ᐅ The KALLAX surface has become dull – any ideas for repainting?
Created on: 22 Jun 2016 19:03
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dirkus
Hello everyone,
I recently noticed that the surface of my Kallax shelf has become quite dull. Originally, it had a nice gloss, but after some time, the surface now looks matte and somewhat "worn" — almost as if the paint or protective coating is no longer intact.
I’m now considering repainting the surface since the shelf is otherwise very practical and sturdy. Has anyone had experience with this? What type of paint or sealant would be recommended for a surface like this?
It is important for me that the result at least restores that satin-matte finish and is also fairly resistant to scratches and moisture. Tips on surface preparation (sanding, etc.) and which materials to use would be very helpful as well.
Thanks in advance for your ideas and advice!
I recently noticed that the surface of my Kallax shelf has become quite dull. Originally, it had a nice gloss, but after some time, the surface now looks matte and somewhat "worn" — almost as if the paint or protective coating is no longer intact.
I’m now considering repainting the surface since the shelf is otherwise very practical and sturdy. Has anyone had experience with this? What type of paint or sealant would be recommended for a surface like this?
It is important for me that the result at least restores that satin-matte finish and is also fairly resistant to scratches and moisture. Tips on surface preparation (sanding, etc.) and which materials to use would be very helpful as well.
Thanks in advance for your ideas and advice!
Islaso schrieb:
How finely did you sand it? Did you sand the entire surface or just roughen it up a bit?For dull KALLAX surfaces, I would definitely sand the entire area thoroughly; otherwise, the new paint won’t adhere well.
That happened to me with my shelf—I was too cautious and only lightly rubbed the surface, and the scratches immediately reappeared afterwards. Proper preparation is truly essential, even though it takes a lot of work.
But don’t worry, if you take your time, the result will be really solid. Lots of patience!
FELOTAU schrieb:
Proper preparation is really the keyI can only agree. I was overwhelmed at first, but thoroughly sanding everything until it’s uniformly dull worked wonders for me.
One more tip: After sanding, always wipe down with a damp cloth and let it dry completely before applying the primer.
If you want to remove the old paint entirely, fine sandpaper or wet sanding is also an option. But usually, roughening the surface is enough.
Thank you very much for all the tips so far, they have been very helpful!
Tomorrow I will start with the preparation and thoroughly clean and sand the shelf – now I know I really need to do it completely, not just roughen the surface. The idea of using PU varnish sounds good, so I will look online for suitable products. Don’t forget the primer, very important!
Do you have any experience with the odor emissions of PU varnish? I’m a bit concerned because I don’t have much option for fresh air in the room.
If you have any additional tips for low-emission products, I’d be happy to hear them. And thanks again to everyone who has engaged so thoroughly with my topic 🙂
Tomorrow I will start with the preparation and thoroughly clean and sand the shelf – now I know I really need to do it completely, not just roughen the surface. The idea of using PU varnish sounds good, so I will look online for suitable products. Don’t forget the primer, very important!
Do you have any experience with the odor emissions of PU varnish? I’m a bit concerned because I don’t have much option for fresh air in the room.
If you have any additional tips for low-emission products, I’d be happy to hear them. And thanks again to everyone who has engaged so thoroughly with my topic 🙂
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