How to Apply Marble Contact Paper to Open Shelves. Measure all of your surfaces (tops, bottoms, sides, backs), and order enough contact paper to cover them all. … Cut your contact paper with a three- to four-inch lip to wrap around the edge and pull it tight. Use Windex to slide contact paper into place.
Similarly one may ask, how do you cover shelves with contact paper?
Accordingly, should I line my closet shelves? Lining the drawers and shelves will protect the paint and prevent any nicks and scratches. Be sure to choose a non-adhesive liner, like the Clear Classic, as adhesive liners may end up doing more damage to your painted furniture.