How to paint a wooden shelf glossy red. Keep Durable.

pfpf

hi.
glossy red shelves listed everywhere, ebay, amazon etc but nowhere in stock (size I want).
Ikea do a Lack range and again do the perfect shelf I want in glossy red but no stock, ever.
whats the best starting colour to do the job myself, and indeed how do I do the job myself for best results, spray? primer and gloss? no idea, please help.

what I want & starting options. its a floating shelf.

pfpf

anyone? I know its probably a simple task for most but I have no idea.
of course I have painted skirtings and doors but a shelf will get some wear, is it just the same as painting a skirting?
any suggestions on bright red shiny paint?
thanks.

27cool

Most shelves do not get any appreciable wear. Unless they're in a kitchen cupboard. Anyway, for a good finish give it several coats of both undercoat and gloss. Rub down with wet & dry paper between coats. You should end up with an excellent gloss finish. Just be careful not to over rub the corners.
Do it on a flat surface, not in situ.

adom_thomas

Hi! I would like to inform you that using of primer promotes the top coat adhesion.

Step by step guidance:-

1. Remove the existing paint by using iron brush or sand paper.
2. Clean the sanding dust.
3. Apply the primer spray.
4. Lightly sand the surface.
5. Apply top coat paint.

As you want to paint metal surface, I would suggest to use rust proof paint.

To know how to use spray paint, you may visit at https://www.truworthhomes.com/blog/how-to-use-aerosol-spray-paints.html

JulieM

I find I get the best paint finish on shelves by using a small paint roller.