These wardrobes were in situ when we bought the house and though not my style they are useful for storage. The plan for the bedroom was to paint it in a blush pink. This would only draw attention to the wardrobes so I decided they would go pink too. When I decided to paint the laminate wardrobes I decided to just paint the outside of the doors and to also paint the trim at the top.
Once I had finished them however I felt the room needed more. I continued on to paint the wooden panelling behind the bed, the ceiling, the radiator and the inside of the bedroom door. I think I got a bit carried away. Lesson learned, make a plan before you start! My husband Alan removed the door handles that were on the wardrobe doors. Step 1, 7am: Begin by wiping down your wardrobe with a cloth and some general household cleaner to get rid of any dirt, dust or cobwebs that might be lurking.
Allow it to dry - this is a great time to grab some breakfast!. Remove all the drawers and use a screwdriver to take off the handles. Step 2, 8am: Whilst wearing a dust mask, lightly sand it all over to give it a rough surface, this helps the paint to adhere to the wood easier. If your wardrobe has a varnished finish, you'll need to do a little more work to get rid of the shine, although worry about removing all the varnish.
Wipe away the dust with a cloth. Step 3, 10am: Lay a dust sheet underneath your wardrobe to catch any stray paint drips. Step 4, Apply the paint in thin layers in a consistent direction, starting with the drawer fronts and the doors and shelves. Then paint the rest of your wardrobe, starting at the top and working down. Leave it to dry. Step 5, 12pm: Relax for an hour.
Shore up any wiggle room in the joints with wood glue or screws to make sure that the construction is stable. Remove hardware and doors from the wardrobe. Take a screwdriver and unscrew the hardware like handles, knobs, or pulls. Then, unscrew the hinges that hold the doors in the front of the wardrobe and take the doors off.
Pop the small pieces into bags and set them aside so you don't lose them. If your wardrobe also has drawers, pull these out before you sand. Rub coarse sandpaper on the wardrobe to remove paint or stain. Take a coarse grit block that's between 40 and 80 grit and rub it back and forth across the entire wardrobe. Stop sanding once you can see the bare wood start to show. To save time or remove stubborn paint, you could use an electric sander or apply a chemical stripper.
Keep in mind that chemical strippers are messy and often hard on the wood, so try this option if sandpaper isn't effective. Sand the surface with medium-grit sandpaper to prep the surface. Switch to a medium-grit block that's between 80 and Then, sand the wardrobe again.
The medium-grit sandpaper removes more of the paint or stain and roughs up the wood so paint sticks to it easier. Don't forget to sand the doors and the drawers if your wardrobe has them. Wipe away the sawdust with a damp cloth and let the wardrobe dry. Dip a soft cloth into water and wring it out thoroughly. Wipe the wardrobe with the damp cloth to remove all of the powdery sawdust. Then, wait until the wood is totally dry before you start priming it. You can also clean off the furniture with soap and water or a trisodium phosphate solution.
Part 2. Tape off areas of the wardrobe that you don't want to paint. If your wardrobe has drawers, you might not want to paint the inside of them, or there may be decorative edging that you want to paint in a different color. Tear off blue painter's tape and stick it onto any areas that you don't want to paint.
Brush wood primer or multi-purpose primer onto the corners and details. Prime any tight spaces that will be hard to reach with a paint roller. It can be tempting to skip the primer, but it really helps your paint go on smoothly and it can prevent paint from peeling later on.
Use a foam roller to apply primer to the flat surfaces. Pour primer into a clean paint try and coat a foam roller in it. Then, use broad, even strokes to spread the primer over the sides, front, and frame of the wardrobe.
To prime the doors, lay them flat on your tarp or drop cloth and prime 1 side at a time. Dry them for 4 to 6 hours before you flip them over and prime the other side. Wait 4 to 6 hours for the primer to dry before painting the wardrobe. Most primers dry faster than furniture paint, so if you prime the wardrobe in the morning, you can start painting it in the afternoon. Part 3. Buy furniture paint or oil-based paint in a satin or semi-gloss finish. Oil-based or furniture paint is more durable than latex paint, so it won't peel over time.
Since your wardrobe will probably get regular use, pick a satin or semi-gloss finish since they're easy to clean and they won't show scratches, fingerprints, or everyday wear. Paint an old wardrobe black or white if you want a big change or choose a bright color if you want to add interest to your room. Feel free to use chalk paint if you're style is rustic or shabby chic—the choices are endless!
Paint the large, flat surfaces with a paint roller. Pour your paint into a paint tray and dip a paint roller into it to load the roller. Then, apply a thin, even coat onto the wide flat sides of the wardrobe.
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