Garage Organizer
Turn an unused bookshelf — or curbside find — into colorful garage storage.
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6-8 hours
- Krylon® ColorMaster™ Primer - Gray
- Krylon® Dual Superbond® - True Blue
- Krylon® Dual Superbond® - Classic Gray
- Bookshelf
- Painter’s tape
- Sandpaper
- Tack cloth
- Newspaper
- Nylon rope
- Drill
- Brads and hammer or nail gun
- Wood filler
- Wood (cut 3” by 2” by the width of the bookshelf)
- Sand the bookshelf inside and out to remove any glossy finish and to smooth out the surface.
- Drill 10 holes down through the 3” x 2” piece of wood, to accommodate the nylon rope. Mark the wood so that the holes are evenly spaced.
- Attach to the front of the bookshelf as shown with brads.
- Fill any holes created by the brads with wood filler. Let dry and sand smooth.
- Wipe down the whole unit with a tack cloth to remove all dust.
- Spray inside and out with Krylon® ColorMaster™ Primer in Gray. Let dry.
- Spray the inside with Krylon® Dual Superbond® True Blue. Let dry.
- Tape off the inside of the bookshelf and cover with newspaper.
- Spray the outside with Krylon® Dual Superbond® Classic Gray. Let dry.
- Thread the nylon rope through the holes by tying a knot in the lower left, thread through all of the holes and finish with a knot in the lower right.
Designer’s Tip:
Letting the paint cure for up to 72 hours prior to adding items will help keep the finish looking nice for a long time.
Garage Organizer was designed by Vicki O’Dell.
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