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How to Update an Old Kitchen Shelf with Contact Paper

Welcome to our monthly thrift store upcycle blog hop!  This month’s thrift store makeover started with this simple shelf that I almost didn’t buy.  I needed a small kitchen shelf and this one was the perfect size but I wasn’t too excited about it being MDF instead of solid wood.  I was concerned that it wouldn’t hold up to use in my kitchen.  But I bought it anyway.  It was cheap… around $3.  And I had a plan to try something new!

BEFORE - white kitchen cabinet shelf

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Supplies for my Kitchen Shelf Makeover

  • Americana Decor Satin Enamel paint in Pure White
  • paintbrush
  • faux metal Con-Tact paper

How to Update a Thrift Store Kitchen Shelf

This was a pretty basic makeover.  The most important part was cleaning!  I just used a regular spray cleaner to make sure all the dust and gunk was off the kitchen shelf.

Then I gave it a couple of coats of satin enamel paint.  This is the same paint I used on my bathroom cabinets and a couple of jewelry cabinet makeovers.  It has a hard finish when it dries and doesn’t need a topcoat.

But since I knew I’d be sitting things on top of this shelf I wanted an even tougher finish.  So I ordered some faux stainless steel Con-Tact paper on Amazon.

Stainless steel contact paper for my white kitchen shelf | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

This paper has grid marks on the back so it was easy to cut it straight.  I first turned the shelf upside down on top of the back of the paper and marked enough to wrap around the sides.

Think “Christmas present wrapping” when you do the corners!

Stainless steel kitchen shelf | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

I’ve been really happy with the result.  This kitchen shelf gives me just a little extra storage in my small kitchen.

Finished white kitchen shelf makeover | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

What do you think?

Finished white kitchen cabinet for storage | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

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kitchen shelf makeover with stainless steel contact paper

Originally published February 22, 2018. Featured on Meet up Monday.


23 Comments

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Comments

  1. Michelle James says

    February 22, 2018 at 5:04 am

    This turned out really cute. I have never heard of that contact paper before. I need to check that out. I love all of the pops of green and I really love that backsplash!

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  2. Deborah says

    February 22, 2018 at 6:25 am

    What a fantastic find and a great makeover

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  3. Jenny says

    February 22, 2018 at 4:25 am

    This shelf looks fantastic and any extra storage is always good. The contact paper looks amazing. Love your backsplash.

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  4. Shirley Wood says

    February 22, 2018 at 7:34 am

    That stainless look contact paper just set it off! I didn’t even realize that existed. Now I’m going to walk around my house and see what I can cover with it! Thrift Upcycle is my favorite time of the month in blog land!

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    • ducttapeanddenim says

      February 26, 2018 at 8:34 am

      Mine too!

      Reply
  5. Victoria @Da says

    February 22, 2018 at 5:47 am

    One can always use more storage on the kitchen counter. The vinyl looks legit like stainless steel. Visiting from Thrift Store Challenge.

    Reply
  6. FLORENCE says

    February 22, 2018 at 5:44 pm

    That’s cute Ann. Love it!

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  7. Michelle James says

    February 23, 2018 at 5:00 pm

    Wow! This is such a great update! I love it!

    Reply
  8. Debrashoppeno5 says

    February 24, 2018 at 2:46 pm

    Not only is this handy but it is so cute. The stainless steel look contact paper is a great idea.

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  9. Kathleen says

    February 25, 2018 at 8:39 am

    It looks great. I’ve considered getting that paper or something like it to cover our black dishwasher to make it match our other stainless appliances haven’t had the nerve to try it yet!
    Xo Kathleen | Our Hopeful Home

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    • ducttapeanddenim says

      February 26, 2018 at 8:33 am

      Try it! I have a friend who did that to her old dishwasher and she loves it.

      Reply
  10. Audra @ Renewed Projects says

    February 25, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    I had no idea there was faux metal contact paper. It looks like the real thing! Where can I put some???? Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Habiba says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:13 am

    I love it!!! What a cool idea you had, using that faux metal foil. I’ll be thinking about where I could give that material a try as I really like how it looks on your little shelf.

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  12. Angela @ Simply Beautiful By Angela says

    February 26, 2018 at 8:14 am

    That stainless steel paper is such a fun twist, I had no idea that they made such a thing! It looks great and I’m sure it’s been nice having that extra storage 🙂

    Reply
  13. Lisa says

    February 26, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    Love it! I am currently obsessed with the faux copper contact paper.

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      February 27, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      I still need to try copper. How did you use it?

      Reply
  14. Cathy says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:34 am

    Such beautiful on the counter storage! Love it!

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  15. Sandra L Garth says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    I’ll be on the hunt for that contact paper this weekend!

    Reply
  16. Chelsea @ Making Manzanita says

    February 27, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    I would never guess that was wrapping paper!! It looks great. What a fun little project!

    Reply
  17. Mother of 3 says

    February 28, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    I love that the shelf is the perfect size for the kitchen counter! What a great find and makeover.

    Reply
  18. Barb M. says

    May 1, 2018 at 9:22 am

    Looks great and a lot of help in a small kitchen! I had no idea there was such a thing as stainless look contact paper! I have stainless appliances and will be on the lookout for a shelf like this to double deck on my small kitchen counter! I think you would have to assume whatever you put it on is going to be forever? Some of the new contact paper is removable, but on paint…for me, it usually takes the paint up with it. Maybe just put another piece on top surface only (not around the edges) if the surface starts to wear? Thanks!

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  19. Kathy A says

    July 8, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    Thanx for introducing us to a new product. This was a great solution for your kitchen counter and I’m sure that paper will wipe clean with a swipe! Great use of space!

    Reply

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