Hello everyone,
I have bought some Malm furniture from IKEA and I’m thinking about how to refresh and neatly repaint it myself. I’m particularly interested in the process from sanding to priming and finally painting. Which materials are suitable for the paint, what preparation steps are absolutely necessary, and how can I prevent the surface from peeling or becoming uneven later on? It would be great if someone could share their experience, especially regarding which tools and types of paint have worked well, as well as any tips about drying times and intermediate sanding.
Thank you in advance!
I have bought some Malm furniture from IKEA and I’m thinking about how to refresh and neatly repaint it myself. I’m particularly interested in the process from sanding to priming and finally painting. Which materials are suitable for the paint, what preparation steps are absolutely necessary, and how can I prevent the surface from peeling or becoming uneven later on? It would be great if someone could share their experience, especially regarding which tools and types of paint have worked well, as well as any tips about drying times and intermediate sanding.
Thank you in advance!
Joshbe schrieb:
1. Preparation: Thoroughly clean the furniture, possibly with a mild cleaner, and lightly sand off old paint or varnish residues (grit 120-180).Thank you for the detailed tips! Regarding sanding: Is it enough to just roughen the surface, or do you really have to completely remove the old paint or varnish? I’m especially concerned about damaging the melamine coating if I remove too much.
LOGEMIN schrieb:
Common mistakes: Insufficient sanding and no primer often lead to peeling later on.Could you recommend a specific primer product that will definitely adhere to melamine?
That would really help me, as I find it difficult to navigate the differences between products at hardware stores.
karlafi schrieb:
Is it enough to just roughen the surface, or do you really have to remove the old paint completely?You don’t have to remove the paint completely if the surface is intact. Lightly sanding with 180-220 grit sandpaper is usually sufficient to improve adhesion.
karlafi schrieb:
Can you recommend a specific primer that will definitely stick to melamine?Primers designed for adhesion promotion work well, such as "Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3" or "OPTI Haftgrund renovierlack." Both are water-based and provide good bonding to smooth surfaces. They can be found at hardware stores under primers for plastic or melamine.
Hey, I just refinished my Malm – the result is awesome! 🙂
My tip: Be patient, don’t rush the painting, and make sure to sand really well between coats!
That crucial sanding between layers makes all the difference; otherwise, the paint won’t dry smooth. Using a foam roller works great for this.
Good luck, you’ve got this! 🙂
My tip: Be patient, don’t rush the painting, and make sure to sand really well between coats!
That crucial sanding between layers makes all the difference; otherwise, the paint won’t dry smooth. Using a foam roller works great for this.
Good luck, you’ve got this! 🙂
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