Last week my husband got a great Woot.com deal on a refurbished LCD monitor for my office and suggested I paint it white - so I did, and it turned out remarkably well! I've been dreaming of a sleek white Mac monitor for some time but it's just not in my budget, so a homemade white monitor is the next best thing. Here's what I did:
Poor Man's Mac Monitor How-To:
Step 1: Cut a piece of plastic into a rectangle just slightly smaller than your LCD screen. Use high-quality painter's tape to tape the plastic to the monitor, masking it off completely. Be carefully not to push down too hard or scratch the monitor with your nails. Use the masking tape to cover any outlets, buttons or vents.
Step 2: Cover your work area with a tarp and prop your monitor up on something sturdy (I used a paint can). Use steel wool to scuff up the surface of your monitor, then wipe clean, to help the paint stick. Use spray paint to cover the entire monitor using two or three light coats. I used Rust-Oleum Universal Advanced Formula Paint & Primer In One in Gloss White purchased at Home Depot.
Step 3: Once the paint is dry to the touch, remove the tape. Then let the paint dry overnight or 24 hours before using it. The result: A superaffordable glossy white monitor that adds a chic, feminine touch to your home office!
Step 1: Cut a piece of plastic into a rectangle just slightly smaller than your LCD screen. Use high-quality painter's tape to tape the plastic to the monitor, masking it off completely. Be carefully not to push down too hard or scratch the monitor with your nails. Use the masking tape to cover any outlets, buttons or vents.
Step 2: Cover your work area with a tarp and prop your monitor up on something sturdy (I used a paint can). Use steel wool to scuff up the surface of your monitor, then wipe clean, to help the paint stick. Use spray paint to cover the entire monitor using two or three light coats. I used Rust-Oleum Universal Advanced Formula Paint & Primer In One in Gloss White purchased at Home Depot.
Step 3: Once the paint is dry to the touch, remove the tape. Then let the paint dry overnight or 24 hours before using it. The result: A superaffordable glossy white monitor that adds a chic, feminine touch to your home office!
Awesome DIY!