Paint for children's furniture is currently available in a huge range. Bright colors, which will undoubtedly please both the child and the parents, can harm the baby’s health. Even the use of white dye does not guarantee safety. Especially if such a finishing material is used to paint pieces of furniture that are often in contact with the child for a long time, for example, a bed, a high chair, a desk.
To avoid adverse effects, you need to choose your paint carefully. To do this, you need to know what criteria it must meet; it is especially important what paint to paint the crib with.
What is the best paint to use for children's furniture?
What should the paint and varnish material be like:
- Safe - the paint is not suitable if it contains compounds that cause allergic reactions when evaporated. Typically, the packaging of products that are suitable for children's furniture indicates compliance with safety certificates, for example, the EN 71 marking (European certificate);
- Water-based - only such paints do not leave odors or harmful substances on the surface when dry;
- Elastic - the paint must withstand significant loads, for example, a child may try to bite the bed;
- Washable - so that parents can regularly wet clean the nursery.
Suitable paint for a crib can be found at any hardware store. It is worth paying attention to water-based and water-dispersion, acrylic, latex and eco-varnishes.
The choice of color is also very important. Dark and bright shades are not suitable for children's furniture. They can cause negative emotions or overexcitement in the baby, which will negatively affect his mental state and quality of sleep. Typically, parents choose white, beige or pastel (lemon, mint, peach) paint.
Choose bright paint for painting children's furniture.
Cots coated with varnish also look good. The texture and color of natural wood will suit any interior design.
Water-based paint
Dries quickly, has no toxic odor, and is completely safe. This is one of the most budget options that meets the main requirements. To ensure a rich shade, the paint is applied in two layers.
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If you make a single-layer coating, the texture of the wood will be visible. It can look beautiful if a pastel finish is used on light wood.
Colored acrylic paint
Several safe materials are made from acrylic. Among them: enamels, varnishes, paints. Acrylic-polyurethane varnish is ideal for children's furniture. It can be colored and transparent, withstands significant mechanical loads, is hydrophobic, and wear-resistant.
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There are coatings with a glossy, matte, semi-matte finish. Acrylic paint is made on the basis of water-based compositions, it is non-toxic, odorless, and washable. Another advantage: it does not fade when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
Latex and acrylate water-based
Such products are stronger than acrylic paints and enamels and are not subject to cracking or fading. Withstands significant mechanical loads and is resistant to humidity. If your baby decides to taste the furniture, he is guaranteed not to get poisoned or swallow pieces of peeling paint.
Acrylic paint is made on the basis of water-based compositions.
This is very important for anxious mothers. The only caveat is the high price. But it is compensated by the durability of the coating.
Eco-paints
Another name is maslovok. The material consists of wax and natural oils - linseed or soybean. The paint is hydrophobic, which means you can wash the crib regularly without worrying about the quality of the coating. The oil base impregnates the wood, fills microcracks and pores, and the wax ingredients create a film on the surface.
All furniture in the nursery should be environmentally friendly.
The disadvantage of eco-paints is their high cost. In addition, they can not be found in all stores.
The primer is the main character
Primer is an important part in the furniture restoration process; with its help you will paint your cabinet with high quality. It will also help the paint dry quickly, as it does not allow moisture to be absorbed into the surface. A positive point is that after priming, the color saturation of the paint will remain the same as when painting.
If you choose acrylic paint for painting, then you need to use an acrylic-based primer.
The painting will be of very good quality, because the elements of the materials for painting are perfectly combined with each other
Before priming, it is important to read the instruction manual and find out how long it takes for the primer to dry, since you only need to paint a dry surface.
Apply it with a roller in a very thin layer, leave it for the time specified in the instructions.
Features of painting a crib (+ rules for restoring a crib)
Having chosen the best way to paint a wooden crib, you need to prepare tools and materials for the work. You will need:
- roller for large parts;
- brush and sponge for small details and decoration.
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If you intend to restore an old crib, you will need a spatula, sandpaper or a hair dryer to remove the existing coating.
Before applying the final coating to the product, it is recommended to prime the surface.
The use of chemical solvents is acceptable, but these are toxic materials that contain volatile substances. They will erode for a long time, which is not safe for the child’s health. Therefore, it is better to remove the coating mechanically, in other words, clean it off: first with a sharp spatula, and sand the remains with sandpaper of varying degrees of grain.
The highest quality painting is done in parts.
Important! Before applying the decorative coating, the parts must be primed. A water-dispersed composition is suitable. It is safe, smoothes out small irregularities well, and ensures strong adhesion of the paint to the surface. Can be applied with a roller, brush or spray.
Before painting, you need to disassemble the bed.
How to restore an old crib:
- disassemble into component elements;
- put all the bolts and screws in a separate container or ziplock bag, or even better, label them so as not to get confused;
- remove the outdated coating (preferably mechanically);
- smooth out large defects - fill chips and cracks with wood putty;
- wait for the putty to dry, coat with a primer;
- when the soil dries, apply paint in 2-3 layers;
- assemble the crib.
Be responsible when painting children's furniture.
In 3-4 days the furniture will be ready for use. But it is better to wait a week from the moment of painting. By this time, the residual smell will completely disappear.
conclusions
The main requirement for paint and varnish materials in a children's room is their safety. It is very important to take the choice of product responsibly in order to do it competently and correctly.
