When we think about repainting our kitchen, we first think of the walls but often not at all of the wooden furniture, which can also be renovated.
Repainting your kitchen furniture is sometimes the best, low-cost solution for bringing color and life back into your kitchen without having to completely redo it.
If you are well prepared to succeed in your painting project, it is still important to follow a few recommendations to successfully paint your kitchen furniture.
We will divide this guide into three parts: why repaint your kitchen furniture, existing trends in terms of color for painting kitchen furniture, but above all, practical advice and techniques for painting your kitchen furniture.
Choosing the most suitable paint for painting your kitchen furniture
Yes, you want to paint your kitchen cabinets. But did you know that your kitchen cabinets can be made of several types of wood?
Whether it is the worktop, or wooden, laminated or melamine furniture, it is necessary to choose a furniture paint that is suitable for all of these supports because not all are so-called "standard" woods.
The kitchen environment, like that of the bathroom (humidity, condensation, stains), requires choosing paints that will provide strong resistance to the surfaces concerned: acrylic, ecological, special furniture: the number of paints available for use on wooden kitchen furniture is very large.
The different paints for kitchens
Water-based paint is probably the first type of paint that comes to mind when we want to paint our kitchen furniture: releasing little odor and with an optimized drying time, it can be applied to kitchen furniture due to its versatility.
While this type of paint may have good adhesion, its durability can be compromised over time. Furthermore, its composition can make it a harmful product despite its misleading name of "water-based paint."
While there are few furniture paints on the market, Algo offers a range of products that are dedicated to application on furniture for any room in the house, especially those in the kitchen.
The more natural composition of our paints, with the use of a bio-sourced plant resin, will allow you to protect your health and the environment.
There are also paints specifically for the kitchen , which is a particular environment. However, this type of product is mainly dedicated to the walls of the room and not necessarily to a support like the furniture. The price of this type of paint is also higher, do not hesitate to compare to choose the paint that will provide you with the best value for money.
How will the finish affect my kitchen cabinets?
As mentioned in several guides we have dedicated to finishes, the finish will have a role on the aesthetics of the paint but also on the technical characteristics.
As with standard interior paint: the satin finish will be the most washable, the matte finish less bright and shiny.
We only offer a matte finish for our furniture paints. However, this finish remains completely resistant to the harsh environment of the kitchen. This is especially true since we've developed a varnish to ensure our paint lasts over time.
Simple and elegant, our furniture paints will absorb light while ensuring the durability and maintenance of your furniture.
In conclusion, although the use tends to tend towards the use of satin paint on your kitchen furniture due to the environment and durability that these paints offer, our paints specifically developed for use on furniture are usable in a kitchen.
Our 3 steps for renovating your kitchen furniture
Preparing kitchen furniture
Cleaning your furniture will be of paramount importance: this is even more the case in a kitchen where grease, dust and food residue can become embedded on your furniture over time.
Cleaning your kitchen cabinets will therefore be almost mandatory if you want to achieve the best possible results. If possible, you can also remove the doors and handles, which will not only make it easier to apply the paint, but also allow for a more thorough cleaning of the handles and cabinet.
If the furniture is already painted, the sanding step is also recommended: this will give you better adhesion of the paint.
Applying an undercoat
This isn't mandatory, depending on the brand of paint you're applying. For example, Algo furniture paints have been developed to ensure strong adhesion to wood, which allows you to avoid using an undercoat in this case.
If you're considering using a different paint for your kitchen furniture, then you're likely to find that primer is highly recommended. Serving as a base coat to help the topcoat adhere, it's also crucial for covering up imperfections (varnish, wood-related issues, for example).
Its ability to standardize the color of the support is also important, especially if you choose bright colors.
Finally, the use of a primer is particularly recommended if the surface is lacquered or contains a varnish. Also, if the surface has irregularities.
How to paint your kitchen furniture?
Now you're ready to apply paint to renovate your kitchen cabinets. You can apply the paint using several application methods: a roller (the most commonly used technique), a brush, or even a spray gun for those with more experience.
Very often, we will choose the painting method according to the size of the furniture and its condition.
A brush application is very interesting for the details of the furniture or simply to paint delicate areas, as one might do for a wall.
Avoid overloading your brush to avoid streaks when drying.
The roller will cover larger surfaces and will guarantee a smooth and even finish. However, we draw your attention to the fact that depending on the type of furniture you want to repaint, the type of roller may vary.
Just as you would when painting a wall, apply thin layers of paint, and opt for two coats for a consistent finish. If the color is vibrant, a third coat may be necessary depending on the surface and application method.
Also make sure to respect the necessary drying time between each coat so as not to mar your work.
Protect your furniture with a varnish
Once the paint is applied, ensuring the paint's durability is also part of the renovation work.
Using a varnish is not just for aesthetic reasons: it also provides certain protection for your surface against scratches, humidity, heat and potential stains related to food preparation.
This point is even more true for washing the surface regularly.
