ᐅ My Kallax unit got scratched after being moved – is repainting an option?
Created on: 14 Dec 2018 18:07
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bigo5
Hello everyone,
I recently moved my Kallax shelf, and unfortunately, some scratches appeared on the painted wood on the side. Now I’m wondering: Is it generally possible to repaint or touch up the damaged surface of a Kallax unit myself without causing color differences or uneven coating?
Does anyone have experience with whether a special paint or treatment is recommended for this? I want to avoid making the shelf look worse than before. Also, I would like to know if repainting makes sense when the surface is more melamine-coated.
Thanks and best regards!
I recently moved my Kallax shelf, and unfortunately, some scratches appeared on the painted wood on the side. Now I’m wondering: Is it generally possible to repaint or touch up the damaged surface of a Kallax unit myself without causing color differences or uneven coating?
Does anyone have experience with whether a special paint or treatment is recommended for this? I want to avoid making the shelf look worse than before. Also, I would like to know if repainting makes sense when the surface is more melamine-coated.
Thanks and best regards!
Hey bigo5,
I really like that you’re approaching the topic so thoroughly. 🙂
Regarding the painting: If you want to go that route, use thinned acrylic paint and apply several thin layers. This usually helps prevent the paint from looking uneven.
But maybe repair wax could be a fun and quick alternative for you that doesn’t take up too much time. 🙂
Don’t feel stressed—furniture is meant to be used, and little scratches are part of its charm, right? 😉
Good luck!
I really like that you’re approaching the topic so thoroughly. 🙂
Regarding the painting: If you want to go that route, use thinned acrylic paint and apply several thin layers. This usually helps prevent the paint from looking uneven.
But maybe repair wax could be a fun and quick alternative for you that doesn’t take up too much time. 🙂
Don’t feel stressed—furniture is meant to be used, and little scratches are part of its charm, right? 😉
Good luck!
Gregory schrieb:
1) Lightly sand the affected area (e.g., with fine 400-grit sandpaper) to give the paint some grip.I can only agree with that. When preparing the surface, it’s important to sand it very gently without damaging the surrounding melamine-coated area.
If your scratch is a bit deeper, you can apply a special filler for wood/melamine before painting, which is easy to sand and can be painted over.
naudan schrieb:
Alternatively, you can use repair kits specifically designed for scratches on such surfaces.These kits are really useful, especially if you’re not a professional and the damaged area is small.
One more tip: When testing paint, always pay attention to the drying times of the paint used—better to let the layers dry thoroughly. And it’s best to use a topcoat or clear coat as a protective finish.
How large exactly is the scratched area? That makes a big difference in which method makes the most sense.