LACQUERED WOOD FURNITURE YOU WANT TO PAINT
- DO
- Try to remove the lacquer properly. For this, it is necessary to sand the surfaces first. Start with 150 grit sandpaper, continue with 220 grit sandpaper. Cracks and holes hardly absorb the paint, so apply paint / lacquer remover first and then sand again with very fine (No. 0) water sandpaper.
DON’T
• Do not paint over existing polish. Varnishes applied to wooden surfaces create a non-absorbent protective shield against scratches and impacts. Therefore, if you paint without removing the existing varnish on the surface, the paint will swell on the surface and quickly peel off.
- YOU WANT TO PAINT: BUILD KITCHEN CABINETS:
- Learn the materials of the cupboards. Wood and MDF can be painted materials. However, the difficult part of the job is to remove the stains that have formed over time. PVC cabinets can sometimes be painted, but usually not possible. A specialist can be helped before starting the painting process. Carefully label the disassembled parts such as “upper right cover”, “middle module lower drawer” in order to avoid difficulties while installing. Alkyd paints preferred by professional painters are mixed or latex based. It gives high durability to surfaces against impact and abrasion. It is also resistant to moisture and mold.
DON’T:
- Do not rush to clean. Often, oil and food stains occur. You can wipe them off with a phosphate-free, TSP type (domestic surface preparation cleaner for paint) or just degreasers. Don’t rush your paint renovation project. You will need at least two weeks for all preparation, cleaning and painting steps. Make the right planning and try not to go beyond the plan so that it turns out beautifully as you want.
- WHAT YOU WANT TO PAINT: MAKE A WOODEN FLOOR:
- Think twice if you plan to use oil paints. Cleaning of such non-nature-friendly paints is also very troublesome. However, if durability, coverage and grip are important for the floor, it cannot be compared to other options. If you are going to choose the latex paint option, check the ones specially produced for the floor. If your priority is resistance to abrasion, the most ideal is polyurethane-based ones.
DON’T:
- Do not sand wooden floors by hand. If you have the opportunity, buy a good sander to remove heavy and deep stains, or consider renting options at some DIY stores. However, the scraper process is very dusty, heavy and there is a possibility of damaging the floor.
- Do not use the ground you have sanded and painted immediately. Do not use the floor exposed to this process for at least 3 days. Be gentle and do not walk on them for the next 30 days.
