Restoration of a kitchen set

Unfortunately, even the highest quality and most reliable kitchen furniture loses its attractiveness and wears out over time. And if the family budget does not allow you to buy a new headset, then there is no need to despair, because you can always update the worn backs of chairs and the peeling off countertop with your own hands, using self-adhesive film and other improvised means. Restoring a kitchen set will not take much time, and you have been saved on money. In addition, in a matter of hours, the old bored interior will gain a new “breath” and become stylish, fresh and unique. Today we will tell you how to update your kitchen set creatively, efficiently, and cost-effectively. All you need is patience and accuracy.

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Restoration of a kitchen set

Of course, the work of updating any furniture requires a competent approach. First of all, you need to answer the following questions:

• What condition is the furniture in? Sometimes restoration simply does not make sense.
• What are the damage and defects? The answer to this question depends on which restoration method to choose and the methods for realizing the plan. For example, pinpoint damage (chips, stains, scratches) can be masked with vinyl stickers or decorative napkins. We will talk about these decor methods below.
• What do you want to get as a result? Sometimes it is easier to radically change the design of kitchen furniture than to return it to its original form.
• What tools, materials, and most importantly - what skills do you have? For example, if you know how to handle scissors and a centimeter, then working with a self-adhesive film will not cause much difficulty.

So, having answered all the questions, you can get to work. First of all, let's look at the easiest way to decorate, having lost its pristine beauty of furniture, maybe a headset repair might not be needed.

Decor instead of repair

Today, there are many ways to update the kitchen without a cardinal alteration in case of point damage.

To mask defects, use the following methods:

• Vinyl stickers. Modern industry produces a fairly wide range of products from adhesive-resistant polyvinyl chloride that is resistant to any effects. Put a sticker on the problem area - such a decor will not only hide a scratch or chip, but will also become a real decoration of the interior.
• Decoupage (pasting of furniture with decorative napkins). Apply decoupage glue and a thin cloth to the damaged area. After the glue has dried, cover the napkin with clear acrylic varnish.

Important! Decoupage is one of the most popular way of decorating furniture. It allows you to create a unique interior that does not look like anything.

If the damage to the furniture is too serious, then you have to deal with the complete restoration of the kitchen.

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How to update a kitchen set with your own hands?

Of course, if you need to replace the functional elements of furniture, it is better to entrust this work to specialists, and you can do simple restoration work yourself. In this case, updating the kitchen can be done in the following ways:

• Furniture restoration with a self-adhesive film.
• Staining.
• Decoration molding.
• Replacing hardware.
• Decorating facades with various inserts (tiles, fabric, rattan, etc.).

Consider all these ways of updating furniture in more detail.

Pasting of facades with a self-adhesive film

You can update the old kitchen set without dust and unnecessary movements of bulky cabinets, if you use high-quality and beautiful vinyl film.

Important! The range of self-adhesive films is diverse, so there are plenty to choose from. It happens:

• Smooth.
• Brilliant.
• Translucent.
• Matt
• With a pattern or ornament.
• Textured, imitating various materials: marble, wood, fabric, etc.

pros

This method of updating the headset has a lot of advantages, in particular:

• The film has a high resistance to temperature changes.
• Durability. The average life of the material is 3-4 years.
• Material insensitivity to moisture.
• Variety of design.
• Ease of use and redesign. A torn or damaged portion of the film can always be replaced with a new one.

Important! If you decide that such a restoration of the kitchen is suitable for you, consider these useful tips:

• When buying a vinyl film, first of all, pay attention to the quality of the material. Cheap varieties of material peel off very quickly from the bottom.
• Be sure to pay attention to print quality - the picture should be absolutely even, without color differences along the entire length of the film.
• An interesting solution is the use of two contrasting colors of the film. For example, the upper cabinets are in bright colors, and the lower ones in dark, or vice versa.

Instruments

In order to update a kitchen set with a film, you will need the following tools:

• Centimeter.
• Ruler.
• Sharp scissors and clerical knife.
• Scraper for smoothing.

