How to paint a refrigerator

Surely many people have an old refrigerator in their garden or dacha, the appearance of which has not been pleasing to the eye for a long time. Sometimes people don’t realize that it can be updated and it will fit perfectly into the interior.

If your refrigerator is still in good working order, but its appearance is depressing, feel free to start restoration. You yourself will be surprised by the result, and all that is required is your desire, minimal experience and small financial investments. Why spend money on new equipment if you can make the old one into a designer one?

The best options for painting the outside of a refrigerator

Don't know how you would like your refrigerator to look? Don't know how to draw and imagine? It doesn’t matter, because today it’s easy to find many simple and unusual solutions on the Internet. Everyone will choose among them what is suitable specifically for their case and interior.

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Basic rules for quality painting

In order for the paint to adhere well and serve for a long time, you need to choose it well and strictly follow the painting technology when working.

How to choose the right paint

Restoration requires paint and a minimum of tools. All you need is a narrow roller and a brush, and if you use aerosol cans, even they are not needed.Selecting a coloring composition is a responsible matter, because it must not only perform a decorative function, but also protect equipment from various mechanical damage. Therefore, paints and varnishes are required, satisfying certain requirements: easy to tint, hold paint vertically, resistant to detergents.

Waterproof metal paint used for indoor work is suitable for this purpose. It can be polyurethane, acrylic, oil-based, automotive nitro-enamel, zinc, silicone, epoxy, nitrocellulose or other paint. They all differ in composition, but in this case it does not matter.

Coloring substances can be matte, glossy, luminescent, smooth or textured, differ in color, have different drying times, and costs. The most budget-friendly, harmless and simple option is acrylic paint for metal.

Coloring stages

Before you begin the process of painting equipment, it is necessary to carry out some preparatory work so that the paint goes on evenly and smoothly.

Preliminary work:

1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Remove the shelves and trays inside.
3. Clean the outer surface of dirt and grease. This can be done easily with a stiff sponge and grease remover.
4. To make the paint stick better, remove the old coating with sandpaper and sand down chips and scratches.
5. Wipe off any accumulated dust with a wet cloth and then wipe dry.
6. Degrease the surface using special chemicals.
7. Apply primer if necessary.
8. Protect the fittings with cling film, wide tape or masking tape.
9. Cover the floor and other surfaces that may be dirty when painting with newspapers or oilcloth.
10. Start by painting an inconspicuous area.

Coloring

Attention! When working, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment for safety. In this case, their role is played by a respirator and rubber gloves.

It is best to paint outside in warm and calm weather. If this is not possible, a bright, well-ventilated room will do. But in this case, it is better not to use car paint in cans, since it is the most toxic.

Coloring rules:

1. The coloring composition must be applied in 2–3 layers.
2. After each layer you need to take a break for 30 minutes so that it dries thoroughly.
3. When painting, it is more convenient to move the roller or brush from left to right or from top to bottom.
4. Hard-to-reach areas can be easily painted with a small brush.
5. As the last layer, to make the surface shiny or matte, you can use aerosol acrylic varnish.

Aerosol painting technology

When painting with aerosol cans, they must be kept at a distance of 30 cm from the surface to be painted. All movements must be carried out evenly and without stopping to avoid paint sagging. If it is necessary to remove minor paint defects, use solvents.

Creative dyeing technologies and decoupage

• Want to turn your old refrigerator into a whiteboard? It can be used to record recipes, notes to loved ones and demonstrate an original solution to guests.
• Kitchen appliances can be painted not in a single color, but by adding multi-colored stripes or geometric shapes.At the same time, it is convenient to use masking tape at color transitions for a more accurate result.
• Painting or a ready-made stencil will also be a good solution. The stencil can be easily made by hand.
• Decoupage. Sometimes people don't want to bother with painting, but prefer to update their refrigerator using film. But this method requires good skill and experience so that the film lies flat and without bubbles. But there is a simpler option - decoupage. Its technique is very simple and accessible even to a schoolchild. It requires almost no cash investment and takes minimal time. Decoupage is an appliqué made of paper, which is varnished for ease of use. Decoupage cards and multi-layer paper napkins are suitable for this. You can also cut out a picture from magazines, draw it yourself, or print it from the Internet using a color printer.

As you can see, the procedure for painting a refrigerator is simple and you can easily do it yourself at home. It only takes time and your imagination. Give your refrigerator a new life and you will noticeably transform the old interior of your kitchen.