Storage shelves
It’s easy to create this handy shelving unit using some plywood and a little bit of Resene know how.
Weekend DIY with Mark Rayner – Project 87
Difficulty level: Moderate
You will need
- 19mm plywood cut to the following sizes:
- 585mm x 80mm (x6)
- 585mm x 623mm
- 3mm drill bit for drilling pilot holes
- 45mm screws
- Clean cloth
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- Putty knife or similar
- PVA glue
- Resene Lustacryl tinted to Resene Artemis
- Resene Quick Dry
- Sanding block
- Sandpaper
- Saw
- Screwdriver
- Tape measure
- Wood filler
To get the look: Mark painted the background wall with Resene SpaceCote Flat tinted to Resene Duck Egg Blue.
Other ideas: For a soft grey effect paint the shelving unit with Resene Lustacryl tinted to Resene Silver Chalice.
How to make storage shelves
Step one
Measure, mark and cut the plywood to the dimensions listed above.
Step two
Assemble the 585mm x 80mm pieces of plywood to form the sides and shelves, as shown. Fix together with PVA glue and 45mm screws, drilling pilot holes first.
Step three
Attach the 585mm x 623mm piece of plywood into position to form the back of the shelving unit, as shown. Again, fix with PVA glue and 45mm screws, drilling pilot holes first.
Step four
Fill any holes and imperfections with wood filler and allow to dry.
Step five
Sand the filled areas and smooth any rough edges with sandpaper and then wipe off any sanding residue with a clean cloth.
Step six
Apply one coat of Resene Quick Dry to the shelving unit and allow to dry.
Step seven
Apply one coat of Lustacryl tinted to Resene Artemis to the shelving unit and allow to dry.
Step eight
Apply a second coat of Lustacryl tinted to Resene Artemis to the shelving unit and allow to dry.
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