Oak Fluorescent Light Cover Re-Purposed into a Shelf
So the other day in my travels I scored an old Oak Fluorescent Light Cover for a few bucks. It didn't have any of the light parts just the frame. I immediately thought shelf. I loved how thick and chunky the frame is.
I cut three shelves to size and used my router and router table to make a grove in them for plates.
I attached the shelves with glue and nails using my nail gun. I also added a 1 x 2 to the top to support the mounting hardware.
Then added 1/4" plywood to the back with glue and nails.
I painted it with two coats of Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in the color Kitchen Scale. It is such a pretty color. I've sorta played it out though I think this is my fifth piece I've done in it. I only put one coat on the back because the plywood had a nice grain to it and just wanted it to look like a wash.
I sealed the paint with MMS Hemp Oil. It leaves a really nice sheen and protects the paint. I didn't use wax because its so slick once it cures and well you know plates and all.
I love how the white plates pop off of this color. It was a quick little project. Funny when I searched google images for a before photo I saw what they charge for those oak lights and well maybe I should have tried to sell the cover on eBay or something. Geez they don't give those things away. Oh well, I like it better like this. Have a great week!
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Farm House Porch - Cowgirl Up
Coastal Charm - Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
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Coastal Charm - Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Knick of Time Interiors - Knick of Time Tuesday
Savvy Southern Style - Wow us Wednesdays
Primp - Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
Full Circle Creations - All Star Block Party
My Romantic Home - Show and Tell Friday
My Repurposed Life - Catch as Catch Can
French Country Cottage - Feathered Nest Friday
Funky Junk Interiors - SNS
Miss Mustard Seed - Furniture Feature Friday
Common Ground - Be Inspired Friday
Alderberry Hill - Make the Scene Monday
Full Circle Creations - All Star Block Party
My Romantic Home - Show and Tell Friday
My Repurposed Life - Catch as Catch Can
French Country Cottage - Feathered Nest Friday
Funky Junk Interiors - SNS
Miss Mustard Seed - Furniture Feature Friday
Common Ground - Be Inspired Friday
Alderberry Hill - Make the Scene Monday