How to paint IKEA Furniture so it LASTS // 3 simple steps

[@C5drummer]

I've had good results with light sanding followed by using Kilz Adhesion, and, like you said, LET IT DRY a few days! Great advice. For two Ikea pieces after prep, I used the Rust-Oleum Chalked Ultra Matte Charcoal Water-Based Acrylic Chalk Paint for my computer desk last year, and Annie Sloan Old White Stock Paint on a bookcase that came out absolutely stunning!! Most say that you do not need to prime or sand using Chalk Paint, but going through the initial steps of sanding and using a primer will go a long way to solidifying that color on a repaint!

[@Hanasdiyhome]

I will try Kilz next time! Thank you. I’m really glad you had a good experience with chalk paint! I painted a wood frame mirror and it chipped before I even hung the mirror 😂

[@3chanchos]

Hello Hanna, I hope you are well. Would you share whtat kind of paint you use for the wood top on the desk?. That's the same color I want but last time I used one gave me a different tone. Thanks!

[@edithk2997]

Love your table in the background

[@thevahandbook]

That was really useful - thank you!

[@TheCmv003]

Thanks for posting!!!

[@elainesundancer]

We followed all the steps, but our cabinets have chipped in a few places. I think the only thing we have have done wrong is to not leave long enough for the second coat of primer. It’s all installed in to the wall now so I really don’t want to pull them out. I might remove the doors and try re-priming and painting them as the doors have suffered most! Thanks for this excellent video!

[@Hanasdiyhome]

I know it’s really frustrating when paint chips. If it’s small spots you can try doing a little touch up paint. It won’t be too noticeable

[@edithk2997]

Try to sand between priming or painting layers

[@joyfullyconscious906]

you talk about laminated furniture but Ikea has mostly foiled pieces now, is that what you mean? I have learned that it is easy to paint laquered furniture (ikea has some of that too) but that painting foil is not guaranteed to last?

[@selenalynes3021]

Hi I want to paint my Hemnes dresser but is not white don’t is not laminate. It’s made of solids pine and acrylic lacquer. Don’t still need to sand it?? I have the grey one

[@Hanasdiyhome]

A quick sand will go a long way to help the durability

[@anisawu8709]

I know sander is good, but I don’t like the dust, especially I need to finish everything inside.

[@afiabegum3243]

What colour paint did you use?

[@Hanasdiyhome]

It’s Pewter Greene, by Sherwin-Williams

[@1wildwackywoman]

You lost me at “use a deglosser and then sand.“ That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Neither does using baby wipes to remove sanding dust.

[@szatanica1]

Simple? How is this simple?Sanding whole bookcase or few if you actually have a library? Gives me a headache even thinking about it..:(