Painting kitchen and bathroom furniture
Painting kitchen or bathroom furniture is an easy, quick and clean way to renovate these spaces.
We explain how to renovate your kitchen or bathroom by painting the furniture.
If you are reading this, it is quite possible that you are bored with your kitchen, that your furniture is in good condition and replacement would be nothing more than an unnecessary expense.
If this is the case, painting kitchen furniture is a fantastic solution to give this space a new look in a simple, quick, clean and sustainable way, without having to replace the furniture.
Only if you choose the right high-quality products will you get a professional and durable result. That is why we offer you the original Autentico products, which we have been making since 2008. These products will help you achieve an easy and long-lasting transformation. Moreover, you are choosing a much more sustainable and responsible option on all levels. It is more economically sustainable and environmentally sustainable, as you significantly reduce waste.
Follow this step-by-step guide to painting your kitchen or bathroom furniture and get a professional, long-lasting finish.
Renovate your kitchen without building with our high-quality and durable furniture paint!
Good luck with your project and we are here to help.
Steps for painting kitchen and bathroom furniture
First of all, it is important to know that kitchen and bathroom furniture can be painted either assembled or disassembled. The decision depends on how convenient it is for you, depending on the size of the furniture, the complexity of disassembling and reassembling it or even the space it occupies in the kitchen (height, difficult access to certain parts, etc.). Most people paint their furniture and cabinets when they are fully assembled. This is the quickest and most efficient way.
The process of painting them is as follows:
1. Preparation.
Clean furniture thoroughly with our Autentico Omniclean to remove dirt and grease. Mix about 10 parts water with 3 parts Omniclean.
It is not necessary to sand the furniture before painting it, although it is recommended in these two cases:
1. If the surface is not stable, i.e. if the lacquer or paint on the furniture is flaking off, use sandpaper to stabilise the surface. Heavy sanding is not necessary. Just make sure the surface is stable again.
2. If your kitchen is very shiny, we recommend opening up the pores. This is the case when painting on surfaces such as melamine or other shiny surfaces. In this case, it is only necessary at this stage and you should clean again afterwards with Omniclean.
2. Primer
For better adhesion, apply a coat of Autentico Primer with a roller or brush. Allow to dry for about 4 hours before applying the paint.
3. Painting with Autentico Versante
Apply one coat of Versante and let dry for four hours before applying the second coat.
You can choose between Versante Matt, for an ultra-matte finish, and Versante Eggshell, which leaves a smooth finish with the shine of an eggshell.
Two coats are usually enough, although this may vary depending on the porosity of the substrate or the colour you choose.
4. Sealing/varnish?
Sealing or varnishing is often not necessary because Versante contains a moisture-resistant membrane.
In some cases, however, this can provide even more protection.
If the surface is exposed to sharp objects such as knives or other kitchen utensils, we recommend applying two coats of our floor varnish (matt or satin) for extra protection.
If you paint your kitchen in a dark colour, such as Nocturnal or Nearly Black, Black Hills, etc, and use Versante Matt, you may see white marks when you touch it with your fingertips or fingernails. This is due to the high chalk content and can be prevented by applying a thin layer of our clear wax..