Spraying laminated wardrobe doors

UK007BullDog

We would like to spray over offwhite laminated wardrobe doors. Some of the doors have turned darker than the others due to age.

Obviously they have to be cleaned first of dust and fingerprints.

Do we need to prime them first? With what? What kind of paint can we use? Any brands to use?

Can we even do this?

Any warnings or tips?

PROFESSIONAL_LANDLORD

UK007BullDog wrote: »

We would like to spray over offwhite laminated wardrobe doors. Some of the doors have turned darker than the others due to age.

Not an expert but, are the doors laminated or melamine ? If the latter you can get a melamine primer.


Obviously they have to be cleaned first of dust and fingerprints.

I would scrub them down with white spirit.

Do we need to prime them first? With what? What kind of paint can we use? Any brands to use?

You could contact a dulux paint centre for advice.

Can we even do this?

Anything can be painted using the right materials .

Any warnings or tips?

I personally would not undertake such a task because the standard of finish may leave a lot to be desired, it really depends on what you are looking to acheive, maybe you could test sample the back of a door.

myrnahaz

I suppose it depends how brave you feel, but I'd just go straight in with a tin of paint. 15 years ago I inherited a pair of dark wood-effect wardrobes (a kind of shiny formica finish) they were so horrid that I just painted straight over them with one-coat satin paint - I used a small roller so there's a decent finish. I actually used cream emulsion on the inside and it's still fine. They've never chipped and still look really good after 15 years.

UK007BullDog

Thanks for the replies so far.

I am not sure what the doors are. I am assuming they are laminate based, however there is a swirly, flowery pattern on the doors which looks like they were formed but inside the door they are wood as I replaced the handles a year ago. And the inside of the wardrobe is dark wood laminate.

Actually what can one use to fill up any spare holes? as the original handles had 2 holes vertically and the ones I bought only needed one hole.

I am thinking of spraying but the spongy roller might be a better alternative.

pusscat

I noticed this the other day - it may be worth finding out what they use?....

http://www.kitchensrespray.co.uk/

or

http://www.plasti-kote.co.uk/Search/scode---5504/Go_suface---GO

you can search on different types of surfaces ......

Good luck!

Puss
xx

UK007BullDog

PussCat,

That is fabulous. Cant wait for hubby to come home and show him now.

You have just saved us at least £1,200, no need for a new wardrobe. :T

Thank you!!!

pusscat

Glad to assist!

I did a Lloyd Loom chair a few years ago - took forever as there is so much surface area, but it looked good when finished - it was also indestructable stuff.

Just make sure you do lots of thin coats rather than a thick coat - you have to be patient (not one of my strong points!) and let each coat dry - that way you get a smooth finish without dribbles.

I had an ex boyfriend who used it on his radiatiors - seemed to work fine there too.....

Happy spraying!!!!