Sliding wardrobe to cover with auto-enamel color layout. How to repaint furniture from dark to light at home

• Lacquers are mainly used to give antique furniture, but well-groomed appearance, noble and rich. In this case, the surface is painted over several times after each layer has completely dried.
• Varnishes are also needed to fix the color and protect the surface from scratches and minor damage.
• Lacquer will be needed even if you decide to paint the chest of drawers antique or in Provence style.

The choice of brushes and roller

After choosing a paint, special attention should be paid to brushes and rollers. Why not save on painting supplies if you decide to update the chest of drawers with your own hands?

• At right technology processing old surface and a good staining cabinet will be maintain its appearance for several years.
• When using bad brushes, you will not save freshly painted furniture from sticking hairs or lint, which is almost impossible to fix imperceptibly.

If your task is to paint a large smooth surface, then to work suitable for both roller and aerosols.

ATTENTION: Do not leave the brushes dry during work, it is better to put them in a jar of water, otherwise they will quickly become unusable

Technologies and methods of painting

Do not forget about other important painting tools and materials such as sandpaper or sander, primer, putty, thinner, and varnish. All this is necessary to comply with the technology of proper staining.

Equipment:

1. Sandpaper different grit is needed for preliminary rubbing of the old layer of paint and surface polishing.
2. Primer needed for sealing small cracks on the surface of wood or chipboard.
3. Putty (you can take a car) and a spatula will come in handy if available deep scratches, chips.
4. A solvent or white spirit is needed to degrease the surface before painting for better impregnation.
5. The varnish performs a protective function and gives the furniture a shine.

In general, preparing a cabinet for painting consists of 5 short but very important steps.

1. To start carefully remove the old paint and with medium-grain sanding paper(or machines) level the work surface.
2. All dust must be brushed off, but without using wet rags, sponges etc. Otherwise, the old paint will only absorb better, and the new one will fall poorly.
3. After processing with the finest grain degrease with white spirit(acetone) and apply a primer coat for better adhesion to the paint.
4. If there are large chips, then pre-fill them with putty and rub them to a smooth state. After that, we apply one or two coats of primer.

When you know all the preparation steps, it's time to move on to the main step and figure out how to paint a wooden chest of drawers and chipboard.

Master class number 1. Painting under the stencil

Everything is mixed up in this closet - romanticism, Chinese motifs, and even something from Gzhel. Everyone sees something different in him. Let's learn painting techniques.

Materials and tools

• Prepared cabinet;
• white paint;
• solvent;
• spray paint blue;
• gold paint;
• stencil;
• brushes.

Walkthrough

Step 1.

• We remove all fittings, locks, handles, etc. from the cabinet. Using familiar technology, we will prepare a wooden cabinet for painting.
• On the working surface(on the floor) spread newspapers or big piece polyethylene, so as not to spoil other furniture.

Step 2

1. We take white enamel and solvent. In a small plastic jar dilute the paint and solvent according to the instructions on the can of paint.
2. The paint consumption is also written on the bank, it is better to use this information and dilute immediately required amount. If you mix a little paint, then the second time you can get a different color.
3. Making the background of the picture applying the first coat of paint. Leave until completely dry.

Step 3

1. If the color is saturated and you like it, then take a stencil and put it on the cabinet. Carefully glue on the front side and side walls so that there are no bubbles.
2. Shake the spray paint well and spray it on the stencil. For an even color, one layer of blue paint will be enough, so we do everything the first time.

Step 4

Till blue paint dries paint accessories taken from the closet, in gold leaf. After the parts are dry, screw them into place.

We remove the stencil from the closet and place it in the most visible place in the room - because now it deserves special attention!

You can decorate the cabinet under the stencil, for example, with flowers.

Master class number 2. Updating the cabinet from chipboard

This closet looked very cheap as it was designed from chipboard. But we updated it with a beautiful ornament for the children's room, now it can even fit into the interior of high-tech or modern.

Materials and tools

• Prepared cabinet;
• white paint;
• pencil;
• building level;
• sponge-brush;
• masking tape;
• additionally: protective paint(enamel).

decor process

Step 1.

