ᐅ Has anyone ever painted the Kallax?

Sanding, plastic primer, followed by acrylic furniture paint. A clear coat at the end helps. Strictly observe drying times.

A small additional note to the previous recommendations: Melamine resin coatings are indeed very smooth and not easy to repaint. It is advisable to use a fine sanding pad or sandpaper with a grit of 220 to slightly roughen the surface without damaging the furniture piece. For priming, I recommend a bonding primer specifically designed for plastics. Afterwards, you can use acrylic paints suitable for furniture. It is also important to use an appropriate brush or a foam roller to avoid brush marks. Sealing with a matte clear coat further increases scratch and impact resistance.

tra_nina schrieb:
It is advisable to use a fine sanding pad or 220-grit sandpaper to slightly roughen the surface

Exactly that, I used a sanding pad, which was much more comfortable than sandpaper. This way, the shelf retains its texture without any “attack” on the edges. 🙂

Regarding colors: Always use water-based acrylic paints. Avoid oil-based paints, as they often damage the surface. After painting, allow the paint to dry thoroughly, otherwise problems may occur later.

PERON schrieb:
And that way, the shelf retains its structure without any damage to the edges.

I can confirm this. During my first painting, I sanded the edges too aggressively. Although it didn’t harm the shelf, it didn’t look good. So: better to sand carefully and proceed slowly.

Thanks for all the tips so far! I’m still curious whether anyone has applied the paint with a roller or a brush? I’m undecided on what works better for a smooth surface, as brushes often leave streaks and rollers might not reach the corners as well. Maybe someone has had practical experience with this?