I Found This Shelf on the Curb and Gave it a Makeover

For my latest painted furniture makeover, I found this shelf sitting curbside on trash day and decided to upgrade it with a new painted finish.
Thanks to Jord for the sponsorship!
This shelf was going to be thrown in the dump but I gave it a beachy furniture makeover using latex paint, pallet wood for the top, paint blending on the back, and added some metal legs! A great example of how to upcycle and using reclaimed wood to make your own custom furniture.
I'd like to say it has sold but I think I might keep this one instead of profit off of it!
SUPPLY LIST
PAINT COLOR (all satin finishes)
Base coat: Valspar's "Mystique" (7006-16)
Turquoise: Valspar's "Exotic Sea" (5004-10B)
Green: Benjamin Moore's "Jade Green" (2037-20) - Colormatched to Valspar Signature
SPRAYER USED
Wagner Flexio 5000: amzn.to/31N1hPn
SANDER USED:
Hyper Tough Sander: amzn.to/31KCf3s
Gator 180 Grit Sandpaper Disc: amzn.to/2YTeN6O
Gator 220 Grit Sandpaper Disc: amzn.to/2TA4azY
GENERAL SUPPLIES
Rubbermaid Rolling Work Cart: amzn.to/2JnU1m3
6" Metal Hairpin Legs: amzn.to/2ohX7ki
3M Respirator Mask amzn.to/2Z3l7nL
3M Organic Vapor Respirator Cartridges: amzn.to/31Jcq3K
TSP cleaner (trisodium phosphate): amzn.to/2Z8Af2W
Rustoleum White Matte Paint: amzn.to/2H8IZ36\
Proline Bag of Rags: amzn.to/31DxvfC
Minwax Polycrilic semi-gloss (water based polyurethane) amzn.to/31LSrRL
Any purchases made from the above links give me a little extra money. Thank you for your support!

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

How much do you think I should sell this for? Should I keep it?! Reply and let me know! Don't forget to enter the Jord Watches $100 giveaway: ttps://www.woodwatches.com/g/thatshabbyguy. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@Onederland2319]

Not sure where you are located but I've seen not as nice bookshelves go for $300 to $600 in Delaware seaside shops.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Dallas, Tx area. Id probably say $200-$300 around my area. Closer to $200 if I try to liquidate it on FB Marketplace. If I had a brick and mortar store, I could probably ask $400. I wish I lived closer to a coastal area. I know it would demand more there. :)

[@dankoher4318]

Keep it I really don’t care for painted wood. However sometimes there’s no other option. Besides your legs are a great choice looks very MCM. 👍🏾 So many uses for it anywhere in your house. 🏡

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

@Dan This came from one of my neighbors that had it mounted in the garage for paint supplies. It seems like he built it from plywood and painted the sides that showed when mounted, which is why you see the top and right side unpainted when I start. I get a good amount of comments from people that dont like paint over wood and I understand that to a certain extent when it comes to painting over antique or vintage wood. This one was definitely not anything to worry about with the wood though. Made with cheap materials but built sturdy. That's all I needed. :)

[@dankoher4318]

That Shabby Guy I’m not knocking you. You always do a Great 👍🏾 job! Obviously 🙄 or you wouldn’t have such a large following. I thought what you did with the top and back was very original. The hairpin makes it.

[@DannyBoyInMarseille]

It was on the curb abandoned and you brought it back to life: well done. People need to do this instead of throwing things out and buying new stuff. The planet needs people like you!

[@charlotteprescott-ruland9121]

NOOOOO...."WE" need them to keep throwing stuff out!! lol Some of my best refurbished pieces were from the garbage! ;)

[@denisewilson4789]

Rite. Everything in my house except electronics & appliances is recycled. Daughter groaned a few days ago cuz i pulled over to pick up a lil shelf that had 6 cubies(3 open back &3 close back). Then she saw it when i was getting it out the van and was like, mom let me help you with that. She grabbed it from me and carried it inside and ended up taking it to her room and made a cat bed tower for our 4 cats 😂😂 damn kids 😂😂😂

[@margaretalbert69]

I've picked up and refinished lots of stuff from the curb. Found a coffee table in great shape. It wasn't too tall and had a cute drawer. I just polished it up, put batting and foam on top, then put a light grey material with polka dots on top. It's now a bench behind my antique footboard. Total price....less than $8

[@karizmagloria8443]

That bread sponge made me smile 😊

[@frelnc]

Great makeover, and your new sponsor is AWESOME. Who would have thought of wooden watches? Wow!

[@ellismhosei]

Fantastic ideas for the reclaimed top, gradiant paint & the addition of the legs.

[@lisagreenawalt9836]

For saying you really don’t know what you’re doing with regard to the color blending, I think you did a great job!! I am an amateur furniture repurposer and I love watching other people step out of their comfort zone and let their creative juices flow.