1. Prepare furniture by cleaning surfaces from roughness, chips, cracks with putty and primer.
2. After use special means need to give dry surfaces completely.
3. We take masking tape and stick it on the front side of the dresser according to your individual idea.
4. We make combinations of triangles along the upper and lower edges, rhombuses in the middle, rectangles in the upper and lower parts. We cut off the strips and make shapes out of them, as shown in the photo.

• We make a rhombus by cutting strips of the same length and placing them perpendicular to each other.
• To make rectangles, first stick the tape evenly, parallel to the cut of the chest of drawers, and with the help of a building level and a pencil, mark equal intervals. Cut through one.

TIP: Pay attention to the placement of the fittings (handles, locks) and the gaps between the drawers - let it be symmetrical rather than even.

Step 2

Step 5

Final step - application protective enamel. It will extend the life of the chipboard cabinet and protect against small mechanical influences such as moisture and dust.

And so stylish closet ready for active use!

Color options can also be as in the photo below.

Master class number 3. Painting a polished cabinet

Someone can’t believe that from an old polished cabinet you can make such a candy in vintage style, and without loss of functionality. And then it is told how to do it.

Materials and tools.

• Old polished cabinet;
• vintage paint (plain acrylic matte);
• white spirit or acetone;
• brushes;
• sandpaper or grinder;
• golden drawer handles.

Coloring process

Step 1.

Despite the fact that we create a vintage effect, the real shabby chest of drawers is useless. Therefore, we carefully prepare it for painting.

1. To do this, remove all the old fittings and grinder we process the entire surface of the chest of drawers. First we use coarse sandpaper, then fine-grained sandpaper.
2. Puttying and priming is not necessary, except for serious chips on the surface. Degrease the surface with white spirit or acetone, let it dry.

TIP: Since the paint will be applied in several layers, it is very important that it is well absorbed into the wood.

Step 2

1. We cover with the first coat of paint. Very thin, you can not try too hard and leave unpainted places.
2. Rub the first layer of fine-grained sandpaper. We clean from dust, but do not use wet rags, sponges, etc. in the process. Wash only with a dry cotton lint-free cloth.
3. Next, apply a second coat of paint, also rubbing it. Let it dry and rub again a little.
4. So repeat until the color becomes even, but a little rough. For this we used matte paint with a vintage effect. After a few days, it will completely absorb and dry out and begin to turn yellow (pay attention to the instructions on the can so that you do not have to repaint everything again later). To avoid this, you can try this staining method on a small and inconspicuous area. Proceed to full coloring when you are satisfied with the result.

If you bought new handles, check if they match your color and screw them into place. Golden brass carved handles with patterns fit the white antique chest of drawers.

Check the chest of drawers for compliance with your requirements - it is still comfortable, beautiful, and here's the paradox - modern. Vintage is in fashion now!

Wallpaper or film

When applying film or any other paper covering to update the cabinet, it should be remembered that we use the cabinet every day. And usually such a coating does not last long, but it is very simple in execution.

Cloth covered

This is the most painstaking way to update the cabinet, when the fabric is stretched over the entire plane. The method is quite outdated. But maybe someone will like it.

Dot painting for a polished cafe

Dot painting is perfect for a polished cabinet. In this case, it is not necessary to remove the varnish and grind the surface. The technique is simple:

• Draw with a marker
• The marker is painted with paint using dots. Details - here.

Ideas for updating the closet

If you have an old cabinet, cupboard or wall at home, don't rush to throw them away and buy them. new furniture. Old things are sometimes very stylish and will look great in the interior if they are updated just a little. To do this, you need to clean the surface from residues old paint and varnish, and then cover them on top with a new layer of paint. At the same time, we always have the opportunity to experiment and pick up some completely new shade.

Today we will small master class painting furniture at home. First, we will tell you in sufficient detail and show how to update and paint an old shabby cabinet. And then we will give a number of other examples of coloring a variety of interior items.

Painting in the light color of an old dark pedestal

This is what the cabinet looks like, which we will paint and give it a completely new look.

We decided to paint the cabinet in juicy light shades: ivory and light green. But first you need to clean the surfaces well. First of all, we disassemble the cabinet to the maximum, removing everything that can be removed from it: doors, handles, pull out and disconnect drawers, etc. To do this, we need various screwdrivers and other tools.