Important! The tools are assembled, the film is ready, and now begin to study the mechanism of work. But be prepared for the fact that in the process of gluing the self-adhesive film for the kitchen set may be moody, so be patient.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Remove from furniture all decorative linings, pens, and other texture elements that may interfere with gluing.
2. Measure the height and width of the cabinets and drawers. For more convenient work, it is advisable to remove all the facades and lay them on a flat surface.
3. Apply all measurements to the film on the reverse side. Leave an allowance of 20 mm at the bend points.

Important! For ease of measurement on the back of the material there is a grid with a square of 1x1 mm.

4. Cut the film with sharp construction scissors, stepping back from the contour line of 2-3 mm.
5. Prepare the facade details for gluing. To do this: clean the surface of the panels, rinse with a damp sponge and degrease.

Important! The better you prepare the surface, the longer the film will last.

6. Dry the surface of the furniture and leave it to dry completely.
7. Peel off a few centimeters of a protective paper base and apply a decorative film to the surface. Gluing is carried out gradually from top to bottom, remove the paper back layer as you move.

Important! Make sure that there are no air bubbles between the film and the furniture surface.

8. To smooth the film, use a plastic squeegee (spatula) or just use your palm.
9. After the film dries (after a few hours), screw on the fittings.

Important! If small bubbles remain on the film, carefully pierce them with a thin needle and smooth them again.

Helpful hints:

1. If the film is sticky unevenly, then immediately peel it off with a sharp movement, since in a few hours it will be much more difficult to do.
2. Do not stick re-peeled film, as the material will not stick anyway.

Important! If you liked the update option with a film, then you can use a more modern material - photo wallpaper. It is best to choose a laminated wallpaper with a self-adhesive base. Glue them according to the same principle as the film.

How to update the facade of furniture with paint and molding?

A more radical way to update a headset is by painting facades and other furniture elements. This method makes it possible to completely change the style of the room.

Important! Along with painting, you can use molding - decorative overhead elements that are often used in wall and ceiling cladding. To decorate the kitchen set, small furniture skirting boards (thin semicircular planks) are used.

Training

Before you start a large-scale restoration of furniture:

1. First decide on the future design and color of the kitchen.
2. Find a spacious place to lay out all the facades. This should be a well-ventilated area, for example, an empty garage.

Important! All work to update the kitchen can take 12-18 hours.

Instruments

For the restoration of a kitchen set, you will need the following materials and tools:

• Decorative semicircular molding - you can purchase a molding that imitates carved and stucco elements.
• Glue for wood.
• Face saw.
• Glossy deck paint.
• Airbrush.
• Screwdriver.
• Drill.
• Furniture fittings.
• Marker.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Remove facades along with fittings. To facilitate the assembly of furniture, before you remove the facades, make appropriate digital notes on each cabinet and door.
2. Remove the hardware.
3. Carefully remove all dirt from the surface of the furniture.
4. Clean the surface of the facades and degrease.
5. If the furniture has chips and cracks, then treat it with a special filler for wooden furniture.
6. Sand the surface and prime. Apply the composition in two layers.
7. Wait for the furniture surface to dry.
8. Prepare moldings of the required length. Using a face saw, cut the decorative molding into segments, saw off the outer edges at an angle of 45 degrees.
9. Glue the finished planks to the facade with carpentry glue or fasten with clapboard nails.
10. Mark with a marker the places for installing new fixtures and fittings (if you decide to change them). Drill holes with a drill.
11. Lay out the facades on the floor, after laying the plastic film or unnecessary fabric.
12. Fill the spray gun with paint.
13. Apply 3 layers of paint to the facade. Apply each subsequent coat after drying the previous one. If you want to create an original pattern on the surface, then use a special stencil.
14. Set the finished facades in place, focusing on the digital signs made in advance.
15. Install new hardware.

