Painting or updating melamine or laminated wardrobes.
These units were just a little dated with the gold trim! Carefully paint the mouldings first and watch for drips which can form at the intersections.
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Apply primer using a gloss-roller.
Roll firmly and evenly
When you paint the mouldings using a brush there is a tendency for the paint to be applied thicker than if it was applied with a roller. Be careful not to let it dry otherwise you will end up with a distinct line in the finished look! Spread it out with the gloss roller as soon as you can.
Painting narrow edges
The problem with painting narrow edges is that you get a build-up of paint on the surfaces either side of it which makes for an unsightly finish. This is especially the case with oil-based paint. Sand or slice-off the build-up and repaint. If you are using a brush - use light strokes and keep the brush flatter against the edge to avoid paint build-up. If using a gloss-roller, squeeze out most of the paint onto the tray and roll very lightly. The key to success is light, even, uniform pressure.
Sand lightly before the final finish coat
BUT...
If you want a mirror-glass finish!
 
Use a detail sander then wet&dry sandpaper - used WET! The difference is unbelievable!
Removing the doors
It is almost impossible to paint the narrow edges of the supporting framework without removing the doors. To get the best possible finish take them off and paint the narrow edges.
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AND REMEMBER!
Don't try and finish everything in one go
Let each coat of paint dry thoroughly before applying the next
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Build up to the final finish carefully - three coats of evenly applied paint will give an infinitely superior finish to two coats of thick paint |
This is the result. The dated look has been replaced by a modern, clean contemporary one. The finish coats were applied using a Level 2 and 3 approach. See "Contemporary Makeovers" for a detailed description.
