Let me just say first up, I loveย IKEA. I really do. They seem to always have a solution at an affordable price. Although sometimes the finishes arenโt always ideal, the great thing about Ikea is that everything comes apart so simply itโs so easy to hack it into something a bit more custom. So thanks to some spray paint from Rust Oleum, thatโs exactly what I did.
I picked up anย old ENETRI shelving unit off Gumtree for $30 (bargain, right?!). Itโs honestly such a versatile piece and everyone always comments on it, wanting to know where they can get their hands on one. Unfortunately IKEA no longer sell them but there always seems to be one out there on Gumtree.
Step One: Pick up supplies
- 1x can of Rust Oleum spray paint (inย Pure Gold)
- Drop sheets
- Cardboard
- Gloves
Step Two: Set up a spray zone
Always put a drop sheet down first to protect your flooring, I always thenย put a layer of cardboard on top to spray on as I learnt the hard way that EVERYTHINGย sticks to drop sheets including whatever you’re spraying. Ha!
Step Three: Spray away
The beauty of the RustOleum spray paint is that is that it is a primer and paint in one go so itย saves a lot of time and mucking around!ย I always recommend doing two coats to make sure you haven’t missed any spots and ideally leave it overnight to dry.
โKathryn Bamford isย a certified interiors addict and regular contributor. You can follow her DIY and design adventures on Instagramย @thedesignrookie.