Preparation for painting furniture, cleaning surfaces

Now you can start cleaning the surfaces. The most important thing is to remove the layer of varnish, paint residue, wax, grease and other contaminants. The easiest way to do this is with coarse sandpaper. We take the skin and go through each detail with sweeping sweeping movements along the fibers. Just don't put in too much effort. And then you can wipe a thin veneer through and through! If suddenly this happened, you will have to putty the surface in order to heal the “wounds” inflicted on the tree. And this is extra work, which we do not need at all.

After treating the surface with coarse sandpaper, sweep it with a wide brush. It is important! Be sure to use a brush, not a rag or rags. Why? Yes, because with a rag you will hammer some of the dust back into the micro-holes on the surface of the furniture.

Now we go over the surface of the part again, but with fine sandpaper. Especially carefully it is necessary to process hard-to-reach places, which were difficult to reach with coarse-grained sandpaper. Again brush the surface with a brush.

Another important point. Before painting parts, you need to carefully clean the room. This is done to avoid getting small dust particles and specks on the surface of the furniture during its painting or immediately after the end of the process.

We wipe the surface of the parts with a damp, freshly wrung out clean cloth. Then we wipe again, already dry.

Choice of paint, primer and brushes

In this case, we decided to use acrylic paint and the same soil. This paint is odorless, easily diluted with water when thickened, it can be mixed to obtain the desired shades.

We will paint with brushes. So it is more convenient to get a uniform color over the entire surface, including in hard-to-reach places. Do not take cheap brushes, because the result may be completely unsuccessful.

With a primer, everything is simple - since we take acrylic paint, then the primer is the same. In this case, the paint will hold much better.

Parts painting process

At first thin layer apply primer. There is nothing complicated here, but it is better to read the instructions on the material bank beforehand. The primer can be gently applied with a roller. You can use a brush to cover some areas.

Initially, it was conceived to paint the cabinet in two colors. We managed to buy ivory color paint in a store, but to get the desired light green shade, I had to mix white and green paint.

First, paint all the details with a lighter paint. In our case, ivory. You can paint in one layer, or you can paint in two. Before applying each layer, you need to wait until the previous one is completely dry.

After painting the furniture in the first color, you need to glue the parts that you will not paint with the second color. You can glue them not completely, but only along the contour. And after that - we paint the desired surfaces in light green color. If you want, then apply a second layer. After drying, remove the paper stickers.

After the paint has dried, carefully apply acrylic varnish on top. We will apply it with a foam sponge. It is advisable to apply 2-3 coats of varnish. Before applying each, we wait for the previous one to dry.

After the varnish has dried, screw all the handles. We collect furniture completely. And now you can gild individual elements. As a result, we get such a wonderful view in the Provence style:

Examples of repainting furniture

And now a few interesting examples similar repainting of various pieces of furniture.

Repainting a dark chest of drawers in a wonderful light green color. Don't forget to gild the handles too!

The dark blue table was pretty pretty as it was. But when changing the interior, it had to be repainted in a milky-cream shade.

A chest of drawers in a dull wood-shaving color has become like a completely different piece of furniture! Pay attention to the gray moldings and silver handles.

Another example of giving an old chest of drawers a bright and rich Provencal style.

And here, from an old chest of drawers, we got a thing in a sort of “techno” style.

You can repaint the chair too!

And even a chair! Go ahead and experiment, good luck!

In every house there is furniture , which is of paramount importance in the interior of the room. Wherever she stands, no matter what she is - a closet, a chair, a table, a soft corner, she stands in front of everyone. In addition to the main purpose of furniture should be a pleasant sight, and it can serve as a decoration of the room.

Metamorphosis in White color- This great way extend the life of old interior items.

Unfortunately, it does not happen that a favorite subject furniture long time remained as if it had been brought from the store. After time, any thing loses its former attractiveness, grows old. Needs regular maintenance and refurbishment furniture . A chipboard cabinet has turned into junk, this cannot be an excuse to take it to a landfill. It can be easily updated, you just need to paint it. At good care old furniture will last for many, many years, because it is much stronger than modern.

Yes, and the budget will not suffer, since the expenses will be negligible if you were buying a new cabinet.

The one who decided to paint furniture on my own, probably wondered how to do it right. Interior items made of chipboard absorb moisture to a lesser extent than wooden ones. It takes a long time for them to dry.

Chipboard will require less primer than wood.

