Refinishing an outdated, worn or drab armoire using paint — and having it turn out fabulous — is possible, even if you have no prior painting experience. The key to a successful paint job is preparation. Ensuring that the armoire’s surface is smooth and grime-free will pay off once you apply the first coat of paint.
How do you refinish an armoire?
Sand the entire surface of the armoire with 220-grit sandpaper. Fill any cracks by applying wood filler with a craft stick, leveling it with the surface of the armoire. Make sure the filler you use takes stain or paint, or make sure you have primer on hand. Tighten any loose screws or bolts and replace missing ones.
What’s the best paint for wardrobes?
The best paint for furniture
- Rust-Oleum Chalky Finish Furniture Paint.
- Ronseal Satin Cupboard Paint.
- Rust-Oleum Gloss Furniture Paint.
- Ronseal Chalky Furniture Paint.
- Johnstone’s Revive Chalky Furniture Paint.
- Hemway Chalk Matt Finish Wall and Furniture Paint.
- Frenchic Furniture Paint.
Can I paint my wardrobe doors?
Repainting the wardrobe door Using the correct painting technique is crucial to a fantastic outcome. Paint down, starting from the top of the door, and use a wide brush for the corners and crevices. Apply two to three coats of paint, depending on the desired colour result.
Can you wrap wardrobes?
Vinyl wrapping means you can benefit from a wardrobe that looks new, whilst protecting the original doors. Should you feel like a change again even after the vinyl has been applied, you can choose a new finish and have the old one removed.
Can you paint over MDF wardrobe?
Yes you might need several coats especially on the edges. Undercoat, dry, sand, paint, dry, sand and keep doing it. I even used wet & dry on our MDF cupboards. Makes sense!
What paint is best for closets?
You can use a flat or semi-gloss to match the room’s walls, but in a closet, satin paint is often a better option. Satin doesn’t show scuffs, streaks and other marks as easily as semi-gloss, so it’s ideal for a closet where you regularly pull items out and put them back.
