Protecting fabric stash - shelving finishes
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I am building out a new quilting/craft room and am inclined to build my own shelving so it's just the depth, width and arrangement I want BUT, what do different finishes do to fabric over time? Is paint preferable to sealed stain? I'm not overly fond of the 'purchased' shelving available - prefer the more 'natural' look of real wood.
I look forward to your experience and opinions but would love to hear from a fabric manufacturer if there is one in the group!
I look forward to your experience and opinions but would love to hear from a fabric manufacturer if there is one in the group!
#3
I've heard that over time, any oils or stains in wood will find its way into fabric. Anything you can do to separate the two would be best for the fabric. Shelf paper, muslin or sheets that you don't care about, or painting would all work well. Though wood shelving looks nice, I use vinyl covered wire crate boxes for storage and viewing and quick access.
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#4
Originally Posted by Lizzygail
I am building out a new quilting/craft room and am inclined to build my own shelving so it's just the depth, width and arrangement I want BUT, what do different finishes do to fabric over time? Is paint preferable to sealed stain? I'm not overly fond of the 'purchased' shelving available - prefer the more 'natural' look of real wood.
I look forward to your experience and opinions but would love to hear from a fabric manufacturer if there is one in the group!
I look forward to your experience and opinions but would love to hear from a fabric manufacturer if there is one in the group!
#5
I have seen in magazines how they line the back of bookshelves with a pretty wall paper. I dont' know if that would work in this case. I don't know much about wall paper, or if it has bad things in the finish. I do know that those pics in the magazines always catch my eye!
Also if you are close to an IKEA, they have some great clear, heavier shelf liner. Once again, though, I don't know how plastic reacts with fabric. Maybe someone else can lend some insight.
Also if you are close to an IKEA, they have some great clear, heavier shelf liner. Once again, though, I don't know how plastic reacts with fabric. Maybe someone else can lend some insight.
#7
Originally Posted by oldswimmer
I have seen in magazines how they line the back of bookshelves with a pretty wall paper. I dont' know if that would work in this case. I don't know much about wall paper, or if it has bad things in the finish. I do know that those pics in the magazines always catch my eye!
Also if you are close to an IKEA, they have some great clear, heavier shelf liner. Once again, though, I don't know how plastic reacts with fabric. Maybe someone else can lend some insight.
Also if you are close to an IKEA, they have some great clear, heavier shelf liner. Once again, though, I don't know how plastic reacts with fabric. Maybe someone else can lend some insight.
#10
Originally Posted by Boston1954
I am so concerned about wood that I lined my cedar chest with plastic.
I keep some quilts in a wood display cabinet. The finish has been protected with some kind of urethane. I still lined the inside with acid free paper.
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