ᐅ Which types of paint are best suited for IKEA BESTA furniture?
Created on: 10 Sep 2023 12:17
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Kinno
Hello everyone, I want to repaint my IKEA Besta furniture and I’m wondering which types of paint are best suited for this. The surfaces of the Besta fronts are mostly melamine-coated or made of MDF with a foil, so I’m wondering whether it’s better to use traditional synthetic or acrylic paint, or rather water-based acrylic paint, in order to achieve a durable, smooth, and scratch-resistant finish.
Which types of paint have you used on the Besta carcass and especially on the doors and fronts? I would appreciate specific recommendations, especially regarding the process (preparation, priming, sanding) and what protects best against damage. Are there any special paints that work particularly well on the usually quite smooth melamine surface or the foil fronts?
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Which types of paint have you used on the Besta carcass and especially on the doors and fronts? I would appreciate specific recommendations, especially regarding the process (preparation, priming, sanding) and what protects best against damage. Are there any special paints that work particularly well on the usually quite smooth melamine surface or the foil fronts?
Thanks for sharing your experience!
FLONE41 schrieb:
Do you already have specific paints or brands in mind?This is crucial because not all paints offer the same adhesion or scratch resistance on melamine and laminates.
I have had very good experiences with a 2-component polyurethane paint called "Xyladecor 2K PU." It is somewhat more expensive but significantly more durable against everyday wear.
For the primer, I also use "AP Adhesion Primer for Plastics" – this reduces the risk of the paint peeling off.
Thank you for the helpful answers so far!
I have an additional question: Are there any recommended alternatives to sanding melamine or foil surfaces? Sometimes you read about chemical adhesion promoters or primer sprays that are said to replace sanding.
I would prefer a method that creates as little dust as possible and is less labor-intensive, but I don’t want to risk the paint peeling off later or not adhering permanently.
Does anyone here have practical experience with such products on Besta or similar furniture?
I have an additional question: Are there any recommended alternatives to sanding melamine or foil surfaces? Sometimes you read about chemical adhesion promoters or primer sprays that are said to replace sanding.
I would prefer a method that creates as little dust as possible and is less labor-intensive, but I don’t want to risk the paint peeling off later or not adhering permanently.
Does anyone here have practical experience with such products on Besta or similar furniture?
Hi Kinno,
Yes, there are adhesion primers designed specifically for smooth plastic surfaces. However, these hardly replace sanding; they usually complement it. If you want to completely avoid sanding, you must apply the adhesion primer very carefully and allow it to dry thoroughly.
You can reduce dust by using fine abrasive pads instead of sandpaper.
My advice: In any case, do a light sanding, even if you use a primer, to ensure reliable adhesion.
Kinno schrieb:
Are there recommended alternatives to sanding melamine or laminated surfaces?
Yes, there are adhesion primers designed specifically for smooth plastic surfaces. However, these hardly replace sanding; they usually complement it. If you want to completely avoid sanding, you must apply the adhesion primer very carefully and allow it to dry thoroughly.
You can reduce dust by using fine abrasive pads instead of sandpaper.
My advice: In any case, do a light sanding, even if you use a primer, to ensure reliable adhesion.
I was surprised myself at how delicate melamine surfaces are.
Regarding dust-free conditions: sanding with a very fine sanding pad and then using adhesive film to remove dust particles. This minimizes dirt. I also like to use adhesion primer as an additional step.
And if you want to keep it simple: water-based spray paints help but are not as durable as two-component (2K) paints. For frequently used items, I recommend 2K paint.
Regarding dust-free conditions: sanding with a very fine sanding pad and then using adhesive film to remove dust particles. This minimizes dirt. I also like to use adhesion primer as an additional step.
And if you want to keep it simple: water-based spray paints help but are not as durable as two-component (2K) paints. For frequently used items, I recommend 2K paint.