questions!

wow so amazing love it!

So many great ideas! Thank you!

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

BEAUTIFUL!

Love the video, great for the encouragement to paint my shoe cabinet. I was trying to find the link for the high performance top coat since I want my cabinet to be a matte finish but couldn't find it. Can you please let me know which one would you recommend?

@Anikasdiylife

2 жыл бұрын

Here is the link amzn.to/3wbrU0w

I love it, awesome!!

Great result

I have the same $40 Lack coffee table as every other broke millenial, and I'm wanting to paint it. This video is so helpful!

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

yay! I hope you love how your project turns out!

What paint did you use for the shelves and waves??

Wow..Great idea! Thank you.

What is your favorite strong topcoat? I didn’t see it in the description. Also, I am painting a laminate desk and need a super strong top coat for the desk top as it will be getting lots and lots of use. What do you recommend to keep the top paint protected?

@cleansoapmind

Жыл бұрын

you could put an epoxy layer on top.

Thinking about doing this since I miss the old turquoise kallax/expedit ikea used to sell.

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

yes... me too :)

So pretty!

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Thank you I am about to do mine 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️😀

Hi! Love your work! I’m looking to convert old billy bookcases to use outdoors. I used it for a party and in one day the laminate peeled off in some areas. What wood and sealer do you recommend using to basically cover the melamine under the laminate (removing the laminate)😬

@KagomeMorino

2 жыл бұрын

The billy bookcases are not actually wood there more like wood shavings and glue made into panels. That type of material should really never be near moisture because it soaks it up and falls apart.

Looks great!

@raffehdecor543

3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@Anikasdiylife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I am in love with this. Quick question, do i have to sand it until its a bit white ? To remove the existing dark brown color or just a quick sanding ?! I have exactly the same shelving unit as you have.

@Anikasdiylife

3 жыл бұрын

Just a little bit to rough it up - it will just look scratched up.

Beautiful!

i like your idea, it is great and amazing

Veryy nice heyyy Anika.

Beautiful! I'm looking to add some detail painting on the front and sides of my ikea bookshelf. Would you do the same thing?

@Anikasdiylife

2 жыл бұрын

Sure!

Awesome project!

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So cool!! Thanks for the video 😊

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hi, so do I ONLY use the BIN primer for first and second coating or did you use any white paint? Thank you and this is so helpful!

@Anikasdiylife

2 жыл бұрын

I used BIN primer for one coat and regular primer for the second coat and then two coats of paint. You can use only 2 coats of BIN primer if you like but that stuff is expensive so I like to use it for only one coat.

I would like to try this on a white Billy bookcase but question how if the paint will hold up. I want this to be functional bookcase with actual books sliding in and out daily. Would this method work? Two professional painters can't to give me a quote but as soon as they saw the texture and surface of the Billy (laminate, melamine, not real wood) they said it cannot be painted. You did a great job.

@Anikasdiylife

2 жыл бұрын

I painted this last September so we are coming up on one year. It is holding up great. The kids use it and there is hardly any wear and tear.

Do you get this primer from home depot? I'm trying to paint this desk surface I bought from Ikea which was white to black. Any tips on the paint I should be using? Stain?

Great tutorial! Have a few projects in mind now :)

Could you use beyond paint on ikea laminate furniture?

Hi Anika, superb video and so helpful! just one question, you mentioned that after the first coat of latex primer you can use other versions of primer e.g. water base? Have you tried it? In our paint shop the lady was not sure if the water based colour/primer is going to hold on to the first coat of latex primer. Is it safer to use the latex based paint after the latex primer or can we go ahead even with water based paint? thank you

I Have Small Encyclopedia Library back in garage room.Wooden room Just planing to Apply wood coler

Can I paint Besta cabinets with chalk paint without primer?