So how do you paint your closet? ? What paint to apply? The best option would be to use alkyd or acrylic paint on water based. It has many advantages - it has a juicy shade, odorless, which has great importance, when you work indoors, it is easily diluted with water. It is easy enough to wash off to correct inaccuracies during painting. Working with her is a pleasure. Once the paint dries, it will become stronger. Keep this in mind when you apply layers. Ordinary paint on wood or aerosol is also suitable.

There is a wide variety of acrylic paints with a metallic or mother-of-pearl effect.

To thoroughly paint, use varnishes. They will give the furniture the effect of antiquity. She will look great. The plane needs to be painted in several layers, first let each layer dry. This is not their only property.

Varnishes help to fix the color and protect against minor defects.

You can paint the wardrobe different colors, for example, a light base and multi-colored details. For the desired color, add a tone to the white paint. When decorating a children's room, use all the fiction. Having decided what shade you need, apply paint to a small area furniture , so you will understand what color paint will be needed, what will be its brightness.

Each manufacturer produces an appropriate primer for their paint, and it is better to use this particular primer.

Necessary materials and tools

Before you start painting, you need to stock up necessary materials: adhesive tape construction; napkins or rags or sponges; sandpaper different grits to remove the previous layer of paint; degreaser; primer; putty (automotive is quite suitable); solvent or white spirit - will remove the remnants of the old paint; glue; dye; varnish; gloves, for painting it is better to take rubber.

Materials and tools for work.

Of the tools you will need: stationery and carpentry knives; building hair dryer to dry the painted surface; flat brush - it’s better not to save on brushes, buy high-quality ones so that the villi do not remain on the surface; roller; putty knife; screwdrivers; a hammer; nails; drill.

From the furniture you need to remove the fittings, remove the shelves, remove the doors. Then get to work.

Close up the cracks

The appearance of cracks on objects furniture from chipboard, as a rule, moisture ingress contributes, they are also formed due to exposure to heat or frequent opening and closing of doors, without sticking to them, slamming doors. You can remove this defect yourself without resorting to outside help.

To work, you will need a syringe with a needle, clamps, PVA glue.

We fill the syringe with PVA glue, put on the needle. We fill the entire gap of the crack with glue. We attach a clamp to the plane from the side where the crack appeared, and tighten it. Excess glue is removed with a napkin. We leave for a day or two. After the time has passed, we continue the restoration work.

You can get rid of cracks with putty.

We apply the mixture on the plane with a spatula in two layers. The first layer is distributed equally evenly on the surface. We are waiting for it to dry, apply a second layer of putty, also let it dry.

Create a rough surface

Before painting, it is necessary to remove the old layer of paint. We will do it with sandpaper after wiping the surface with a cloth or sponge. Sand in circular motions. First we clean sandpaper coarse grain. We carry out the work carefully, removing the old coating . Be careful not to rub off the veneer layer.

After the procedure, remove the dust with a flat brush, the dust will not be completely removed from the rag and may clog into the surface or cracks. This may affect the paintwork.

We are cleaning again, but already sandpaper fine granularity. We remove dust in the same way. Upon completion of this stage of restoration, it is necessary to carry out a thorough cleaning of the premises.

This is necessary so that in the future dirt does not get on the surface to be painted.

Remove grease and dirt

Chipboard furniture must be cleaned of dirt and grease before painting. For this procedure, fat-dissolving agents are used.

Wash with a sponge or soft cloth, rinse, let dry, wipe with a cloth.

Primer - the main character

The primer is an important part in the process of furniture restoration, with its help you will paint the cabinet with high quality. Also, it will contribute to the rapid drying of the paint, because it does not allow moisture to be absorbed into the surface. A positive point is that after priming, the color saturation of the paint will remain the same as when painting.

If you chose acrylic paint for painting, then you need to take an acrylic-based primer.

Coloring will be very good quality, because the elements of materials for painting are perfectly combined with each other. Before priming, it is important to read the instruction manual, find out how long the primer should dry, since only a dry surface needs to be painted.

Apply it with a roller in a very thin layer, leave for the time indicated in the memo.

The technology of applying paint and varnish on furniture

After the above preparations, we proceed directly to painting.There must be several layers, so the structure of the plane will not be visible. First, paint a tone lighter than the selected color.

