How to paint the refrigerator?

For most people, the kitchen is the most favorite room in the house. It is associated with warmth, comfort and delicious food. Many homes have old household appliances that are in working order, but they do not fit into the interior, and it's a pity to throw them out. In most cases - it's a refrigerator. Hence, many people have a question, how to paint the refrigerator and change its appearance? There are many ways to paint the refrigerator with your own hands. To implement this procedure, you need to go smart and take into account all the nuances. It is necessary to choose the right materials and tools for a quality result of staining. With all the details on this topic will understand in this article.

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Preparing the surface

During the cooking process, a layer of soot and grease is formed on the surface of the kitchen appliances. This layer of dirt attracts dust and small debris. As a result, a dirty plaque is formed, which does not respond to conventional cleaning agents.

Before you paint the refrigerator, you should carefully remove all soiling so that the paint is well and evenly laid. To remove contaminants, stock up the following materials and tools:

• Rigid sponge.
• Means against stiff spots.
• Rags.
• Sandpaper.
• Acetone or gasoline. Adhesive tape or paint tape.
• Rubber gloves and protective mask.
• Sheets of paper or newspaper, as lining.

After purchasing all of the above tools, you can proceed with the preliminary preparation of the surface of the household appliance. It is necessary to perform the following manipulations:

1. Switch off the refrigerator from the socket and pull out all removable parts( shelves, drawers).
2. Wash the refrigerator cleanly from the outside with a sponge and detergent.
3. Peel off the old paint from the refrigerator with a fine-grained sandpaper. Also, using nazhdachki you can disguise small cracks and chips on the surface of the kitchen appliance.
4. Wipe the surface of the appliance with a damp cloth and then dry. This will help remove particles of the old paint.
5. Degrease the outside of the refrigerator with acetone or kerosene.
6. Treat the surface of the kitchen unit with the primer( this manipulation is not necessary, but promotes better adhesion of the paint to the base).
7. Glue the handle of the refrigerator with a paint tape so that it does not get stained with paint. Also using scotch, you can draw a picture( if desired).
8. Put sheets of paper or newspaper on the floor to avoid staining it with dyes.
9. Check the paint quality on an inconspicuous area of ​​the refrigerator. Be sure to choose a good and high-quality dye for the refrigerator.

Important! If you decide to paint the kitchen appliance on the street, then do it in a good windless weather. The wind can blow the device unevenly, and the paint will lie unevenly. Specialists recommend painting the refrigerator in a well-ventilated area.

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Choose the dye

In order to refresh the old cooler, enamel dyes are used, which are manufactured in factories for the initial painting of products. These dyes include:

• Enamels in cans.
• Automotive dyes in the form of sprays.

Important! The cost of aerosol dyes is quite high, due to components that provide resistance to external adverse effects. But working with them is much more convenient, especially if there is no experience of painting in principle.

Enamel has the following advantages: durability and glossy gloss. That's why it is so popular among buyers. But such dyes have one very serious drawback - high toxicity. Therefore, when applying it, security measures must be observed without fail.

In addition to such dyes, people often purchase the following types of colorants:

• Epoxy dyes - practically no different from enamel. However, the application technique is more complicated. The cost of good quality epoxy coloring material is quite high.
• Acrylic blends are one of the most affordable options for coloring household appliances. In its composition have strong and durable components, which are not inferior to epoxy. The main advantage of acrylic dyes is a wide range of colors.

Important! When painting the refrigerator, do not forget to use restoring tools. They are necessary to prevent the appearance of rust. It is recommended to purchase such compounds, in which there are elements of aluminum and zinc( for example, the paint "Zinga").

If you decide to paint the device with spray paint, then:

• Manipulation should be carried out at a distance of 25 cm from the refrigerator.
• It is recommended to paint the surface from left to right, long without delaying in one place. If you put the paint on the same place for a long time, then there will be stains. They can be eliminated with a solvent, but the work is not easy and rather dirty.
• Staining is carried out in two or three layers with an interval of 30 minutes.

Important! To withstand half an hour between layers is the main rule, since the dye must be slightly dried, so that the next layer is laid flat.

We paint the refrigerator with a brush or roller

1. We take a small amount of paint on the brush or roller.
2. Then in the vertical direction we apply the paint to the surface of the device.
3. After 30 minutes, apply a second coat of dye.
4. Difficult areas can be painted with a small brush.
5. If any errors have occurred during painting, a third coat of dye can be applied. He will hide all the flaws of the first two layers of paint.

Important! If you want to give the refrigerator a matte or glossy luster, then you can apply acrylic lacquer in the form of a spray. It will fix the result of staining.

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Recommendations for painting

In order to qualitatively color the refrigerator from the first time, several important recommendations should be considered:

• Purchase quality paints. Pay attention to the expiration date.
• Observe safety measures - wear a respirator, apron and protective rubber gloves.
• Buy reliable brushes so that the villi do not pour from the brush.
• Use stencils or a paint tape for decoration.
• Do not rush when painting, give each layer time to dry.

Observing a few simple rules, you can transform an old household device that will please its kind not only of households, but also of guests. And also you will transform and revitalize the interior of your kitchen without a major replacement of home appliances.