Children's furniture painted with turquoise paint
The painting process itself does not take much time, but it requires a special, well-ventilated room, or the ability to leave the painted structure outside for a while.
If you don’t want to waste your time and effort on choosing and installing paint, contact a specialized company where an experienced craftsman will do everything quickly and correctly.
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Restoration of chairs
The work is carried out on the same principle as restoring a crib. The only difference may be if the chair has a soft seat.
Bright chairs diversify the design of the nursery.
To restore it, you will need to remove the upholstery, replace the filling and secure it with a furniture stapler or glue, which is suitable for fastening different types of surfaces.
Sleeping area
Bed. The baby will certainly begin to explore the world around him from his own furniture. And he will definitely “test the crib.” Therefore, all items in the nursery should be made from natural or environmentally friendly materials that do not threaten the baby’s health.
Mattress. It is better not to buy cotton wool: cotton “cakes” and turns into lumps, the surface of the sleeping area becomes uneven. Dense and less uniform types of “stuffing” (sesame, coconut, seaweed) are much better. Foam rubber is not very useful for children. Over time, it is pressed through, and it is unpleasant to sleep on synthetics - sweating increases. A little better - cast polyurethane foam, more elastic and durable. The best option is spring mattresses with multi-layer natural filling: they are considered orthopedic and allow you to evenly distribute the child’s weight during sleep, promoting the formation of correct posture.
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When organizing a sleeping place for a child, you should pay attention not only to the material of the crib and its covering, but also to choose the right mattress, giving preference to spring mattresses with multi-layer natural filling. Children's furniture made of plywood
Children's furniture made of plywood.
This is durable, reliable and environmentally friendly furniture. Previously, it was believed that it made simple and inexpressive furniture. But modern innovations have made their own adjustments. Using the flexibility of the material, manufacturers began to produce children's furniture made of plywood (usually tables and chairs) of fancy shapes and designs: to suit the most demanding taste of a design connoisseur.
Painting a new product
Painting a new crib is somewhat easier than restoring old furniture: there is no need to remove the outdated coating. This significantly reduces time and labor costs.
The crib can be used around the third day.
Otherwise, the scheme of actions is completely the same:
- disassemble into parts if the furniture is already assembled;
- sand with sandpaper to create greater adhesion of the surface and paint;
- wipe with a slightly damp cloth to remove any dust that has formed and dry;
- if the furniture is planned to be coated with colored dye, apply a primer;
- if the crib is covered with clear varnish, use stain instead of primer, which will protect the wood from rotting;
- After priming, additionally sand the parts;
- Apply paint or varnish in one layer, let dry and re-coat.
The most obvious decoration option is to choose white.
All that remains is to wait until all the parts are completely dry and assemble the bed for the child. You can decorate the assembled crib or individual parts. Drawings and patterns are applied with the same safe dyes to the dried coating and dried for several days (so that the smell disappears).
Typically, white, pastel colors and delicate patterns are chosen to decorate the crib. You can apply patterns to large parts using a stencil (this technique is useful for people who are far from the fine arts).
Multi-colored crib slats will look interesting in the interior.
If you have artist skills, it’s time to use them and paint the crib with your favorite children’s characters, natural patterns or abstract elements. However, you shouldn’t overdo it: it’s better to limit yourself to a minimum set of shades, and not go beyond the soft, pastel range.
Popular manufacturers
Several manufacturers of children's paints have set themselves apart from the rest.
Tested examples include the following:
- Ales Shikkui (Kansai Paint). Created on the basis of organic components. Capable of absorbing unpleasant odors and reducing the amount of carbon dioxide. Protects the surface from bacteria and fungus. Dries in 2 to 6 hours.
- Ultra Resist Dulux. It prevents the decomposition of bacteria and is water and dirt repellent. It has extremely low wettability, i.e. water remains on the surface in droplets, which can be easily wiped off with a rag without leaving wet streaks. Easily tolerates repeated washing. Dries within 4-6 hours after application.
- Taika Glow (Tikkurila). Paint with glow effect. Allows you to add fabulous accents to the children's interior. Use paint to paint objects on the walls that will cast a subtle glow and delight your child.
- Liitu (Tikkurila). Almost odorless, matte, easy to apply and completely environmentally friendly. You can draw on walls with this coating with crayons, and then erase the writing with a wet cloth without harming the color.
- Buntlack (Alpina) . Resistant to damage and liquids, dries quickly and holds color for a long time. Has many shades.
Paint for a children's room must have special qualities. It is important that it is environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic, suitable for the child’s age, and not afraid of damage and repeated washing with water.
Painting walls in a nursery (1 video)
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Cribs in the photo
The main thing is safety
Safety! This should be the most important criterion for parents when choosing paint to decorate a child’s room. Now many manufacturers offer modern paints and varnishes created on the basis of organic solvents, as well as water. Paints and varnishes with organic solvents are not good for a children's room, since painted surfaces, be it furniture or walls, will emit harmful substances for quite a long time.
But water-dispersion paints, including water-based paints, on the contrary, have no odor, do not emit harmful toxic substances, dry quickly and are completely hypoallergenic. Only such paints and varnishes are recommended for finishing work and use in children's rooms. And in order to be absolutely sure of the safety of the paint, you should choose the paintwork material whose container indicates that the product is certified for use in children's and medical institutions.