The paint needs to be diluted with water from time to time, otherwise it may thicken.

Then we work with the main color, moving the brush in one direction, so the paint lays down evenly.

The number of layers is determined visually, to achieve the desired effect.

If using multiple colors, use masking tape on the edges so that the colors do not mix. It takes a certain time for the furniture to dry completely - about 2-3 days. After we cover the surface with a transparent varnish, this will protect it from external influences.

When the work is completed, we collect the elements of the cabinet.

It is necessary to apply paint or varnish not only for beauty, but also to prevent discharge. hazardous substances in particular formaldehyde. If there are children at home and it is of great importance for you that the finishing materials are odorless, apply acrylic varnishes water based.

After painting, your furniture will not only change appearance, it will become a highlight of the interior.

Another acceptable option is NC varnish. Dries instantly, dusty coating is not noticeable on it. It is better to apply it in two layers. If the furniture already has a certain coating , it would be ideal to apply oil varnish PF-283.

The lining will become strong and sound, will last a very long time.

Want to cover was tinted, use tinted alkyd varnish, especially since color palette quite varied. To add gloss, use yacht varnish, the furniture will look just perfect.

Good for protection as well decorative finishes surfaces made of wood is yacht lacquer.

Of course, the preparation of furniture for painting takes a lot of time. If you ignore them, the proper effect may not be, but coating applied to furniture will quickly fall off. Everything must be done according to the rules. Updating outdated furniture is not difficult, as it might seem.

A little imagination and patience, and a luxurious piece of furniture will appear in the house.

How to artistically paint a closet and make a gradation of colors

Painting is widespread at the present time. People want their apartment or house to be unique, without monotony. And many furniture manufacturers are trying to release products specifically without any embellishment, so that everyone can decorate on their own. Many people approach this process in different ways - they use original style or decorated with copies of famous paintings.

You can give uniqueness to absolutely any furniture, whether it be a chest of drawers, bedside table, wardrobe, table, chair, armchair, change the appearance of the room so that no one recognizes old furniture in the new interior.

Artistic painting is an exciting thing, the furniture will play in a new way. If you love and know how to draw, it will not be difficult to make a real work of art out of an ordinary closet, using all your imagination.For creative work it is worth using acrylic paints. The image must be applied to the base. The main thing is that the theme of the drawing is in complete harmony with the interior. Flora and various patterns will look unique. Furniture painted with craquelure looks very unusual.

Cracks will give the piece of furniture a very old look.

If the closet has many drawers, better fit gradation. You are transitioning between shades of the same color, or you can use different colors. For example, you make a phased transition from green to yellow, or from lilac to pink or blue. In order for the transition to be without sharp boundaries, a colored pigment should be added to the paint each time. You can draw a rainbow or whatever you like.

Particularly original gradation will look in the children's room.

Now there are many ways of alternating colors, all of them deserve sufficient attention. You can use any of them you like. Don't be afraid, create! You just have to want, and everything will work out.

VIDEO: We give new life to an old closet.

Options for updating old cabinets - 50 photo ideas:

Painting allows you to transform furniture that becomes bright accent in the interior. The update method depends on the wear of the model and the design project. Dyes and varnishes allow you to restore even old cabinets and sideboards. The method of decorating interior items is available for independent execution, economical, allows you to embody original ideas decor. Before you paint the cabinet with your own hands, you need to determine the color combinations and type of material.

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Color choice and design

Update an old wardrobe, give typical furniture original design possible by staining. With the help of materials, you can make the surface glossy or matte, perform monochrome decoration or combine contrasting shades, as well as complement the finish with artificial aging and decoupage. When choosing a shade, consider color scheme premises.

The classic option is to paint the furniture white. This will add freshness and light to the interior, the item will become a bright accent in the room. white furniture you can paint semi-antique with your own hands, combining bleaching and grinding.

Saturated shades can prolong use old furniture. Popular colors are green, yellow, red, orange, etc. When using bright colors in the design of furniture, designers recommend painting the walls in neutral tones. Cream, gray, powder shades will be the backdrop for rich colors. The colors of the facades are harmoniously combined with the neutral texture of wood.

Furniture staining is used to create an interior in the Provence style. In the decoration, powdery pastel colors are popular. You can create a rare product by adding craquelure varnish. The material will give the effect of light wear to wooden surfaces.

