Hello everyone,
I have a Malm dresser set from Ikea, and I recently noticed that the finish is peeling off in several places. Especially along the edges and on the surfaces, small spots are forming where the finish is coming off. I’m interested in knowing what options there are to protect or repair the finish on this furniture so that the peeling stops or doesn’t get worse. Are there suitable sealants or special paints that can be applied afterwards without negatively affecting the appearance? Should the surface be sanded or prepared in any other way beforehand? I want to keep the effort as low as possible while achieving long-lasting results. Who has experience with this? Looking forward to your tips!
I have a Malm dresser set from Ikea, and I recently noticed that the finish is peeling off in several places. Especially along the edges and on the surfaces, small spots are forming where the finish is coming off. I’m interested in knowing what options there are to protect or repair the finish on this furniture so that the peeling stops or doesn’t get worse. Are there suitable sealants or special paints that can be applied afterwards without negatively affecting the appearance? Should the surface be sanded or prepared in any other way beforehand? I want to keep the effort as low as possible while achieving long-lasting results. Who has experience with this? Looking forward to your tips!
sojasar schrieb:
Should I sand or prepare the surface in any other way beforehand?Yes, definitely! Proper preparation is essential. If the paint is already peeling, you should completely remove the loose paint layer—either by sanding with fine-grit sandpaper or, if possible, using a special paint remover designed for coated surfaces. After that, everything needs to be thoroughly dried and the dust completely wiped off.
When choosing the repaint, consider using a water-based paint if you want to be environmentally friendly, or a solvent-based one for greater durability. Apply several thin coats and allow each coat to fully cure.
If you like, you can apply a thin protective layer afterward using furniture oil or hard wax. This provides additional protection against mechanical stress and moisture.
If you have questions about specific products, I’m happy to help!
temeli schrieb:
What really helps is applying a protective layer of furniture wax after your finish coat of lacquer.I can fully confirm this! Especially when you use the piece of furniture frequently, furniture wax or a special polishing agent significantly extends the durability of the lacquer. And it gives such a nice shine that really brings the furniture to life! 🙂
I did this with my Malm dresser, and so far everything is holding up great. So: first sanding, then lacquer, then wax – it’s truly brilliant! ;-)
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