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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » gray glazed shelves

    gray glazed shelves

    Published by Gail | Published June 30, 2017 | Updated July 26, 2022
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    A trio of gray glazed shelves are made from one odd piece of cornice molding. Just add wood for the shelves and hooks. Easy DIY #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #shelves #upcycle #architecturalsalvage via @repurposedlife

    I think you know I love making shelves. These gray glazed shelves were made from a piece of cornice molding. You could easily make these shelves using an old architectural piece.

    Reclaimed decorative cornice board

    large pediment piece

    In the dark recesses of the storage garage is the mirror department, along with a few trim pieces. I can’t remember where I got this extra long piece. That’s unusual, generally I can remember these things. Winking smile

    The piece measures about 82” long. I didn’t think anyone would need such a long shelf, so I decided to cut it up. SURPRISE!

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    Trim board to size on miter saw

    cut pediment compound miter saw

    I cut this on my compound miter saw with the help of my jaw stand. You could use a circular saw or a jigsaw. Heck, you could even use a handsaw.

    smaller pediment shelf

    There ya go, that’s more like it.

    two smaller pediment pieces

    Here are the left and right pieces—for awhile I considered trying to connect them to make another long shelf. But ended up changing my mind.

    Add header to decorative board

    add board to pediment to make shelf

    I added a 1x4 using Gorilla Wood Glue and my nail gun to make a top shelf on the longer trim piece.

    kreg multi mark tool

    To get the board spaced properly I used my Kreg Multi-Mark tool.

    new shelf from old pediment

    I love it!

    Paint shelves

    deco art gray artifact

    I used Deco Art Chalky Finish Paint (artifact) and a cheap chip brush to paint the shelves.

    after one coat

    This is after one coat. I ended up doing two coats on each shelf, front and back.

    Project ideas and a video of "how to glaze painted furniture and more"

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    Glaze Shelves

    chalked smoked glazed

    Here are the two smaller shelves. I added a board to each of them and painted them with the Artifact as well. But here’s where they get their beauty treatment. I’m in LOVE with this Smoked Glaze from Rust-OLEUM. It’s a glaze, that gives the best color in addition to sealing the chalky finish paint! It’s a WIN/WIN—no waxing needed. Winking smile  I’ve also used it on the DIY entry table, and more projects to come! I wanted to put the two smaller shelves side by side so you can see the before and after.

    Watch my video of How To Glaze Painted Furniture

    Attach hooks to gray glazed shelves

    add cup hooks to shelf

    Using my self centering tape measure I spaced the single hooks I bought from D. Lawless Hardware.

    yardstick helps space coat hooks I used a wooden yardstick to make it easier to keep the distance of each hook uniform.

    drill pilot holes for coat hooks

    I find it’s best to mark the spot, drill pilot holes to allow easy securing of the screws with a screwdriver. A power drill may break your screws if you’re drilling into hardwoods.

    gray glazed wooden kitchen shelf for coffee cups MyRepurposedLife.com

    These single hooks are perfect for hanging coffee cups in the kitchen,  hats and scarves in the mud room, or towels and wash cloths in the bathroom.

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    gray shelves for the kitchen MyRepurposedLife.com

    You may remember seeing the smaller shelves when I shared the chippy white chest. Lately I’ve found more pieces that I think will make great shelves just by adding a board on top. Shelves seem to sell really well for me at Glendale.

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    Here's a question for you. I struggled with which way to hang these twin shelves. I tried it both ways with the narrow ends facing each other as well as with the wider ends facing. Apparently at the time, I must have liked this way better because I can’t  find any pictures with them hanging the other way. Which do you think you would like better? In addition, do you think they should stay together as a set of THREE?

    gail

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    1. Eileen

      July 12, 2017 at 1:02 am

      I would price each of them individually. Certainly you can display them together. Also in order to help people see the smaller ones as individuals I think I would add a painted fancy scroll in black on the fat side of the shelf. You could also display them staggered, one over the other. Another idea add small hooks on one side of the small shelves for hanging keys or kitchen utensils, or homemade candles, or dried bundles of lavender. It does help to visualize a use when you set things on top just as you have here.

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    2. Deanne

      July 06, 2017 at 7:16 pm

      I think I would hang them the opposite way. And yes, a set of three x

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      • Gail Wilson

        July 06, 2017 at 9:41 pm

        Thanks for your input! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

        gail

    3. Lynn

      July 06, 2017 at 4:45 pm

      I agree -- I'd sell the "middle" shelf separately and the two end shelves together. They could always be purchased together if someone wanted all 3. On the 2 "end" shelves, I would say hang them with the wider parts in the center. Not sure why I think that...it just somehow feels right! The nice thing is that they can go either way and still look great. Nice job!

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      • Gail Wilson

        July 06, 2017 at 9:42 pm

        Thank you Lynn for your comment. I'm so indecisive sometimes, and this was one of those times. I knew I loved the long shelf, but hope the small gray glazed shelves find a home as well.

        gail

    4. Annette Wells

      July 05, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      I like the way you have them, narrow ends together I wouldn't keep them as a set of three, however maybe a discount if someone wants to buy all three. Sell them as a pair and a single for the larger one.

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      • Gail Wilson

        July 06, 2017 at 9:56 pm

        Thanks for your input Annette! I think the large one will definitely sell quickly this fall at my craft show.

        gail

    5. Judy

      July 05, 2017 at 12:36 pm

      My first instinct was with wider ends inside. I would think all 3 shelves together would be limiting, since not everyone would have the space. I'd pair the two smaller ones, and sell the large separately. The early bird could always buy all three if they want.

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      • Gail Wilson

        July 05, 2017 at 12:59 pm

        Thanks Judy! It's nice that the buyer (of the smaller shelves) will be able to hang them how they like, right?

        gail

    6. chris tucker

      July 05, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      we are really into grey here, and i love that glaze. i too think 2 and one and bundle if they want all three xx

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    7. Rust

      July 05, 2017 at 12:19 pm

      lLove the large shelf, it's perfect (visually, balance). The hooks, too. What a great idea for the piece!

      The two shorter pieces, I would go with the wider ends to the center.

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      • Gail Wilson

        July 05, 2017 at 1:00 pm

        Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. I think I have many more pieces in my stash that would work as shelves. 🙂 They're easy to make and great for instant gratification.

        gail

    8. GirlfromWva

      June 30, 2017 at 10:17 am

      I would sell the larger shelf by itself and the 2 smaller ones together. If someone is interested in all 3, you can come up with a bundle price.

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