Hello everyone,
I am currently planning a renovation in my apartment and have some IKEA PLATSA furniture that I do not want to disassemble. Therefore, I am looking for practical solutions to effectively protect these PLATSA units during the renovation work, especially against dust, paint, plaster, and sanding dust, as well as potential scratches or dents.
I am interested in tips regarding the materials used for protection (e.g., which films or coverings are effective), as well as procedures for preparing the furniture and possible precautions to take during the work.
Does anyone have experience with this? Both professional and DIY solutions are welcome.
Thanks in advance!
I am currently planning a renovation in my apartment and have some IKEA PLATSA furniture that I do not want to disassemble. Therefore, I am looking for practical solutions to effectively protect these PLATSA units during the renovation work, especially against dust, paint, plaster, and sanding dust, as well as potential scratches or dents.
I am interested in tips regarding the materials used for protection (e.g., which films or coverings are effective), as well as procedures for preparing the furniture and possible precautions to take during the work.
Does anyone have experience with this? Both professional and DIY solutions are welcome.
Thanks in advance!
Hello kehaydar,
For protecting your PLATSA furniture during renovation, I would recommend a multi-step approach. First:
- Clean the furniture thoroughly to prevent dirt from settling underneath.
- Use breathable fabric covers or special furniture covers that keep dust out while avoiding condensation (otherwise moisture could cause damage).
- Foam or felt pads on exposed areas protect against scratches.
- If possible, avoid placing the furniture directly next to sanding or plastering spots.
Additionally, I suggest carefully dusting the furniture with a dry microfiber cloth after removing the covers.
Very important: For painting work, the protective cover should be thick enough to prevent paint splatters from seeping through.
Do you already have a specific renovation scenario, for example, what type of work will be done? That can affect the protective measures needed.
For protecting your PLATSA furniture during renovation, I would recommend a multi-step approach. First:
- Clean the furniture thoroughly to prevent dirt from settling underneath.
- Use breathable fabric covers or special furniture covers that keep dust out while avoiding condensation (otherwise moisture could cause damage).
- Foam or felt pads on exposed areas protect against scratches.
- If possible, avoid placing the furniture directly next to sanding or plastering spots.
Additionally, I suggest carefully dusting the furniture with a dry microfiber cloth after removing the covers.
Very important: For painting work, the protective cover should be thick enough to prevent paint splatters from seeping through.
Do you already have a specific renovation scenario, for example, what type of work will be done? That can affect the protective measures needed.
Hello kehaydar,
I would divide my approach into three clear steps:
1. Preparation: Move furniture to appropriate locations, dust off, and perform a thorough cleaning of surfaces.
2. Apply protective layer: 120µm (micrometer) thick construction dust covers or specialized painter’s plastic sheeting work well for this, as they are tear-resistant and water-repellent. Additionally, you can protect furniture edges with foam edge guards to absorb impacts.
3. Protection during work: Make sure not to lean heavy tools against the furniture and, if necessary, create temporary barriers using boxes or wooden boards as an outer layer to prevent physical damage.
If you are doing sanding work, I recommend cleaning the rooms thoroughly beforehand and vacuuming the working areas to minimize dust with wind and air circulation. Dust masks are also important for you.
Feel free to provide more details about the specific renovation project so I can offer more targeted advice.
I would divide my approach into three clear steps:
1. Preparation: Move furniture to appropriate locations, dust off, and perform a thorough cleaning of surfaces.
2. Apply protective layer: 120µm (micrometer) thick construction dust covers or specialized painter’s plastic sheeting work well for this, as they are tear-resistant and water-repellent. Additionally, you can protect furniture edges with foam edge guards to absorb impacts.
3. Protection during work: Make sure not to lean heavy tools against the furniture and, if necessary, create temporary barriers using boxes or wooden boards as an outer layer to prevent physical damage.
If you are doing sanding work, I recommend cleaning the rooms thoroughly beforehand and vacuuming the working areas to minimize dust with wind and air circulation. Dust masks are also important for you.
Gafiel schrieb:I can only emphasize this. The further the furniture is from the dust source, the lower the risk.
Plan, die Möbel nicht direkt neben Schleif- oder Putzstellen zu platzieren, wenn möglich.
Feel free to provide more details about the specific renovation project so I can offer more targeted advice.
LOGEMIN schrieb:
Please provide more details about the exact renovation project so I can offer more targeted advice.Thank you for the detailed response.Regarding the renovation: a complete interior painting is planned, including sanding the ceilings (fine sanding dust) and partial replastering of walls, as well as painting work with paints and varnishes. The furniture generally cannot be moved far because it is quite heavy and large (especially the PLATSA systems combined with fronts).
I would mainly like to know how to best protect the furniture from the fine sanding dust (which spreads everywhere), plaster dust, paint splatters, and mechanical damage, without damaging the furniture itself or roughening the surfaces.
Additionally, I would like to know if there are any recommended special protective products that can be removed easily without leaving any residue.
Hello,
for renovations involving fine sanding dust and painting work, it is especially important to use solvent-free and residue-free protective films.
Recommendations:
- PE films with static adhesion that can be easily removed also offer good protection against paint splatters and do not stick to surfaces.
- Felt or foam pads are excellent for preventing mechanical damage to edges.
- When applying protective materials, always test them first on an inconspicuous spot to ensure no discoloration or surface damage occurs.
Good ventilation of the renovation rooms is also important to avoid moisture buildup on furniture surfaces, which can result from covering them.
One option to still use the furniture is to combine protective film with an additional protective fleece applied to heavily stressed areas. This helps prevent scratches and makes any marks visible early on.
For paint splatters, the film should not just be loosely placed but carefully secured, for example with painter's tape along the edges; keeping it sealed from the furniture prevents paint pigments from penetrating.
for renovations involving fine sanding dust and painting work, it is especially important to use solvent-free and residue-free protective films.
Recommendations:
- PE films with static adhesion that can be easily removed also offer good protection against paint splatters and do not stick to surfaces.
- Felt or foam pads are excellent for preventing mechanical damage to edges.
- When applying protective materials, always test them first on an inconspicuous spot to ensure no discoloration or surface damage occurs.
Good ventilation of the renovation rooms is also important to avoid moisture buildup on furniture surfaces, which can result from covering them.
kehaydar schrieb:
I would especially like to know how to best protect the furniture from fine sanding dust (which gets everywhere), plaster dust, paint splatters, and mechanical damage, without damaging the furniture itself or roughening the surfaces.
One option to still use the furniture is to combine protective film with an additional protective fleece applied to heavily stressed areas. This helps prevent scratches and makes any marks visible early on.
For paint splatters, the film should not just be loosely placed but carefully secured, for example with painter's tape along the edges; keeping it sealed from the furniture prevents paint pigments from penetrating.
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