[@danmyers5409]

I love the attention to detail you bring to every project.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thank you!

[@gregglouis2969]

Not going to lie I watch a lot of your videos. I was not expecting much out of this but you did turn a dud into a gem. Pretty cool man!

[@monk6546]

Well between the spider and the burp I've 110% decided you are one of my tribe!! I love this shelf btw, and for not normally doing a blending technique it worked beautifully!

[@quinnhen2325]

Absolutely gorgeous! Looks just like the beach!!

[@tonyaclaxton9169]

Its a throw away world. So thankful you picked this up a saved it. Its so pretty now 🥰

[@xpointkiller]

I find youi very skilled for turning something worn and plain into something impressive

[@judymielcarek6011]

I can see that in a beach house. You are so creative! Love watching your videos. You’re so down to earth.

[@julianarevill6166]

Very nice. Xx

[@andreasharp2135]

You look like you put you heart into each piece you work on 👍🏻😊

[@Lisab.5466]

I'm so glad I found this channel! Love love love the gradient!!

[@David-xu3yk]

I'm sure I've said this before but you've really got an eye for bringing a whole project together well.

[@notquitechaos6705]

watching handy people who know what they're doing is so relaxing

[@MissLovelyLiberal]

I love watching ppl change & revamp furniture. Do you work out of a home garage? How are you filming all this? Is someone helping you behind the scenes? Where/how did you learn to clean, sand, paint, stain, varnish, etc? Did your dad teach you? Are you self taught? Did you take a home ec class? I'm very curious because I know nothing but have dabbled with furniture painting/beautifying in the past and would like to do so again with small kitschy pieces again at some point but I'm not sure if I'm qualified, haha! Where would you recommend a noob begin? Do you have how-to videos that teach about particular topics like just knowing how to sand? Or how to pick the right paint? I LOVE the top of your bookshelf. It's my favorite thing in a long time. I am a fan of natural looking wood as well as white furniture with pops of color -- and turquoise is a favorite! Thus I'm a fan of what you did here - especially with the blending that you said you don't really know how to do. (You should link the video tutorial you watched in your description) Re: This particular piece, I however, don't like the black legs. They're cool looking enough but I feel like bookshelves should remain firmly flat on the ground. Thanks for your time.

[@rachaelbendall5958]

Hello from New Zealand. Loving your videos. The shelf unit is very cool. I love how you're so open about trying new things. Bravo Bravo. Peace out.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cathyknapp9360]

You did a great job in transforming this piece love the colour texture that you put on the background and great idea on the wood planks on the top they look awesome thanks for sharing have a great weekend God bless

[@JamesPollMaine59]

You did an awesome job transforming this piece. It’s really stunning and I love how you blended the colors on the back. I’d say it’s probably worth over $200.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thank you!

[@tracipowell66]

250

[@lisbethherrera4890]

Super cool. I am trying to turn this passion into a family business.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

You can do it!

[@juanlopez3624]

Thank you shabby guy. You’re every project is amazing. You are an inspiration to many that’s includes me. God bless you and your every sharing online.

[@dannettekey8375]

That turned out beautifully!!!! I love the blue/green turquoise color. And those legs make it looks awesome!

[@oreobenavidez5870]

I love how the light hits the white tones looks like a gloomy sunset you did an amazing job

[@marilynweist2645]

It turned out great! Really like it! 🎉

[@UnclejHolio]

I was scrolling and saw this tutorial and was like...that’s so cool I’m doing a very similar project and was debating on adding hairpin legs. Now I know it’s the right decision! The things people throw away amazes me.

[@jennifersegovia3232]

Love the shelves. I ordered a Jord for my boyfriend’s anniversary gift because of this.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Nice! I have two of them. I like how light they feel on my wrist. Hope he likes it! Thanks for watching!

[@dariahargreaves5272]

I just painted my first piece and I had no clue what I was doing but went with it and came our beautiful. You are an inspiration especially every time I hear you say " I really don't know what I'm doing". You may not know but you know! Beautiful piece!

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Wonderful!

[@territ1231]

I think you are the only guy that can take an old garage shelf and make it a beautiful functional shelf unit that you would be proud to display. You are so good at using the spray painter

[@brittanyc7998]

You are 100% right! I dig this video! I think those are the exact same legs I used on my shelf.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

I thought so too! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maryjanepeters293]

I like the pallet wood as is - looks really good with the cabinet

[@yvonnebooker8864]

Beautiful and original ♥️👍

[@michellepeters6532]

Awesome job! I enjoy your videos tremendously! But this one is by far my favorite up to this point. You had me LOL several times! You’re cute, cleaver and very creative! Great job on the ombré too!👏👏👏

[@kailetaylor021]

I love the gradient look in the back. Really makes it stand out. I cannot believe you have only done that a couple of times before. Beautiful project

[@brendacoone9814]

Fantastic,. Love your work and creativity!

