ᐅ Is it possible to repaint MALM furniture myself without making mistakes?
Created on: 7 Oct 2020 10:07
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Frederik32
Hello everyone, I am currently considering painting an IKEA Malm piece of furniture myself to make it more personalized. My main question is: Can I paint Malm furniture on my own without making mistakes, even though I have no professional experience with painting? What should I especially pay attention to in order to achieve the smoothest and most durable finish possible? I would really appreciate tips regarding preparation, the right type of paint and tools, as well as any common pitfalls to avoid. Thanks in advance!
Hey Frederik32, I really want to encourage you to give it a try yourself! 🙂 The challenge is what makes it exciting. I painted my MALM dresser myself, and it was a lot of fun! Of course, I was a bit nervous at first, but with some patience, it works really well!
Good luck!
Friedrich schrieb:That sounds like a valuable learning experience! Thanks for sharing! Always remember: patience is key!
I didn’t take enough time sanding and priming, and that later caused some small bubbles and peeling.
Good luck!
It’s great to see such a lively discussion on this topic here!
nanidra schrieb:I think projects like this are enriching. Of course, it’s not always perfect, but everyone makes mistakes sometimes. That’s what makes it so endearing! For anyone willing to give it a try: just go for it! Don’t be afraid of mistakes. And if something goes wrong, just take a deep breath and learn from it 🙂
Some people quickly turn an ambitious DIY project into a paint disaster – why not just leave the piece of furniture as it is or have it done professionally?
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