Country Cabin Wall Shelf DIY Craft Project

You can use this country cabin wall shelf in any room in your home. These Rustic Cabin Wall Shelves are the perfect warm and cozy addition to a home office or even a warm family room. This is a great way to add some decorative storage on a budget.

Use a pre made wood shelf from your local craft store or home improvement store. You can add your own country cabin paint treatment and not have to work with the wood.

Creating an antique Rustic Cabin paint finish on Wall Shelf on a budget is an easy project that can be accomplished in one weekend. To start this Rustic Cabin Wall Shelf project you will need a few different materials from your local home improvement store as well as some time.

Those cheap plain wood Wall Shelf are perfect for antiquing in to a Rustic Cabin look no matter where you live. If you have old or outdated wood Wall Shelf and just want to change the color or look this Rustic Cabin paint technique process is also good.

Here is a list of supplies you will need to start resurfacing your old Rustic Cabin Wall Shelf:

· Primer
· Paint: Brown and Hunter Green or Brown and Barn Red
· Roller paint brushes
· A variety of 2", 3", or 4" paint brushes
· Wood stain
· Glaze
· Sandpaper
· Drop clothes
· Cheap, outdated, or plain Wall Shelf

Now, start sanding the surface of your plain Wall Shelf. Once you have the surface lightly sanded, you should wipe off the dust with a clean dry clothe. An old white t-shirt will work perfectly here.

Now, you are ready to put a coat of primer. If you are using a cheap wood Wall Shelf this is a very important step. Your resurfacing Rustic Cabin painting technique will not stick to your surface if you don't sand and then prime your Wall Shelf.

If you want a rough more Rustic Cabin look try putting the primer on with one of the 4" brushes. This will give texture and create the look of real wood. If you prefer the smoother look you can roll the paint on with any type of paint roller. A foam roller will create the smoothest surface.

Allow your primer to dry completely.