[@virginiasoskin9082]

Nice job. I also like the rough hewn top. At first I thought the bottom did not have enough of a lip to balance out the rest of the piece -- just one layer of wood with no built up edge; seems this may have been a topper shelf for a buffet or something. BUT once you put those legs on it really changed the look of the piece and that seems fine now. I would have chosen wooden bun feet, but the midcentury metal legs are an inspired choice. Nice job. This has a lovely beachy feel with the top that looks like driftwood and the turquoise backing board. NEAT!

[@essie9500]

Just discovered your youtube videos and loving them. Also great to watch because there's no over the top annoying chatting and smiling. Great how you show the small errors because it encourages us when we do errors. Love all the pieces you reincarnate

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@gailnye9791]

Great job blending

[@piggybakkers]

Dry sponge on the paint blend line works too. Great piece. Really enjoying your channel.

[@cindybeeson34]

I love what you did with the pallets! That would bring a higher price than staining because anyone could stain, but not everyone has pallets!

[@arlenelamont5610]

You put a lot of work into this piece. And its beautiful. After all that work, I'm sure I'd keep it.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

That was the plan but it was too big for the spaces available in our house so it has a new home now. :) Thanks for watching!

[@dorothybennett6596]

Love it. So seaside looking. Thank you

[@nellyjones1928]

Finally a video with so much imperfections while working hard on it.. That makes it that much more real! Lol I love it!!❤️😊It came out beautiful..

[@calmheart1782]

That was one of the most surprising endings for a refinished piece of furniture! What a good eye you’ve got! That turned out just beautiful! I would keep it myself! But if you decide to sell it, you won’t have any problem!.........I just read you sold it. I hope whoever bought it appreciates what a special piece they got. You are very talented!

[@one1girl]

I hope you kept it. It's gorgeous!

[@stacywatson4685]

Your the next Bob Ross. That back board. WOW

[@joesco5933]

Thank you for all your videos. I love your work and I am learning a lot. Again, thank you!

[@gonrazzle]

I'm only two videos in to your library and already I feel like I could go out and do both projects because of the very transparent and relaxed way you present all the pertinent information. Great content 10/10 will be sharing.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@helenhetrick6309]

You do such beautiful work...ppl who want to do van life should have you do there wood work it will be the must beautiful van the wood work would really stand out

[@TinaMarieJ]

Your videos are very comforting and soothing in these videos. I can appreciate the thoughts just show yourself doing the work and don’t talk throughout the entire process. It’s easier to take in. I’m redecorating my girls bedroom and went to paint over a shelf. Your videos are helping thank you

[@ginawitkosky5781]

Hi one artist to another, I need to work at this too. Some times when I am painting I over kill! So when you are painting , as in the turquoise backed book shelf try to remember less is more! I struggle with going overboard! Awesome out come I I loved the wood on top and the clean lines you created! AWESOME! Keep going, Gina Witkovsky!

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thanks for the tip! Only my second or third time blending and I still plan to tackle the technique again one day. I'll keep this in mind.

[@nancyhogan5201]

You are inspiring. Thank you for being real!

[@miaschu8175]

I would've put that ombre backboard up on my wall - lovely, calming colours.

[@YayasWhimsicalBrush]

Ok, so far this is my favorite video! It shows your determination, frustration, and your perseverance! I love that you are human and real! I love that shelving unit! I binge watched at 1am mountain time! Yay

[@Rose-hx9vk]

I enjoy watching your videos and projects I usually learn something new. You're very talented!

[@nicoleshupe9134]

I really like that. You made such a simple shelf really nice. Love it.

[@mandiebutler8823]

That's so nice love the blues on the back

[@Kiki-ll6og]

Beautiful as always

[@jeanniealford4234]

I love it. Turquoise is my favorite color.

[@beverly5253]

Great job! Just a little tip. Baby wipes are great for little drips or spills

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

But my shorts are cheaper alternatives!

[@beverly5253]

That Shabby Guy haha true!

[@jad8123]

He's baaack! Great job with the shelf/bookcase. It's nice to see you drip your paint, too. You're almost human like us. I was getting a little worried about the watch during your mixing part. I was holding my breath the whole time. LOL!!!! Keep up the good work.

[@sue-annesmith5861]

Absolutely stunning....

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thank you so much!

[@kimeverhart6253]

This is so very cool!! The only thing I wish you would have added an extra piece of wood to the bottom to balance it out a little. Beautiful!

[@teresacathey7577]

Hello, great job. Love the colors. I think you should keep it too!

[@janetrodriguez914]

This piece turned out really nice.

