Furniture in the kitchen, when compared with other items in the house, is exposed to a much larger number of unfavorable factors. Even if the facade is made of solid oak, beech or any wood, over time its surface will lose its original beauty and the coating will need to be restored.
These factors include:
- temperature changes;
- moisture;
- open fire;
- grease splashes;
- mechanical damage;
- detergents containing chemicals;
- Sun rays.
Damaged coatings require replacement or restoration, and depending on the type of kitchen facades, you have to make a decision in favor of the first or second option.
Furniture made from natural wood is expensive, and replacing it is a serious blow to the family budget. Products made from MDF and chipboard are cheaper, but purchasing them can cost a pretty penny. Many owners try to independently find answers to questions about how to repair a dent on a facade and read articles on do-it-yourself restoration. But only a few can put ideas into practice. It's all about experience and skills. Our workshop is the best solution to any problem related to the restoration, reconstruction and repair of wooden kitchen facades in Moscow!
Coating restoration
Restoration of kitchen facades depends on both the base material and the finishing layer. In most cases, if the main material is damaged, the entire façade will have to be replaced. The exception is small scratches and chips, which can be repaired with a special wood putty or wax pencil.
When the finish is damaged, everything is not so clear.
- PVC film. The material does not adhere very well to chipboard or MDF due to its different nature. Over time, as well as under the influence of moisture and temperature changes, the film peels off. The advantage of the material is that restoration of such a coating is quite possible.
For small defects, the PVC film is simply glued: draw PVA glue, “Moment”, into a syringe from a needle and fill the area under the film. Then smooth out the coating and secure with tape for 4 hours. If the damage is extensive, you can remove the entire old film from the facade by heating it with a hairdryer, and stick a new one in the same way. In this case, it is better to use liquid nails.
- Melamine and acrylic films have much better adhesion to wood material, so they rarely peel off. Small areas are glued in the same way, but if the damage is extensive, the façade cannot be repaired at home: the coating will have to be changed in a workshop.
- Acrylic panel. This type of kitchen renovation is impossible. In case of severe chips or scratches, the sash must be replaced with a new one.
- The veneer is glued as easily as PVC film. Replacing it is also not difficult: the material is produced with glue already applied to the back side.
- Enamel. Repairing kitchen facades with your own hands is quite possible, although the work requires extreme care. Firstly, you need to clean out scratches or peelings, secondly, choose exactly the same shade, thirdly, apply it very carefully. If there is a large area of damage, it is better to entrust the work to a professional.
Price for renovation of kitchen facades
| Type of work | Qty, size | Price, rub |
| Sanding old paint | 1 m2 | 320 |
| Applying stain | 1 m2 | 1250 |
| Eco veneer | 1 m2 | 3850 |
| Apply varnish | 1 m2 | 2500 |
| Padding | 1 m2 | 1600 |
| Cover with enamel | 1 m2 | 2800 |
| laminated chipboard egger | 1 m2 | 2100 |
| Solid veneer | 1 m2 | 8600 |
A master will tell you the exact cost of repairing kitchen facades after assessing the scope of work on site.
The price depends on a number of factors:
- technologies;
- volume of work;
- type of damage on the kitchen facade;
- the need to replace accessories, and so on.
By contacting us, you can count on low prices and high quality of order execution.
Upgrade with PVC film
Restoration does not always mean only returning facades to their original appearance and replacing fittings. Modern methods of decoration make it possible to change the appearance of a kitchen beyond recognition, using quite affordable means.
One of these options is vinyl film, or rather, a sticker with an image on PVC film. Moreover, the image can be anything - from a wood pattern to an ornament of any complexity or a landscape.
Quite often, this technique is used to change the style of the kitchen or simply diversify the design. To do this, decorate an area or two doors with a sticker. If they want to update their entire set, all facades are covered with vinyl film. The choice is entirely determined by the style of the room.
Paneled facades are very suitable for such kitchen renovations. The frames are painted or also covered with a film of a different color, and the inner surface is decorated with self-adhesive film.
