ᐅ How can I protect Ikea Brimnes furniture from sunlight and fading?
Created on: 31 Jul 2020 10:12
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gugo58
Hello everyone,
a few months ago, I bought an Ikea Brimnes sideboard that I really like. However, I noticed that its surface fades over time when exposed to direct sunlight, which of course affects its appearance. My question to the community is: How can I best protect Ikea Brimnes furniture from sunlight and the resulting fading? Are there any specific methods, products, or approaches you would recommend to preserve the furniture from UV exposure as effectively as possible? I am interested in both practical protection measures and advice on surface care or possible films that could be applied. Thanks for your tips!
a few months ago, I bought an Ikea Brimnes sideboard that I really like. However, I noticed that its surface fades over time when exposed to direct sunlight, which of course affects its appearance. My question to the community is: How can I best protect Ikea Brimnes furniture from sunlight and the resulting fading? Are there any specific methods, products, or approaches you would recommend to preserve the furniture from UV exposure as effectively as possible? I am interested in both practical protection measures and advice on surface care or possible films that could be applied. Thanks for your tips!
I can really understand how frustrating fading is—especially when you like the piece of furniture a lot and want to keep it for a long time.
What helped me was arranging my Brimnes furniture so that it only gets direct sunlight in the morning or evening, meaning the exposure is less intense. I also use curtains that I close when the sun is strong.
Still, it’s important to give the furniture some rest from sunlight—so avoid constant exposure for 8 hours straight.
I also think proper care is key—I’m very careful and only use a soft, damp cloth for cleaning.
What helped me was arranging my Brimnes furniture so that it only gets direct sunlight in the morning or evening, meaning the exposure is less intense. I also use curtains that I close when the sun is strong.
Still, it’s important to give the furniture some rest from sunlight—so avoid constant exposure for 8 hours straight.
I also think proper care is key—I’m very careful and only use a soft, damp cloth for cleaning.
I find it interesting how often the well-known advice "simply keep furniture out of direct sunlight" is suggested as a solution. That sounds logical, but in times of large windows and open living spaces, it is unrealistic for many.
Why not turn this around and consider whether Ikea could introduce an innovation? Would a special UV-resistant film coating make sense? Or a version with real varnish instead of film? I believe many customers would be willing to pay a little more for longer-lasting protection.
With a bit more pressure from buyers, such improvements could be implemented faster, instead of always being told "don’t put the furniture in the sun."
Your question clearly shows that there is a need.
Why not turn this around and consider whether Ikea could introduce an innovation? Would a special UV-resistant film coating make sense? Or a version with real varnish instead of film? I believe many customers would be willing to pay a little more for longer-lasting protection.
With a bit more pressure from buyers, such improvements could be implemented faster, instead of always being told "don’t put the furniture in the sun."
gugo58 schrieb:
Are there any specific methods, products, or approaches you would recommend to protect furniture from UV exposure as long as possible?
Your question clearly shows that there is a need.
Another technical note: In addition to UV protection, temperature and humidity also affect the weathering of furniture with laminate surfaces. High heat from sunlight can make plastic laminates brittle, increasing their susceptibility to mechanical damage and accelerating fading.
Therefore, it is important not only to reduce direct sunlight exposure but also to maintain a suitable indoor temperature. Ventilation and air conditioning can help achieve this.
I also recommend protecting furniture from direct heat buildup caused by sunny windows to keep the laminate in good condition over time.
Therefore, it is important not only to reduce direct sunlight exposure but also to maintain a suitable indoor temperature. Ventilation and air conditioning can help achieve this.
I also recommend protecting furniture from direct heat buildup caused by sunny windows to keep the laminate in good condition over time.
GALEO4 schrieb:
Why not flip the idea and consider whether Ikea could introduce an innovation? Wouldn’t a special UV-resistant film coating make sense? Or perhaps a version with real paint instead of a film? I believe many customers would be willing to pay a little extra for longer-lasting protection. I completely agree with this perspective. Ikea produces a large number of furniture pieces protected with inexpensive protective films to keep costs down. However, this leads to the issues of fading and material fatigue.
It might be worthwhile for Ikea to use higher-quality UV-resistant surfaces, especially on models like Brimnes, even if this results in a slightly higher price. Customers would appreciate this in the long run.
For us consumers, this currently means we need to take the best possible precautions with the existing protection. Another tip: regularly dust furniture with a soft, damp cloth to avoid unnecessarily damaging the surface with dust particles.
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