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Oldschool Beer Crates To Super Functional Shelves

  • Completed Project: Oldschool Beer Crates To Super Functional Shelves Picture #1

wire brush and paint will do the job!

My mom also used these beer crates for shelves when she was young. So they've had all kinds of colors through the years. Originally they were green and yellow Carlsberg beer crates :)

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Use a wire brush, soap and water to get loose painting and dirt off.
    Let the wood dry for a couple of days.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Paint the crates with white paint. I used some relatively cheap acrylic paint.. and two layers to get it to cover entirely.
    Let it dry... do the other crates.
    Put them on top of each other.. et voila! Shelves!


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Cat Morley

Cat Morley

June 26th, 2008 20:47

All of your things look really pretty in them, especially the shoes. These remind me of the cubbies we got from Ikea that cost loads and yours look just as good!

Katarina M.

Katarina M.

June 26th, 2008 20:52

Thank you very much :) Yeah. Ikea is not always super cheap.. :/ -then it's cool you can make your own ;)

Taz

Taz

June 26th, 2008 21:03

these are ace, I have no idea where to get beer crates from in the uk though. I'm painfully jealous of these lol. :D

Katarina M.

Katarina M.

June 26th, 2008 21:14

Maybe you can be lucky to find some at flea markets or something :) Or second hand shops for furniture. I see them once in a while here :)

Mi.ezekatze

Mi.ezekatze

June 26th, 2008 21:33

That's beautiful, I'm gonna make those once I have my own flat with my BF <3

Jackie B.

Jackie B.

June 27th, 2008 03:56

I wish I could have some space in my room for one of this. (L)
I really like it. You are very criative!

kermit

kermit

June 27th, 2008 05:52

Exactly my style :) I like this

molly g

molly g

June 27th, 2008 12:38

what a great idea (:

Marlene

Marlene

July 15th, 2008 18:47

Wow! Love how classy you actually made them look, with the white paint and all. Definitely one to keep in mind when I get around to redecorating