The photo shows a successful solution in the Art Nouveau style.
Coloring
Restoring kitchen facades using painting is the second most popular method. It is worth noting that it is far from being as simple as it seems at first glance. All facades are painted with the exception of MDF doors with acrylic panels.
Polyurethane enamels are preferable among kitchen materials. They are resistant to moisture and temperature changes, are not afraid of light, dry quickly and are safe. In addition, the palette of paints includes all kinds of shades and textures - from matte to high-gloss, literally with a mirror shine.
How to restore a kitchen set by painting?
- Remove all the fittings from the sashes, then remove the facades themselves.
- The finishing layer is completely removed and the surface is cleaned with sandpaper.
- The material is primed - it is recommended to use a water-based polyurethane primer. The procedure should be repeated and wait for the primer to dry completely.
- Apply paint using a roller and brushes of different sizes. The paint must be applied in several layers, first allowing each layer to dry completely. The carved parts of the product are especially carefully painted. Using a stencil, you can create a pattern, ornament or image on the sash.
- When restoring the facade, do not forget about the final stage - varnishing. No matter how good the enamel is, varnish will prevent its mechanical damage.
Coloring techniques are different. Depending on your own skill, you can simply paint the facade with one color, you can paint it, you can paint the kitchen set with “metallic” paint - it contains aluminum powder.
The fashionable aging effect is obtained in this way: the facade is covered in two layers with paint of different shades, and after drying, a solvent is applied to the surface. In this case, the top layer becomes covered with cracks. With the right skill, you can also achieve a “chameleon” effect: this will also require painting in two colors, but after drying, the facades are coated with glossy varnish.
DIY MDF door repair
If the surface of the film on facades made from MDF requires replacement, this task can be dealt with without resorting to the services of hired specialists.
Problems may include:
- the coating begins to peel off from the edge;
- swelling of the film appeared;
- the surface is damaged.
If the film comes off, what do they do: remove the door and unscrew the handles, hinges and locking fittings, and place the facade on a flat surface. If a corner or a small strip has come off, it is recommended to heat the coating and apply the film with strong smoothing movements. To fix it, a flat plate and a weight are placed on top.
For heating, use a household hairdryer or iron (when using it, cover it with fabric or Teflon film). If the furniture is not old, you can level it with your hands, heating the adhesive during friction.
If the factory sizing does not hold the surface, use quick-drying “Super-Moment” or universal polymer glue for fixation. The work is guided by the instructions for use of the product.
To repair a film façade whose coating has bulged, you will have to cut the bubble into 4 pieces crosswise with a utility knife. Sometimes the cause is dust or debris trapped under the film during furniture manufacturing. You need to thoroughly clean everything inside of foreign objects, apply glue and press. Depending on the type of glue, MDF doors are kept under load from several hours to several days.
If damage occurs (holes, cracks, fire marks), you need to completely renew the coating. Handles, hinges and other fittings are removed from the part, cleaned and dried, and then a film is glued on. A furniture company or specialized store will help you choose the right color and texture; the main thing is to show a sample.
Good to know! Most often, the film peels off near heat sources (stove, oven, radiators) and water (sink).
Decoupage
To restore the facades of kitchen furniture, sometimes they resort to not entirely traditional methods. Decoupage has become a trendy touch for retro kitchens. But in practice it is used quite rarely, as it requires taste and accuracy in execution.
The material for decoupage is special napkins with bright original images. In fact, in this capacity you can use newspaper clippings, pieces of fabric, fragments of lace, your own old photos, a finished image from albums or books. In the kitchen, decoupage using small objects will be very useful: coffee beans, herb stems and spikelets, dried flowers and the like.
The decoupage technique is quite simple: you sand the kitchen set with your own hands using coarse and then fine sandpaper. They are painted with a background color - acrylic paint is used, and then the image or objects are fixed to the surface using office glue. Be sure to cover the craft with several layers of transparent furniture varnish after the glue has dried.
