Pull Out Shelves that paint well require a wood that has a close grain that is smooth. That way the grain doesn't ' telegraph ' through your finish and detract from the look when you paint your Pull Out Shelves.
We make your Pull Out Shelves in Birch when you order paintable. Typically this is an import birch with a very tight smooth grain. Built of 3/4" edge-banded Birch Plywood, each Pull Out Shelf is guaranteed for as long as you own your home. Even with a 75# load, this work horse will save you tons of back-breaking bending and stooping to find what's on your shelf... way in the back.
Just slide out the Pull Out Shelf, get what you need, and slide the shelf back. WOW ! What could be easier than that ?
We edge band the paintable Sliding Shelves because the edge of raw plywood doesn't paint well. The edge banding is also birch so your entire Sliding Shelf looks good when you're through painting.
While you can paint directly on the Pull Out Shelf when you receive it, a primer coat helps the finish coat cover, and also makes the finish even smoother. A good semi-gloss paint wears really well, but the satin or egg shell finish holds items on your Pull Out Shelf from sliding around better than the slick finish of semi-gloss. Latex based paints ' cure ' in about 30 days. After that time the paint is as tough as it's going to get. Oil based paints cure faster, but you might want to apply it to your Pull Out Shelf in the garage or outside because of the lingering odor involved. The clean-up is a little messier with oil based paints as well.
Select any of our Sliding Shelves that are paintable