You can change the design of the kitchen with the help of painting on kitchen cabinets, the option is simple and economical. The sideboard can be monochrome or multi-color - with a combination of bright and neutral colors.

Typical furniture can be transformed with decoupage technique by creating a model in retro style. Painting the rack will be interesting design decision when using stencils, unusual color combinations, artistic painting.

Cabinet painting tools

To paint the cabinet with your own hands, you need to assemble a set of tools. You will need sheets of sandpaper, spatulas, Grinder, primer, putty, solvents, masking tape, paint tray, glue, building hair dryer.

Staining is carried out with brushes - narrow or wide, rollers - velor or foam rubber. A spray gun or an electric spray gun will help to evenly apply a layer. The equipment is used for processing large surfaces.

For work you will need protective equipment: special clothing, goggles and gloves, as well as auxiliary materials: soft rags, sponges.

In order to determine how to paint an old cabinet with your own hands, it is necessary to study the compatibility of the dye with the material from which the furniture is made.

Acrylic-based coatings are the most popular in furniture painting, because. dry quickly, easy to apply, resistant to damage. The paint is diluted with water, which saves materials. The compositions do not have strong odor and quickly erode, so they are suitable for decorating children's rooms, kitchens. The material is applied with a brush or roller.

Painting a cabinet made of chipboard and natural wood done with alkyd dyes. The material contains coloring pigments, kerosene solvent, antiseptic additives.

A popular type of paint is in cans. The material is easy to apply and dries quickly. The paint is evenly distributed.

The choice of material is influenced by design project, because the surface can be glossy or matte. For glossy products you will need an enamel varnish paint which makes the surface shiny. Matte shades are obtained after oil treatment. Transparent paints will help to preserve the natural structure of the tree.

How to prepare a closet for painting

Painting work must be carried out outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. When preparing an old polished cabinet for processing, it is necessary to free the frame by removing removable parts: hinges, doors, handles, drawers, etc.

Then dust, old paint and varnish are removed from the surface of the furniture. To evenly paint the cabinet, you need to clean the surface with sandpaper: first coarse-grained, then fine-grained. It is necessary to eliminate defects to the layer of wood so that the fresh coating lies smoothly.

Then the remaining paint is removed with a wide flat brush. A cloth for cleaning the surface is not recommended, because. the material helps to clog paint residues in the cracks of the wood.

After cleaning the surface, it is necessary to clean the room so that dust and dirt do not spoil the fresh coating.

cabinet painting process

The painting of the cabinet is carried out in several layers. The quality of the surface depends on the number of coatings. Painting in 1 layer allows you to see through the structure of the tree, which is typical for the Provence style. Dense coatings require the application of several coats of paint. Smears are made in one direction. Each layer must dry thoroughly.

When combining several colors, a material of a lighter shade is first applied. After drying, proceed to the application of a dark tone. Masking tape is applied to the boundaries of the plots so as not to damage the boundaries of the surfaces.

The furniture is allowed to dry, then a clear matt varnish is applied to protect the painted surface. Works are performed with a sponge made of foam rubber. The varnish can be applied to the surface several times. The furniture must be dried, then the elements must be assembled, drawers, doors, fittings put in.

Priming process

Priming allows you to reduce paint consumption, level and strengthen the surface. Processing is carried out with a primer corresponding to the type of paint. It is necessary to comply with the requirements for the drying time of the material specified in the instructions for the composition. It is important to calculate the amount of surface area for processing, so that there is no shortage of raw materials. The work is carried out with a roller, the product is applied in a thin layer and left to dry.

Restoration of old furniture interesting option update interior elements and show your creativity. It is not necessary to contact furniture store or to the factory and buy new furniture. Having shown imagination, you can give tables, chairs, shelves an attractive look and special zest. The most simple and economical option how to update an old wardrobe - paint furniture using decorative paints and varnishes.

Also for restoration, you can use wallpapering, decoupage, photo printing, photo wallpaper and decorative plaster. But which way to choose?

The simplest and inexpensive way update a cabinet that has lost its attractiveness - paste over with wallpaper or photo wallpaper. This decoration is suitable for the restoration of a wardrobe, wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside tables that are installed in dry rooms.

