Fast and easy to use, paint is an economical solution to revamp a credenza that has become cracra or old -fashioned. What type of paint to choose? How to apply it? Advice not to be mistaken when repainting your kitchen splashback.
A few brush strokes can easily renovate an old credenza Without weighing down the bill too much if you cannot afford it. Thanks to ranges of increasingly large and more technical paintings, it is now possible to paint almost all supports without necessarily being an expert. Tiles, stainless steel, glass, laminatewhatever the type of credenza you want to renovate, there are solutions.
Repaint a credenza: which painting to choose?
Use multi-support paintings (wood, laminate …)
Because a credenza generally sees all colors in the kitchen (projections of water, fat, but also detergents, abrasive sponges …), it is better to ensure good adhesion of the material. In the radius of “classic” paintings, the Multi-support paintings Suitable perfectly for this type of small renovation or makeover work because they allow most materials to be repained without difficulty, and also offer a large palette of colors. They apply in two stages: First an underlaythen the painting itself.
Paint a tiling or glass splashback
There are also specific paintings that promise to make your task easier thanks to a simplified application. This is the case with Special tile paintings (or for glass), which apply directly to the area concerned. But a credenza being a highly exposed area, it is preferable not to ignore the undercoat, guaranteed of better grip and therefore, better hold.
Paint a stainless steel splashback
There are also Renovation paintings dedicated to stainless steel supports. Formulated based on metallic resins and pigments, they unify the surface and restore shine, and are designed to withstand stripes and heat. For a targeted application, some are even conditioned in aerosol.
Paint a credenza: the steps to follow
- Degrease to back. Whatever the type of paint chosen, it is imperative to clean your credenza before going to the paint step. For the material to hang, it is necessary Eliminate all traces of fat, dust and other dirt accumulated on the surface. Start by lessing the area to be painted with a soda detergent (St-Marc type), then finish in acetone to degrease completely.
- Sand. The paint is better on a hanging medium. For better grip, it is therefore preferable toSmall the surface to the sandpaperin particular if it is tiles to “break” the shiny side of the varnish.
- Two layers of paint. This is the rule for an optimal result. Once the support is ready, proceed in stages: first the underlay then, once dry, Apply the paint respecting the drying time indicated between each layer. You can use a small lacquer roller (short hair) or a brush brush for more difficult to access areas.
- Respect drying times. If the paint is quickly dry to the touch, it does not mean that it is completely dry to heart. Count up to three weeks so that the material has deeply hardened, and think of protect your credenza During this time.
(Thanks to Vanessa Kovacevic, Ripolin group leader, for his advice.)