Looks good

So, what’s your favorite white paint? 😊 Lol I am going to be doing this to a Grey IKEA dresser that we have! I’m going to be painting it white! Great video, such a big help! Awesome job 👍🏻

@Anikasdiylife

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite is Alabaster by Sherwin Williams

@estermejia4693

3 жыл бұрын

@@Anikasdiylife did you use interior or exterior paint??

wow. good job

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Hi. May i know the paint you use is oil paint or chalk paint?

You are my idol now

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

that is so sweet!

Hi! I’m glad I stumbled upon this video. Which semi gloss paint do you recommend?

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

I have used the following paints with great long-lasting results: Behr Marquee semi-gloss latex paint Behr’s cabinet paint (this is semigloss as well.)

can we use a mini electric sander if we have one?

Fantastic, thank you

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Very nice thank you.very creative

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

Looks great! Is it holding up well?

@Anikasdiylife

2 жыл бұрын

Its holding ip amazingly. Its been a year and the kids pull out books all the time. There are no scuffs at all

*DING* subscribed.

What top coat do you recommend?

Hi really love your ideas Just for the products you use Are you in UK or USA Thank you

@Anikasdiylife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am in the USA

This is great. I wanted to stain the bookcase I have. Can I stain the ikea furniture (billy bookcase specifically)?

@Anikasdiylife

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, you can’t stain the Ikea laminate furniture

@rt-qe9xw

2 жыл бұрын

Hi @@Anikasdiylife it says it's birch wood veneer. I don't know if it's the same or different.

Awesome! 👍

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

What topcoats did you use? its not in the description box

With the primer that you used, does the paint / primer scratch off the shelf easily? I once painted an Ikea table using only paint and it scratches off very quickly. I'm just wondering when done properly the way you did it would the paint slush primer scratch easily?

@Anikasdiylife

3 жыл бұрын

Nope. It doesn’t. It needs to cure completely - about a week or so. I actually painted this last September and it is still as good as it was. You can easily run a fingernail across with no scratches

'Simple, boring Ikea bookshelf' - I came here to find out how to paint one black just like it ;) Great video though

@maketheworldabetterplace6657

2 жыл бұрын

Me too 😂 front white to black lol

@spdandme1453

Жыл бұрын

Same 😂

@WE-uf5jq

Жыл бұрын

Sameeeee

@brachanigri8956

Жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

@anonymousanonymous-tw3wm

Жыл бұрын

🤣

Hi, My granddaughter spilled acetone on my white cabinet and I didn't know what to do so I was given your video to watch and now I can paint it and do what you did to make it look nicer I think I'm gonna make each drawer a different color like you did. You're amazing thanks so much.

@Anikasdiylife

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Have fun with the project

Do you recommend painting pieces before assembling if you have that option?

@Anikasdiylife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Absolutely. That is the best way.

This Is genius !!!!!

What kind of ear protection are you using. I saw some ear plugs around your neck. Just curious I am looking for some and wondered how good those are. Also love the shelf!!

@Anikasdiylife

3 жыл бұрын

I use the ISOTUNES 2.0. I like it a lot. It is small and gives me the same noise reduction as some of the larger earmuffs. ALso, you can use ANIKA10 coupon code to get $10 off if you decide to buy.

@artjournalsco5096

3 жыл бұрын

@@Anikasdiylife thanks so much!!

Nice! 👍

beautiful

Just asking for a bit of advice. I’ve bought some IKEA inserts to go into a Kallax unit, it’s states on the website that they are fiberboard and coated in acrylic paint. Will this method work in repainting them or will another or easier method apply? Thanks :).

@Anikasdiylife

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It definitely will.

Hi, now, after 2 years, how shelf's doing? Paint is in good condition or have a lot of scratches?

In the video you said you would put a top coat suggestion if you are using a satin or matte paint in the comments. But I don’t see it.

so cool

@Anikasdiylife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Superb 👍👍🙏

You are Wonderful!! Nothing a Man likes more than a Woman that can use Handtools and Power Tools. Very good idea, and planning makes the job easier and goes faster. Thanks for the idea.

Thank you!!

@Anikasdiylife

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!