The most suitable are non-woven and vinyl wallpapers or photo wallpapers that are sold in hardware stores.

Pasting is performed partially or completely. How to update old furniture:

• The wallpaper used for restoration should differ in pattern from those with which the walls in the room are pasted over, but have a common style and color scheme;
• If the walls of the room are pasted over with light canvases, they choose to update the old cabinet bright wallpaper. When the interior has wallpaper with a pattern or pattern, the furniture is pasted over with plain wallpaper;
• make out internal shelves and external facades possible in different combinations. Additionally, new fittings are used. It is convenient to decorate furniture with self-adhesive wallpaper;
• To work, you will need a brush, PVA glue, a construction knife, decorative wallpaper. Easier to stick paper sheets, but vinyl and non-woven are more durable;
• The product is measured, the wallpaper is cut into strips of the desired length, the glue is evenly distributed over the surface, the wallpaper is glued, and the coating is carefully smoothed.

Before sticking the wallpaper, the surfaces are degreased with alcohol, acetone or gasoline. Self-adhesive is applied to the cabinet elements and smoothed so that air bubbles do not form.

Applying three-dimensional drawings

Decorative plaster and stencil painting - interesting way restoration of an old cabinet. This design will ennoble the furniture and give the surfaces a voluminous decor.

Suitable for decorating not only wardrobes and chests of drawers, but also for restoration kitchen furniture(sideboard, cupboard).

The paint will reliably protect products from temperature changes and moisture. For work, decorative plaster, acrylic paint, varnish, a stencil with the desired pattern, a spatula, masking tape, sandpaper, and brushes are used. Do-it-yourself cabinet painting requires compliance with the exact work algorithm:

1. Remove furniture from furniture.
2. Remove the layer of old coating.
3. Treated with sandpaper.
4. Cracks and chips are sealed with putty.
5. The stencil is fixed with masking tape.
6. Prepare plaster according to instructions.
7. Apply the material with a flat spatula.
8. The stencil is removed, the pattern is corrected with a knife.
9. After drying, the pattern is polished with sandpaper.
10. Paint is applied to the updated base.
11. To fix the effect, varnish.

In the same way, the old cabinet is painted under the stencil, but without decorative plaster. Against the background of patterns, accessories painted in gold or silver tint look impressive.

To get a contrasting pattern, the product is coated with white paint. After the layer dries, a stencil is attached and spray paint is sprayed on it (shake it first) of the desired shade - the decorative coating is ready, and the furniture takes on an interesting appearance.

In order for the paint to evenly cover the furniture and not peel off, cabinets, bedside tables, chests of drawers, wardrobes are prepared for painting, removing dust, dirt, and grease stains.

Any shade can be used as a base background, but the pattern looks most expressive when the cabinet for the stencil is painted white.

Painting polished furniture

Interior items made from natural wood and coated with a polished layer, you can give unusual view using cabinet paint. An old product, refined in modern design, will become the central element of the room and give the room a special charm.

How to paint a wardrobe or ennoble a wardrobe:

1. For work, acrylic paint with a matte effect is used.
2. Acetone or white spirit is used to degrease the base.
3. You need brushes for applying paint, and new pens for decoration.
4. They remove old fittings from the cabinet, take out shelves and drawers.
5. Treat all surfaces with a grinder.
6. For the tool, coarse and fine-grained sandpaper is selected.
7. If there are large chips on the surface, they need to be puttied.
8. Treat the furniture with white spirit or acetone, dry it.
9. How to paint a closet - apply thin base layer paints.
10. After drying, wipe with fine-grained paper.
11. Remove dust with a dry rag, apply the next layer, dry.
12. Rub again and apply another layer until the desired effect is obtained.

Using this method, you can transform an old polished wardrobe into original vintage furniture that will decorate a classic interior. Fittings are screwed into place.

For exclusive work, you can use not full painting, but dot painting - a pattern is applied to the furniture facades with a marker and the drawing is drawn with acrylic paint.

Chipboard cabinet renovation

Furniture made from particle boards, loses its attractiveness over time, no matter how carefully it is exploited. You can return the products to a beautiful appearance and bring fresh colors to the interior by painting old chipboard cabinets.

It should be noted that chipboard does not absorb paint well, since the furniture is covered with a moisture-repellent laminated layer.

