How to repaint a lacquered cabinet with your own hands
Upholstered furniture is easy to renovate. It is enough to call the master and change the foam rubber, covering. It is more difficult with wooden fittings. But do not rush to get upset and save money for new furniture, saving on what you need. Assess the degree of wear and tear on the cabinet furniture and, if it is sturdy, work on its appearance. Let’s consider in order how to repaint the cabinet. Using the advice of experienced professionals, the old object will take on a new life and continue to decorate a cozy home.
How to repaint an old lacquered wardrobe?
Before proceeding with the color transformations of furniture, conduct a thorough inspection – how strong the material is, whether it makes sense to save the item. First of all, unscrew the removable parts: drawers, doors, handles. You need to paint in a well-ventilated area or outdoors. In order to repaint the cabinet, stock up in advance:
· Spray bottle, flat brush;
· Emery material of fine and coarse grain;
· Rags;
· A sponge;
· Locksmith tools: drill, hammer, nails.
1. Completely wipe off dust from the cabinet, remove irregularities, obsolete paint, varnish.
2. Run coarse sandpaper over the entire surface, but do not overdo it, the thin veneer should remain.
3. After sanding, wipe off the dust again with a brush, but not with a rag.
4. In the points where it was not possible to walk coarse-grained, use fine sandpaper, clean the dust with a brush. After handling the cabinet, clean the room in which it is located. Remove residues of dust, paint, carry out wet cleaning.
How to repaint a lacquered wardrobe?
It doesn’t matter if the cabinet is laminated or not, follow the basic steps when painting:
- we make the surface matte with emery;
- apply a primer to the surface with a brush or roller and let it dry completely;
- in places of cracks, chips, you need to apply a special putty on wood, after drying, sand it;
- you can paint with both acrylic and latex paint, but it is best to use enamel, it lasts up to 15 years;
- dilute the paint with water so that lumps do not form on the surface of the cabinet, apply a lighter tone in the first layer, then the desired shade. It is necessary to paint in several layers so that the color is solid.
Each owner can repaint the cabinet with his own hands, the main thing is to listen to the recommendations of experienced craftsmen. After all, it’s not a secret for anyone that furniture made in the old days has greater strength and durability. Antique wardrobes made of massive trees – pine, acacia, oak, can last for several centuries.