yep, the backing is suppose to be BLACK! but its backwards!!!! 26 nails later, it wont come off without ripping. it was an onsale and
my son helped me....and i left the room for a few....when i came back i even questioned him if this was correct, but he had it flipped over. always always trust a mothers gut instinct right?
ok, here are my ideas----but feel FREE to pipe in at any time.
1. paint the cardboard backing
2. cover backing with fabric (but will it shift all the time with me moving stuff like books/mags around)
3. cover backing with linen or canvas (see #2)
4. cover backing with some fun stick on wallpaper type stuff
5. toss and start over (not an option, but i just had to admit i thought about it)
well?
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How about decoupaging fabric to the back? I have no idea how easy or difficult it would be, but the results look good here.
http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/fabric_nightstands.html
#1 or #4. But #4 may mean that you'll need to redo it at some point. The painting may last longer.
paint that puppy!
Paint or glue fabric to it...
Just make sure you let either dry for a good long time (fully cure) before letting any books touch it...
Just get a can of spray paint and call it good. Don't overthink it.
I agree with painting or some modgepodge. I know how much you love modgepodge.. get to it girl! You could even use "Authentic" fabric.. how awesome would that look!!!
Heck.. I'm starting to think this was the best "accident" ever!
spray paint!
Been there.....done that!!! I love the idea of fabrics, but guess the easiest is to paint it.
I'm not so sure that backing will do too well with paint or anything wet. Any shelves I have gotten similar to that have a backing that is like heavy cardboard, so I think if you paint it or use modge podge or something wet like that, it would bubble or warp.
I would go with #4 using the sticky shelf paper that would normally go on shelves or in drawers. Or use sticky cork or mirror tiles to cover the back.
Hey there's something...use mirror tiles and it will look like you have twice as much stuff!
I'll be interested to see how you solve this!
MGM
If you're like me, the mirror tiles sound good, but it would also show twice the dust bunnies.
I would hit the perimeter with double sided tape and put fabric up. You could change it up if your taste changes - or with the season.
But then I'm a quilter/fabriholic.
paint or due number 4. I think a black and white design would look great.
Spray paint. Or leave it for contrast.
Painting sounds easy, but decoupage sounds like more FUN!
Paint! use several light coats; this way the cardboard will not get soaked. I thinnk anything else will only draw one's eye to the piece. Have you ever had or seen how the header lining in a car loosens,and falls down? You may end up with the same problem if you glue fabric.
Yes, I'm not sure about the Modge Podge. I think it would bubble it. I'd go with spray paint or contact paper (sticky kind).
I vote for painting it!!!
I like Mary Grace's suggestion of the self-stick cork "tiles" or squares... it'd be lighter and add texture/interest to the bookcase.
Of course, me... I'd get the spray paint and go at it!
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