The photo shows “plant-based” kitchen decoupage.
Varnishing
Repairing a kitchen set made of wood comes down to restoration, especially if the material is quite expensive wood. And old wooden furniture, both today and centuries ago, is perceived as a symbol of solidity. Moreover, wooden kitchen units are not that difficult to update.
The most popular techniques are varnishing and tinting; they are often combined. The varnish can be used as matte transparent, glossy or even colored. It doesn’t radically change the color palette of the furniture, but it does add some shade. Stain is used in cases where they really want to change the color of the facade by a couple of tones.
The technology of both processes is similar.
- The facades are removed from their hinges and the fittings are removed.
- The surface is cleaned of old varnish or other finishing, treated with sandpaper, coarse and fine, and then thoroughly sanded.
- The cleaned surface is primed.
- After the primer has completely dried, a layer of varnish is applied to the facade with a brush. After the varnish has dried, the procedure is repeated at least twice.
The stain is applied in the same way, after the soil has dried. Depending on how much they want to change the color of the furniture, tinting is carried out from 1 to 4 times. Then the product is opened with varnish at least twice.
Molding – furniture plinth of different shapes – will help diversify the look of updated furniture. It is very diverse in size and configuration. The molding is glued to the surface of the facade and can be painted and varnished along with the sash.
Price for restoration of kitchen facades
In each specific case, restoration of wooden kitchen facades costs differently. It may be necessary to make decorative elements, replace fittings, dismantle and install built-in appliances upon completion of work.
In general, when determining the price of a service, the following are taken into account:
- level of complexity of restoration work;
- order execution time;
- cost and quantity of materials needed;
- whether the restoration is carried out on site or in our workshop.
Obviously, the price for the service of restoring kitchen facades made of solid beech or other types of wood may differ from the restoration of kitchen furniture facades made of MDF, but not necessarily more. Only our experienced specialist can accurately guide you on the cost. We always offer the most profitable option based on the client’s capabilities.
What kind of work does facade restoration include?
Restoration is a process that requires professional skills. Three main methods are used for restoration:
- painting;
- updating the varnish coating of furniture;
- sticking the film onto the surface.
Painting and varnishing are most often required when restoring kitchen facades made of MDF or natural wood. As a result, you can not only restore, but also completely change the color of the headset. The quality of the result depends on the condition of the furniture and the professionalism of the craftsman.
The film is used to restore laminated chipboard furniture and PVC surfaces. In this case, a glossy or matte surface is obtained, depending on the type of film.
Important! A particularly complex process is the restoration of kitchen facades made of wood with paneling, milling and carved elements. Only a specialist can cope with updating the facades used for such kitchens.
Restoration of facades made of solid wood and MDF
A kitchen made from MDF or solid wood lasts much longer than budget furniture made from chipboard. This is due to the properties of the material - high homogeneity, strength, resistance to damage. Wooden and MDF boards hold fittings and fasteners better. From this point of view, repairing kitchen facades made of MDF and solid wood is quite justified - after the work is completed, it will last for many more years.
MDF boards are decorated with different materials:
- acrylic film;
- veneer;
- acrylic panels;
- melamine films;
- PVC film;
- enamel coatings.
Almost all coatings can be restored, excluding acrylic panels. If chips form on the glossy facade of a PVC sash, it will have to be replaced. You won't be able to restore veneer yourself either - it's a very capricious material. We will help restore the attractiveness of your MDF or wood kitchen in the shortest possible time!
We restore kitchen facades
If you are wondering how to inexpensively and effectively renew wooden kitchen fronts or where to order the restoration of damaged or worn MDF furniture fronts, you will find the answer here. We restore furniture of any type and in any condition.
Before restoration work begins, a designer will work on your kitchen. The specialist will give advice on selecting fittings, colors, and textures to accurately convey the style of the furniture in accordance with the design and your wishes. A professional assessment of lighting and the location of utensils will also be useful.
