EASY STEPS TO YOUR PICTURE SHELVES

Give your picture frames an update with paint and display them on floating shelves.

Here’s how

STEP 1 Remove backing boards, pictures and glass from picture frames.

STEP 2 Clean the picture frames of any dirt or grime, then give them a light sand using a fine-grit sandpaper.

STEP 3 Wipe all sanding dust off the frames.

STEP 4 Working in a well-ventilated area and wearing a face mask, apply 2 coats of spray paint to frames. Hold can 30cm from frames and, using a side-to-side motion, aim for light, even coverage. Leave to dry

after each coat.

STEP 5 Use a dry cloth to apply timber wax to painted picture frames. Buff with another cloth to a soft sheen.

STEP 6 Use isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to clean glass. Return glass, pictures and backing boards to frames.

STEP 7 Use a stud finder to find stud locations on wall and mark position of floating shelf screw holes. A ach floating shelves to wall using supplied screws, checking for level.

STEP 8 Arrange painted picture frames on shelves.

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