Wardrobe refurb

Damiencm

Hi all,

We own a typical boom time semi-d with built in wardrobes in the main bedroom (see pic)

The room is northish facing and is not too bright, especially this time of year.

For me the closets are a brown wall of meh.

They are made from veneer chipboard and while I would like to repaint (myself) I am concerned about the finish given the material.

Plus if I went for an Ivory finish would it just become a white wall of meh??

Any ideas?

Addle

With the right primer, it will paint well.
I'd go for ivory and change the handles to make it more interesting.

Be careful. Painting furniture can become an addiction!

Four Phucs Ache

Thoroughly clean them and use a product called bin zissner primer and then your chosen top coat, use a mohair roller for a smooth finish.

OU812

Sorry to hijack the thread. but have a similar question, except with a sliderobe type product.

Two wood effect panels and a mirror one in the middle with the same material as the sides. I don't think they're actually wood, more of a veneer covered metal panel.


Anyone ever painted something like this successfully?

Four Phucs Ache

The veneer might be the same as what is applied to MDF units etc,

Again attention to detail.

Thoroughly clean them, give a very light sanding with a pad, clean them again.

Make sure no dirt, dust particles remain.Use hoover then damp cloth wipe down.

Use bin zissner primer....I have only ever used this, thee might be other products but I haven't need to to look.

Then apply your chosen top colour/coat.


It is time consuming but not much.

Buy a laminated kitchen door off donedeal etc for a tenner and do a practice run.

The finish can be near factory if the correct steps are followed.

OU812

I’m not sure if sanding would be an option as there’s a slight grain effect

bluelamp

OU812 wrote: »

I’m not sure if sanding would be an option as there’s a slight grain effect

The sanding is only to roughen the surface a little bit to help the paint stick.

The zinsser 123 primer paint is great stuff, it will stick fine anyway I'd say. Sanding first will just give it even better adhesion.

Four Phucs Ache

As above the sanding is to create miniscule pockets / grooves for the primer to stick.Im only talking a rough scrub for 10 -20 mins per panel with a little pressure with a foam sanding pad.

If the primer is applied correctly your finish coat will be very satisfying to look at.