As for the master’s work itself, it begins with assessing the strength of the fittings and fastening mechanisms. If they are in order and do not require replacement, the restoration of the kitchen facades will affect the external coatings - any of them can be ordered at our production. We use only specialized varnishes, paints and films that are resistant to the adverse factors that we have already listed above.
By the way, if you are planning a redevelopment, or transporting furniture to a new apartment, we will help you not only update the set, but also arrange the items in the most convenient way.
Where can I order the restoration of kitchen facades?
If you order restoration from us, it will not require much time and large expenses. But at the same time you are guaranteed to get a high-quality result. Our workshop and factory Apriorimaster are fully equipped for the restoration of any type of furniture, replacement and repair of varnish, films, veneer. We have created optimal conditions for gluing and drying products. We have machines for the production of wooden elements. We maintain the required temperature and humidity, which affect the characteristics of natural wood. By trusting us, you make the right choice.
Methods for updating and restoring kitchen facades
Do you want to find a competent specialist to restore worn or damaged wooden kitchen facades? We have been specializing in this service for more than 10 years! Depending on the state of the kitchen and the tasks facing you, we will offer:
- Decoration method. It is appropriate in cases where the kitchen facade is slightly damaged: small scratches, chips, cracks. The cavities are filled with wax, then sanded, coated with paint and varnish.
- Pasting with film. Used to update the appearance or minor damage. In some cases, lamination and lamination are appropriate.
- Painting. We use various methods to achieve a spectacular design: aging, patina, gold leaf, glissal and others. We use special acrylic and polyurethane coatings, putties, primers, and varnishes.
- Full or partial replacement of veneer, enamel, plastic and acrylic cladding.
- Decoration with moldings and carved elements.
Restoration of natural wood facades
Reconstruction, repair or restoration of wooden kitchen facades is more difficult than working with MDF or laminated chipboard. But it is these types of sets that people most often try to preserve - natural wood lasts for decades with proper care. This furniture is of good quality, often passed on by inheritance and becomes a real rarity.
A special feature of updating kitchen facades made of wood is thorough cleaning of the old coating and repeated application of a varnish layer. It is difficult to do this at home due to the characteristic smell of paints and varnishes, and the mass of dust during cleaning.
We will help you fix:
- chips and cracks on panel inserts;
- cracks on frames;
- broken fasteners and hinges;
- peeling paint and varnish;
- broken stained glass windows and glass inserts.
Why is it so important to entrust this work to the specialists of our workshop? Solid wood furniture is assembled in a special way using thermal joints. If the slightest mistake is made in this process, the frame may simply warp and fall apart. In addition, it is difficult to choose the exact tone of stain or suitable varnish on your own.
We know how to properly repair your furniture. We provide a guarantee for our services, meet the deadlines of each project and do not inflate prices.
If you would like to know how much our services cost, or have other questions, please call the phone number listed on the website. You can place an order for a specialist to visit you right now
Unusual solutions
The imagination of home craftsmen literally has no limits, so completely unexpected things can serve as materials for kitchen renovation.
- Photo wallpaper is a material that is in no way inferior to PVC film in terms of density and strength. It is fixed to the surface of chipboard, MDF and even plastic with liquid nails. Photo wallpapers are cut to the size of the facades and pasted in the most usual way. After the glue has dried, the products must be opened with varnish. If desired, you can order photo wallpapers with images from your personal archive.
- Tile finishing. As a rule, walls are decorated with ceramics. However, nothing prevents you from using this beautiful material as decoration for a flat or paneled facade. The tiles are cut and fixed using the same liquid nails.
- An even more interesting, but also labor-intensive option is porcelain mosaic. There are not enough broken dishes from one apartment for this, so you will have to get the fragments somewhere: if you negotiate with the nearest cafes and restaurants, you will get the material quite quickly. The fragments are sorted by color, used to form a pattern or simply a color gradient and glued to the surface of the facade. The gaps between the fragments are sealed with grout.
Restoring kitchen furniture should first of all restore functionality. However, the process is creative and exciting, so that as a result the kitchen can completely change its appearance.
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