Bookshelf Makeover with Fusion Mineral Paint

This bookshelf was an unexpected Facebook Marketplace find this summer.

Our daughter (Mchalie) collects and styles dolls, so she was looking for something to display quite a few of them.

The bookshelf was a bit larger than I expected (even though I received measurements), but since I spent time giving the bookshelf a makeover, it’s staying for a while.

First, I took a couple of BEFORE pictures. It looked great, but I wanted to add some color to our house (mostly wood interior).

Next, I requested some help for some very light sanding.

The exact sander I purchased isn’t available, but this one by Black & Decker has fantastic reviews on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3diJ9mQ

Next, I wiped off the dust with a damp rag before adding the primer.

I use Zinsser primer for most projects. You can find the primer here: https://amzn.to/2Wr288W

I bought a brush set at the local store, but since that time I’ve found a brush that I love for projects. You can find that paint brush here: https://amzn.to/2tCWC70

Finally, after a day of waiting, I was able to use the new Fusion Mineral Paint.

I had to travel to buy the paint at an adorable store (that has since closed) to find a distributor, but this paint is amazing!

In projects I’ve done since the bookshelf, I ordered the fusion mineral paint from Amazon.

I used the color Little Lamb on the bookshelf. You can find it here: https://amzn.to/2UrAJ47

This paint goes a very long way.

I decided to buy the brand name paint brush, because I have done so many projects where my brush is so bad that it ends up ruining the project. A bad, cheap paint brush just isn’t worth the savings.

Since, I wanted to be able to wipe it down easily, I bought the Clear Tough Coat, too. They suggested the sponge-like applicators for the clear coat that I purchased as well. I wasn’t really a fan of the application for the clear coat. I had to be very careful not to drip. It gives a nice light sheen, but on future projects I used a brush and polyurethane for sealing. Polyurethane is a bit more glossy, so don’t use this if you are looking for a matte look.

The first clear coat went on really well, but as I mentioned putting it on with the sponge applicator was tricky.

I forgot to take a picture of the final after, but here is the bookshelf in my daughter’s room today. It’s definitely large enough for her to display a portion of her collection.

I was lucky enough to find another great Facebook Marketplace find.

I had enough paint left to do the top of a table as well. I followed the same process: light sanding (you don’t have to do this step), clean, prime, paint and seal. The clear coat does seem to help with cleaning.

This table was a FaceBook Marketplace find as well.

I had so many projects going on, that I never took final pictures after the clear coat dried, but the final result is similar.

I did two coats of the fusion mineral paint on both the bookshelf and the table.

For future painting projects, I am going to continue using fusion mineral paint.

Since I did this bookshelf, you can see other projects I’ve done with fusion mineral paint here:

Fusion Mineral Paint for the Win: https://royalechristine.com/2020/02/11/fusion-mineral-paint-for-the-win/

Small Dresser Makeover: https://royalechristine.com/2020/02/09/small-dresser-makeover/

Bathroom Vanity Makeover: https://royalechristine.com/2019/09/16/3-step-bathroom-vanity-makeover-diy-no-sanding/

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