[@VioletJoy]

I'm mesmerized by watching you do your craft, which you do so well. I love this piece. 💙

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thanks!

[@rockshot100]

Shabby, I also want to thank you for the poly over the latex technique. Since the semi or gloss latex alone doesn't seem hard enough for me, it seems always rubbery and never quite dry, and not durable. I have been using rustoleum with a brush since that is the only oil based paint available. This is much more easy. I also never thought of just spray paint over the wood to prevent bleed through. I have always used the "ORIGINAL kills", thanks again. This is too nice to put books into it. Maybe just a few baskets and nic-nacs so the blue back shows. VERY impressed with you! You should send pics to some interior designers in your area, you will get over 400 for this. They are just going to tell you that they want MORE!

[@NarratorT]

I know this is an older video, but just discovered you. Well done! I'm more of a white bead board person, but the color on the back looks great, the top, amazing! What you did with that, it's gorgeous, and would make a beautiful coffee bar, you can add wire baskets as "drawers" if you want to hold k-cups. Possibilities are endless! Great job, you!

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thank you!

[@MissLovelyLiberal]

Mmm, coffee. I'm actually about to clean/organize my little coffee/tea rolly cart now. :)

[@luluperezfacio9236]

Wow from rags ro riches! You have an eye to make something out of nothing and pulling it together. That’s really hard to do. I consider myself creative but that’s at another level. I would of left that on the curb! Thanks please keep making videos, love them! Yup on the $200-250 price. You put a lot of paint and work into that baby!

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thank you!

[@michaelm9621]

100% love it, and yes you should keep it.

[@jessicacabrera961]

This is my second video of yours I've watch. Great job. Really nice piece.

[@kathyanstine4472]

I love how this turned out!!!

[@danaoneil3880]

i love your style you have a beautiful touch!! Love all your projects Thank you for sharing

[@ellejaysmith6623]

I love it. Very creative. You’ve got a good eye.

[@lsearancke1]

Love your work. Don't ever stop your awesome

[@nzarinaali9801]

It's sooo lovely! Excellent job, keep it, It's too nice

[@kimho5548]

It turned out awesome!! TFS!!!

[@robertawills7219]

The fade on the backing is awesome. great job! Let us know whether you keep it or not.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thanks! I ended up selling it. It was too big for the space I had planned.

[@pyritecindi7384]

That's a real "Trash to Treasure". Beautiful 💙💙

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thanks!

[@ChrisieCouncil]

So cool! I love it! I wanted to whitewash the wood top with your lightest aqua. And put chunky wooden legs on it to match the top. Love the blended back! Thanks for sharing!!! 🦋

[@cookingandcraftingwithTammyC]

Pretty! So creative!

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thank you! 😊

[@Magicglasses936]

Nice to have you back look everyday for a video so pretty

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

Thank you, Thelma!

[@heidiavera5071]

Beautiful blending

[@janetlis2613]

Another Great find

[@stephanymurdy3165]

Love the paint colors, love the board top-not crazy about the legs. The board top makes it look farmhouse style. Metal mid century legs look out of place and time. I would have preferred something more country and painted to match, for the legs.

[@pamelaatkinson5710]

Impressed you sanded it to get rid of the dirt. Love the top. Would have preferred nails on the back if it is for sale. Staples are good for ourselves but not the best for others. They don't hold up as well. Also think you should paint the legs white, but that again is a matter of taste. Obvious care taken in the paint and finish jobs. Good work! I think $120. is what people would pay for a bookcase but it is probably worth more, so keep it.

[@jessicaraasch3063]

Thanks for admitting you don't know everything. It helps watching other people's learning process.

[@ThatShabbyGuy]

I feel like I dont know what I'm doing half the time. I just get an idea and go with it. Theres always ways to make things work!

[@kennetheady1347]

Yo🤟, that's nice. I dont know you but I'm proud of you and how laid back you are with your ART. I will be watching 🤟🤟😎

[@arnieselectric007]

Definitely a very cool breeze beachy piece...nice work bro...

[@robertacomeau6504]

Your vision and follow through truly shows in this piece | sometimes you just "don't paint" NY-USA

[@kathyl5610]

I love the way the backing turned out with the blending that you did by hand. It looks beautiful. I love my projects but I don’t have a sprayer so everything is done by hand. But I’m not a professional, I just do it for fun. This bookcase turned out absolutely beautiful. Great job.

[@jindrasturgill1194]

I love the ombré effect in the back

[@cynthiabutler268]

I appreciate your work!

[@kathyw7143]

Beautiful.

[@cyberninja76a]

Keep it, to nice to pass forward. Great job!

[@lindaolejniczak1317]

Love all your furniture makeovers!

[@janetanderson8719]

You turned a throw away into a beautiful piece of furniture,I love your work!!

[@chrissycline3710]

Looks amazing! You are so talented!!!