In addition, if the condition of the cabinet fasteners is unsatisfactory, it is recommended to replace the fittings and further strengthen them. How to paint an old chipboard cabinet:

1. All removable elements are removed from the furniture so that an empty frame remains for painting.
2. With the help of coarse-grained sandpaper, a layer of old paint (if any) and varnish are removed.
3. Surfaces must be rubbed carefully so as not to damage the base. The cabinet is swept with a dry rag from dust.
4. Corners, edges, joints and protruding elements are treated with fine-grained sandpaper.
5. Acrylic water-based paint - the best way than paint chipboard. Color solution choose according to your taste.
6. Before painting, a chipboard cabinet must be primed so that the paint is less absorbed into the material.
7. The primer is applied in a thin even layer and the composition is allowed to dry - usually acrylic primers dry no more than 12 hours.
8. Apply several layers of paint with a roller or brush (practically with a brush), each time drying the coating before painting.
9. When the furniture is painted to securely fix the coating, after complete drying, the chipboard cabinet is treated with varnish, the product is assembled using new fittings.

For painting furniture choose only quality tools which do not leave pile on the painted surface. The more layers of paint applied, the richer the color will be. decorative coating. You need to repaint with a brush in one direction - from top to bottom, paint is applied with a roller in cross-shaped movements.

On video: detailed instructions to renovate an old chipboard cabinet.

How to update kitchen cabinets

The kitchen is a humid and frequently used room. The furniture in this room is exposed to temperature, steam, moisture and mechanical stress, so kitchen cabinets are more likely to lose original view than living room or bedroom furniture. You can restore an old cabinet in the kitchen by painting or finishing products with rattan fabric.

What paint to paint? Suitable acrylic moisture-resistant composition or alkyd enamel. The updated cabinet with a glossy sheen looks spectacular.

The procedure for painting kitchen cabinets is as follows:

• Furniture preparation- the doors are removed from the hinges, thoroughly cleaned of dirt, degreased, washed with soda to remove all contaminants;
• Removing the old coating- all surfaces kitchen cabinet treated first with coarse-grained, and then with fine-grained sandpaper, wiped from dust with a dry cloth;
• Apply an acrylic or alkyd primer with a roller or brush- depends on the choice paintwork material. The primer is allowed to dry;
• How to repaint a closet? Apply the first coat of paint thinly using brushes or rollers. After drying, a second layer is applied with a paint pad in longitudinal and transverse strokes;
• When front side dry, you can paint the edges furniture parts and the inside. When working, do not press on the pad so that there are no streaks;

If the resulting color in saturation and brightness does not match the desired shade, the product is dyed again. The use of white color is suitable for any kitchen interior. Furniture is assembled using new fasteners and decorative fittings (handles, railings, moldings).

If, when disassembling the cabinet, it is difficult to unscrew the fasteners, you can drop a little oil on the screws. And you can also lubricate the doors so that they do not creak.

Chiffoniers, chests of drawers, bedside tables are painted in a similar way, but it is not necessary to use water-repellent paint for them - you can use oil, acrylic and alkyd compounds for interior work.

To give an old cabinet an unusual look, they use not only staining, but also upholstery with fabric, decoupage, vinyl stickers, stained glass film and other decoration techniques. In what cases can they be used to restore an old cabinet with your own hands:

• Closet. It usually has mirrored or glass doors. You can decorate furniture with stained glass film or vinyl stickers. The decor is glued to the doors of the wardrobe.

• Old wooden furniture made of plywood and fiberboard will be transformed if you use decoupage or artificial aging to update, decorating furniture in a retro style.

• An antique china cabinet can be ennobled by applying the technique of applying decorative plaster or repainting the furniture completely white using bleaching paste.

• Wardrobe in the children's room.“Cheerful”, bright furniture, which is repainted independently with the help of dot painting with children's plots, will suit the child.

• Wardrobe in the living room. Furniture decorated with a collage of photographs looks unique. Beautiful pictures are glued to the cabinet completely or in some places and covered with a colorless varnish.

Using your own imagination and creativity, you can update an old wardrobe and make it a highlight of the interior. The furniture will sparkle with new colors and become the central element of the room. For decoration, the most unusual techniques are used, the choice of which will satisfy any artistic taste.

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