Hello everyone,
Some time ago, I bought a painted Kallax shelf unit, which is quite well made. However, I recently noticed that the painted surface is chipping off in some areas—especially along the edges and corners. It appears that the paint has loosened either due to mechanical stress or moisture.
I would like to know how to properly repair these paint damages so that the repair is not noticeable and the area doesn’t suffer further damage.
It would be helpful to get specific advice on which materials and tools to use, and whether any preparation is needed before the repair, such as sanding, cleaning, or priming.
Has anyone had experience with painted furniture from Kallax or similar products that had this kind of damage?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Some time ago, I bought a painted Kallax shelf unit, which is quite well made. However, I recently noticed that the painted surface is chipping off in some areas—especially along the edges and corners. It appears that the paint has loosened either due to mechanical stress or moisture.
I would like to know how to properly repair these paint damages so that the repair is not noticeable and the area doesn’t suffer further damage.
It would be helpful to get specific advice on which materials and tools to use, and whether any preparation is needed before the repair, such as sanding, cleaning, or priming.
Has anyone had experience with painted furniture from Kallax or similar products that had this kind of damage?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi Sebastian,
I like it when someone approaches things so systematically! 👌
Here’s a small tip from me: After painting, gently sand the surface with very fine sandpaper (e.g., 800 grit) to restore the smooth finish and help the repaired area blend in better. Then, you can lightly polish the spot with furniture polish – this brings back the shine and provides protection.
Good luck with the repair! 🙂
I like it when someone approaches things so systematically! 👌
Here’s a small tip from me: After painting, gently sand the surface with very fine sandpaper (e.g., 800 grit) to restore the smooth finish and help the repaired area blend in better. Then, you can lightly polish the spot with furniture polish – this brings back the shine and provides protection.
Good luck with the repair! 🙂
S
sebastianl1 Feb 2017 09:12I just wanted to give some brief feedback.
The repair went well overall! I lightly sanded the affected areas, cleaned them with isopropanol, and applied several thin coats of satin acrylic paint from the hardware store. I allowed each layer to dry thoroughly and only had to sand lightly between coats. Finally, I used some furniture polish and, of course, some patience.
The result is hardly noticeable, and the surface is smooth and stable again.
Many thanks for the detailed and helpful tips, especially to giabau and REOHEINRIC for your precise instructions!
The repair went well overall! I lightly sanded the affected areas, cleaned them with isopropanol, and applied several thin coats of satin acrylic paint from the hardware store. I allowed each layer to dry thoroughly and only had to sand lightly between coats. Finally, I used some furniture polish and, of course, some patience.
The result is hardly noticeable, and the surface is smooth and stable again.
Many thanks for the detailed and helpful tips, especially to giabau and REOHEINRIC for your precise instructions!
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