Helpful hints:

1. Since the spray gun paints a denser layer, then use it during the application of the primer. Apply the primer from a distance of 15-20 cm. Wait about an hour until it dries completely, and proceed to painting. A roller or brush is best for this job.
2. To ensure safety, carry out all paintwork in the fresh air.
3. If the usual staining of the surface does not impress you, then add a twist to this process in the form of glizal. This is a translucent paint with a thick texture. Apply glizal on the prepared surface with a thick layer. On the still dried paint with a sponge dipped in water, form patterns. An unsuccessful curl or line can always be removed with a roller.
4. Lacquering and stain treatment will help return the wooden kitchen furniture to its presentation. Choosing a transparent varnish, you can update the natural color of the tree, and if you use a varnish with pigment, then change its color. Mahogany furniture can be updated if the surface is covered with 3-4 layers of stain. Just like varnish, stain is applied to a cleaned and sanded surface.

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Decorative inserts

If the facades of kitchen furniture you need to adjust to a specific finish of the room, then use decorative inserts, it can be:

• Ceramic tile.
• Rattan.
• Wallpaper or fabric using decoupage technique.

Decoupage

Decoupage technique consists in applying finished material to the surface of the facades, followed by fixing it with special glue. For example, the decor of furniture facades with a dense fabric will be an excellent element of the fashionable Provence style. Original and appropriate in the decor of a bright kitchen, decoupage elements in Ethno-style will look like, for example, Gzhel and Petrikov painting ornaments. The choice of decoupage material completely depends on your taste and preference.

The main stages of decoupage:

1. Surface cleaning. Using wood putty, get rid of all pores and microcracks on the surface, if any. After the putty dries, treat the furniture surface with fine-grained sandpaper.
2. Glue decoupage material on the prepared surface. For fabric, for example, PVA glue is suitable.
3. Coat the decoupage surface with acrylic varnish. The process of varnishing is carried out 3-4 times, applying the next layer only after the previous one dries.

Important! The material for decoupage can also be oilcloth, with the picture you like. You can use cloth or oilcloth not only from the outside, but also from the inside. The material is tensioned at the corners of the cabinet and fixed with nails or self-tapping screws. Kitchen utensils on the background of plain or patterned fabric look much more interesting.

How to decorate furniture with ceramic tiles?

In order to update the kitchen with ceramic tiles, you will need:

• Tile.
• Special tile adhesive.
• Decorative patch strips.

Carry out the work as follows:

1. Remove the cabinet doors.
2. Clean the furniture surface from dirt.
3. Paint the headset facades in a suitable color (if desired).
4. Glue the tile to the facade with glue.
5. Decorate the “tile application” with a frame of wooden planks.
6. Replace the facades.

Rattan trim

To make a rattan decor, you will need the following materials and tools:

• Sharp scissors.
• Overhead wooden planks.
• Sandpaper.
• Hammer.
• Lacquer.
• Brush
• Furniture nails.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Calculate the amount of material needed based on the height and width of the facades.
2. Get the required footage of rattan in rolls.
3. Place the roll in a bath of wet water (for 30 minutes). When wet, the rattan will increase, and after drying it will stretch like a string on the decorated surface.
4. Prepare wooden planks. They will press the canvas along the perimeter to the surface.
5. Remove the rattan fabric from the tub and cut the workpieces.
6. Attach rattan blanks to the kitchen facades. You can use a furniture stapler for this. The paper clips are located at the edges and covered with planks.
7. With studs, beat the planks to the facades.

Important! The structure can be sanded and coated with a protective layer of acrylic varnish.

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Facade replacement

The most radical way to upgrade a kitchen unit is to completely replace the old facades with new ones. This will allow you to change the decor of the kitchen and actually get a completely new furniture without changing its usual design.

Important! Facades can be purchased at the store or ordered on an individual project. It all depends on which end result suits you. Do not forget only that the design, color, decor and texture of the facades should coincide with the general interior design.

Instruments

To install new facades, prepare the following tools:

• Drill.
• Wood screws.
• Screwdriver.
• Roulette.
• The square.

Instructions for restoration

Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the old facades.
2. Take careful measurements.
3. Order or buy new products, as well as the necessary fittings.
4. Drill the mounting locations according to the location of the old fixtures.
5. Connect new facades with screws.

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Stock footage

All of the above methods for updating a kitchen set will not take much time and effort, and it will take a little money for a complete restoration.But then you will get an updated and unique design of the kitchen, where it will be so nice and cozy to gather in the evenings with friends and household.