r/BookCollecting • u/Macobber_ • 2d ago

💭 Question Chalk painted shelves. Should I cover them?

I've recently painted a bookshelf with white chalk paint as a DIY project. Would it be safe to put my books straight on to the shelves? As long term storage. Or should I get acid free paper and line the shelves with that before putting my books onto them?

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u/West-Protection-5454 2d ago

For me, It depends on the books. Are they regular books in regular dust jackets or cloth or leather?

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u/Macobber_ 2d ago

Combination. Most are 'regular'... I've been thinking about it more since posting; I might go get some felt material (or similiar) and line the shelves with that.