Hello everyone,
I have a small problem with my KALLAX shelves from IKEA, specifically with the doors that I painted later using spray paint. Now the doors are sticking at the hinges or the edges and won’t open or close properly. I suspect that the spray paint stuck to the seals or hinges because it wasn’t fully dried or perhaps remained too tacky on the surface.
My question to you is: How can I make these doors move smoothly again without damaging the paint? Are there any products or methods to protect the paint while preventing the sticking? I would prefer not to have to repaint completely, as that would be quite labor-intensive.
I would appreciate any helpful tips or experiences, thank you in advance!
I have a small problem with my KALLAX shelves from IKEA, specifically with the doors that I painted later using spray paint. Now the doors are sticking at the hinges or the edges and won’t open or close properly. I suspect that the spray paint stuck to the seals or hinges because it wasn’t fully dried or perhaps remained too tacky on the surface.
My question to you is: How can I make these doors move smoothly again without damaging the paint? Are there any products or methods to protect the paint while preventing the sticking? I would prefer not to have to repaint completely, as that would be quite labor-intensive.
I would appreciate any helpful tips or experiences, thank you in advance!
Thank you all for your answers!
Using very fine sandpaper followed by cleaning with isopropanol sounds like a good approach.
Kenkeo, you mentioned silicone grease – do you really mean an oil or a spray? Could that leave unpleasant marks on painted surfaces?
I want to avoid the paint becoming dull or showing discoloration.
Would it help to carefully remove the doors, work on everything, and then rehang them, or is it sufficient to do this with the doors still installed?
Using very fine sandpaper followed by cleaning with isopropanol sounds like a good approach.
Kenkeo, you mentioned silicone grease – do you really mean an oil or a spray? Could that leave unpleasant marks on painted surfaces?
I want to avoid the paint becoming dull or showing discoloration.
Would it help to carefully remove the doors, work on everything, and then rehang them, or is it sufficient to do this with the doors still installed?
Ronreo schrieb:
Kenkeo, you mentioned silicone grease – do you really mean an oil or as a spray? Couldn’t that leave unsightly marks on painted surfaces?Hey Ronreo, I actually use silicone spray. It hardly soaks in, doesn’t leave greasy residues, and is very easy to apply. Just a very thin layer on the hinge pins or moving parts.
I would avoid wetting painted surfaces and rather treat only the metal parts with it. And yes, removing the doors is definitely more convenient; it gives you better access and you can clean everything properly.
You should use the sandpaper very gently on the paint edges—that’s really just a light dulling to prevent any adhesive surfaces remaining.
Hello Ronreo,
I would like to add that when spray painting furniture pieces, it is essential to allow sufficient drying time for the paint to reach its full hardness. Depending on the product, this can take more than 24 hours.
If the doors still stick despite the drying time, also check whether you may have painted over seals or rubber bumpers. These can absorb the paint and become sticky.
For lubricants, silicone spray is a good choice because it remains transparent and is safe for painted surfaces.
My tip: Remove the doors, lightly sand them, then clean with isopropanol and finally apply the spray to metal and moving parts. Be careful not to spray onto the painted surfaces in order to preserve their appearance.
Good luck, and feel free to get in touch if you have any more questions later on!
I would like to add that when spray painting furniture pieces, it is essential to allow sufficient drying time for the paint to reach its full hardness. Depending on the product, this can take more than 24 hours.
If the doors still stick despite the drying time, also check whether you may have painted over seals or rubber bumpers. These can absorb the paint and become sticky.
For lubricants, silicone spray is a good choice because it remains transparent and is safe for painted surfaces.
My tip: Remove the doors, lightly sand them, then clean with isopropanol and finally apply the spray to metal and moving parts. Be careful not to spray onto the painted surfaces in order to preserve their appearance.
Good luck, and feel free to get in touch if you have any more questions later on!
Israel62 schrieb:
Remove the doors, lightly sand the contact points, wipe them clean, and apply silicone spray to the hinges. After that, the doors will hang like new again.Thank you, that really sounds like the right approach. I will take the doors off tomorrow and proceed as described.
One last question about sandpaper: What grit is truly recommended? Should you follow up with a finer grit afterwards?
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