Painting Ikea Malm chest of drawers

longwalks1

we’ve got 3 chests of Ikea Malm drawers we’d like to paint, they’ve a sort of laminated finish to them though. I was thinking lightly sand them first and then furniture paint?  Can anyone advise please, on how to do it and also is there a recommended furniture paint?

thanks everyone in advance 

stragglebod

There are thousands of videos on YouTube showing examples, depending on the kind of finish you're after.

pollyanna_26

No idea if you could source it in the present situation but ESP ( Easy surface prep) is perfect in this situation. Just wipe on and then paint. I've bought it from the big orange shed which I doubt will be open. Amazon used to sell it but no idea if they still do. A little goes a long way so good value. You can use any paint over it. I've ussed flat eggshell and others.

polly

Undervalued

britishboy said:

we’ve got 3 chests of Ikea Malm drawers we’d like to paint, they’ve a sort of laminated finish to them though. I was thinking lightly sand them first and then furniture paint?  Can anyone advise please, on how to do it and also is there a recommended furniture paint?

thanks everyone in advance 

You can buy supposedly special paint that is designed for painting kitchen units etc. Providing the surface is really clean and free from grease and you do what is says on the tin it should be capable of giving a decent result.

However........

A lot depends on your skill and your mindset. If you are the type of person who sees the overall effect in the room and doesn't scrutinise the detail too much it is easier. If however (a bit like me to be honest) you notice every tiny imperfection it is harder! To get a "factory finish" on a smooth plain surface is really difficult.