We paint the facade of the kitchen with our own hands

In order to update the kitchen facades, it is not at all necessary to hire specialist painters. It is quite possible to cope with this simple work on your own - it is enough to find out only some important nuances. Updating kitchen facades is a job that does not require special skills, however, nevertheless, it must be done carefully and in accordance with all the rules. Therefore, in the article we will tell you how to paint the facade of the kitchen set, and what is needed for this.

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What advantages do we gain when repainting a kitchen facade

The kitchen room from the familiar and already a little boring turns into bright, sunny, stylish and beautiful. You can choose how calm, neutral shades, if you do not want something to annoy you, and bright cheerful colors - if you want to fill the room with light and joy. There are a lot of opportunities now, and there are a lot of shades of paint - there is an opportunity to acquire the kitchen of your dreams by painting.

Sometimes painting kitchen fronts becomes an urgent necessity. The wood-fiber facade has the ability to lose its external gloss over time, peel off, fade in the sun and become greasy. There are spots, unsightly stains - all this can be hidden under a spray of paint - and the kitchen will again delight with beauty and cleanliness.

Paint selection

We will find out which paint is the best and why it is suitable for painting kitchen facades.

Acrylic

Despite the fact that these paints are now ubiquitous and have very attractive and attractive colors, and due to the lack of smell they can be used for indoor work and are safe, they are not very suitable for painting kitchen facades. Acrylic compounds are not resistant: they hardly tolerate humidity and high temperature, and the kitchen is the place where all these adverse factors will be present. In addition, the acrylic coating can be corroded by accidentally splashing on it from lemon, vinegar and other corrosive substances. And the stove is nearby - greasy splashes can get from the prepared dishes.

Car enamel

This paint is the best solution for painting kitchen facades. Her advantages:

• Hypersensitivity to humidity and high temperature.
• The facade painted with auto enamel acquires a long-term and reliable coating.
• Auto enamel is not afraid of any damage and shock - it is not so easy to cut with a knife and pierce it with a heavy object. However, of course, she cannot stand a strong scratch with something sharp.
• Paint has a huge selection of shades - it is possible to make any kitchen design. When choosing a paint color, be careful: the color of the facades must be in harmony with the overall design of the kitchen space.

What is needed

What appliances, tools and materials will be needed in order to properly paint the kitchen.

• Sandpaper medium and fine abrasiveness. This paper is needed in order to polish and prepare the tree before painting, freeing it from dust, dirt and old coatings. Along with sandpaper, you may also need a grinding machine for better processing.
• If chips, cracks or deep scratches are observed in the kitchen, then in order to disguise them before painting, you need putty and a small spatula. Choose a putty for the coloring composition.
• Primer for wood. This tool will make the surface of the facades more even, and the paint will hold better.
• Gloves and glasses are needed to keep your hands clean, and dust and paint do not get into your eyes.
• Construction hair dryer. With the help of this device, you can "blow off" the top coating of chipboard facades, cleaning them for further staining.
• Screwdriver or hand screwdriver.
• A brush for painting hard-to-reach and small parts, and a roller for processing the main array.
• Masking tape - they can seal the surfaces that you do not plan to paint - accessories, handles and glass in the doors.
• Glizal or varnish for the final coating of facades.

How to paint the facade correctly - more steps

Training

First of all, it is necessary to remove the facades from the hinges so that it is more convenient to handle them. Tape the hinges with tape so that they do not get paint or primer.

If the facades are made of chipboard, then it is necessary to remove the PVC film, which is the top coating of such furniture. Remove this film with a building hair dryer. Be sure to wear gloves and a respirator first: molten film may exert a toxic odor. Carefully remove the film - it is best if there is not a bit left of it.

After that, wipe the surface and remove dust from it.

Grinding

You can grind the surface of facades using sandpaper or a special machine, if any. Sanding also removes old paint from MDF facades. If it is not possible to remove the old coating by grinding, then special solvents can be used to facilitate the task.

After the facades are cleaned and sanded, carefully remove all dust from them. And degrease. Dust can be removed with a damp sponge, and degreased with a solvent.

Primer

For this work, use a special compound designed for wood. If plastic parts are included in the kitchen facades, then purchase for them your composition specifically designed for plastic. Before using the primer, shake it thoroughly to distribute the components more evenly.

To obtain a more even surface, the primer can be applied to the wooden facade in two layers. After each coat, you must wait until it is completely dry before applying the next.

To speed up and simplify the process of priming, you can use special formulations in aerosols - they are very convenient to apply, and they are evenly distributed over the surface. After you carefully treated the surface with a primer, you must wait a day before painting the wooden facade.

Painting

To thoroughly paint kitchen facades without gaps and “bald patches”, paint twice. Apply paint in one direction. If you use several shades, carefully seal the border of the transition with tape so that the borders are clear.

You can give the color of the surface using spray cans containing paint - in this case, the painted facade will look more professionally processed, as the coating will be distributed evenly. However, there is a danger that the paint will get on nearby surfaces, so they must first be protected with newspapers, paper or polyethylene.

If you are painting facades from an aerosol can, then before you start spraying, do not forget to shake the can properly so that the paint inside it acquires a uniform color and consistency. It is necessary to apply 2-3 coats of paint. After each layer, wait until it is completely dry. The average drying time is always indicated on a jar of paint.

Glizal

After drying, glisal is applied to give a decorative shine.This composition is prepared according to the instructions and applied to painted surfaces with light movements. After drying, glazed updated facades can be replaced. If you want to receive opaque facades, then do not use glizal.

If you want to create a brilliant coating of the kitchen with your own hands without stains that are inherent in the lick, then varnish the facades. Do not forget that this product has a very strong smell, so it is better to carry out the work with the windows open. You can paint MDF facades and others with varnish of any tone: shiny glossy and calm matte.