Everything you need to know about repainting kitchen furniture

If you are on this page, it is because you are planning to give your kitchen furniture a second life.

That 's good, the Algo team will help you repaint your kitchen furniture with complete peace of mind: from the necessary materials to preparing the surface, including the choice of paint and colors, this article will be the ultimate guide to repainting your kitchen furniture.

What materials are needed to paint or renovate wooden furniture?

A makeover project begins with an inventory of the necessary materials you will need to complete your project, in addition to furniture paint of course.

The sash brush is important, especially for clearing corners; you are strongly advised to have one. A rabbit's foot and a frame are also useful tools, especially on flat surfaces.

A smooth masking roller can be helpful, as can sandpaper when sanding.

A flat tray for handling paint with the roller will make your work more comfortable.

The Algo team has thought of everything and offers a tool kit dedicated to furniture renovation containing the necessary elements to support you in your project.

Once you have all the elements, you can start preparing your surface before painting it.

How to degrease kitchen furniture before painting it?

This is a crucial step for your kitchen furniture: preparing the surface. Often underestimated, this preparatory work remains the key to a successful project, ensuring better paint adhesion and hold.

• Remember to clean your furniture
  

Cleaning your kitchen cabinets couldn't be easier! A cloth lightly dampened with a solution of clear water and baking soda will allow you to superficially clean your cabinets and remove dirt and grease.

• Sand the furniture to facilitate paint adhesion
  

Sanding is one of the essential preparatory steps for renovating your surface.

To be effective, sanding must be carried out with abrasive paper, thus breaking up the grain of any existing layer of paint or varnish.

Carrying out this step is above all to ensure the best possible result and the best possible adhesion for the paint.

• Applying the undercoat
  

The undercoat is not always obligatory depending on the product used, or depending on the surface which will receive the paint.

As for Algo furniture paint, the undercoat will only be recommended for so-called exotic or tannic woods, which will allow you to save time when painting your kitchen furniture.

As you will have understood, the application of an undercoat will mainly depend on the manufacturer's recommendations, it is therefore necessary to be aware of the precautions for use before you start.

• What type of paint will be recommended?
  

First of all, it is important to choose a paint that will be suitable for the hazards of daily kitchen use.

A wet room par excellence but also a guarantee of grease splashes and cooking steam, Algo paint is suitable for use in the kitchen, and will be just as suitable for your furniture.

Beyond the qualitative aspect of the paint, the environmental aspect is an even more important criterion, which is why we recommend using a natural paint, made from natural elements which will release fewer volatile organic compounds than a so-called classic paint.

How to repaint a wooden kitchen cabinet after preparing and sanding it?

You're done! After cleaning and sanding your furniture, you're now ready to apply the paint. Now's the time to grab all the tools you've prepared.

As with wall paint, you'll be advised to apply two thin coats of furniture paint. Applying a thin coat will help you optimize drying time and also promote the best possible results.

The drying time between each coat is broken down into two ways: touch drying, which is 30 minutes from the application of the coat of paint, and complete drying, which we recommend at 24 hours.

Application with a brush or sleeve

There are several ways to paint a kitchen cabinet: firstly, exclusively with an edging brush, which will require more time and patience.

You can also choose to use a rabbit's foot (also called a sleeve or small roller) after clearing the edges of the furniture area with a sash brush. Perfect for flat surfaces, roller application is often chosen because of the time it can save. Using a flat brush is also possible.

However, we remind you that it is important to apply the paint evenly, from top to bottom and, above all, to make sure to make a final pass without reloading the roller on the painted surface in order to distribute any excess paint on the surface while ensuring uniformity of application.

Don't skip the nail polish

Before contemplating the final result, it would be a shame to skip varnish to achieve a perfect finish. Whether satin or matte, varnish serves several purposes: the first is aesthetic, guaranteeing a smoother, silkier finish.

Another use of varnish is its ability to protect the paint on your kitchen furniture from possible impacts or scratches.

We encourage you to handle your furniture with care in the days following the application of the paint to ensure the durability of the paint.

What are the trending colors for kitchen furniture?

Who better than Anne-Sophie to answer this question, which concerns everyone interested in a furniture makeover project!

We're going to split the colors into two: timeless and bold colors.

A modern and timeless decor

White is one of the most popular colors for this type of project: neutral, risk-free and above all, it can be combined with all potential colors. White has the merit of being a real alternative for creating a modern kitchen.

Other colors are not left out: notably beige, gray or black .

Black is a sober and elegant color, so it will be perfectly suited if your kitchen walls are white.

Blue or green, for the more daring

Whether you want to apply a bright color or not, it is totally possible to apply color to your kitchen furniture.

Blue is a very trendy color and comes in a multitude of shades, leaving you with an almost infinite choice.

While lighter colors tend to be more attractive, royal blue is a shade that remains very interesting, especially when combined with another very light color like beige or white.

Green is also widely used on kitchen furniture, we can particularly think of almond green: an enveloping and discreet color which nevertheless remains very warm.