Painting fitted wardrobes?!
rachelsarah1986
9 years ago
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Ian Philliskirk
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painting fitted wardrobes
Comments (2)Hi there, I'm guessing the wardrobes are a melamine so the key is in the prep. First I would me remove handles and sugar soap wardrobe to remove any dirt or grease then wipe off with clean damp cloth then allow to dry (or buff with tea towel). If any part of the melamine is peeling or flaking then sand these areas, again wipe with damp cloth. The important part is the primer. There are a few products on the market now which allow you to paint on surfaces without sanding. My favorites are Zinsser bin 123 primer (use the water based one), ESP by Owatrol which is an etching primer and will provide a great grab for the following coat, and depending on the finish you want, chalk paint such as Annie Sloan which is good for the shabby chic look. Depends on the finish you want but for a nice semi sheen I would use an undercoat on top of the primer then 2/3 coats of either water based satin or eggshell paint. For the chalky finish you can just use 2/3 coats of chalk paint or more if needed and use wax for finish. You can even use standard emulsion after the undercoat then seal with varnish. Use a good quality paint brush for fiddly areas and use a mini gloss roller for the flat parts for a nice even finish. Also, several thin coats of paint are better than one big sloppy coat:) Hope this helps....See Morewardrobe- fitted with sliding doors wardrobe fitted w door vs no door?
Comments (7)We would advise it is completely dependant on the space and your requirements. Walk-in wardrobes look great if they are kept tidy, however a plus for having doors is that it can conceal any mess and give more protection for clothing. Another trend for walk-in wardrobes is to have smoked glass doors mixed with open elements this could also work with matt lacquered doors. Alternatively you could choose to have open elements for items such as bags, shoes or coats (things you know that are easy to keep tidy) then hinged doors for other modules....See MoreFitted wardrobes- to paint or not to paint?
Comments (0)I really don’t like these plastic fitted wardrobes in the bedroom. I’ve had a quote, sanding - which will leave a lot of mess, priming and painting. I’ve been told the room will be out of order a couple of weeks. Inconvenient. The plastic beading will not be able to be painted I’ve been told and they are cream and gold! I cannot remove the alcove as this is not a separate piece. I was thinking of changing the handles and adding long mirrors to the tall cupboards, or even a fitted mirror behind the headboard wall? Im afraid I won’t like them any more but having them gutted is a bigger job....See MoreHelp deciding where to place fitted wardrobes
Comments (10)I'm glad you like it. The wardrobe needs be built in really to fit a 50cm one. Standard ones are 60cm usually. But it shouldn't be too expensive. Ikea has 40cm deep wardrobe, but they might be not very useful if you hang you clothes. The main bedroom is quite long, however it's a narrow room otherwise. So I think it's a good idea to add built in shelves behind the bed to put your lights. phones, books etc, instead of side tables. Something like this, but I don't think you should build all the way up though, otherwise the room will look like a wardrobe room and not a bedroom. I think you should keep it open above the bed, put a painting or shelves with plants, pictures etc....See MoreMatthew Decorator
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