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Upcycle a chair by giving it a new look
Give your chair new life. Repainting furniture can add just a touch of colourful personality to a room. In this guide we'll upcycle a wooden chair and give it a new fresh look.
Other materials and equipment
Choose a chair or piece of furniture you already have at home or find one at a second hand or flea market. In addition to paint and painting equipment, that you find in our webshop, you may already have parts of what you need at home.
In addition to paint brush, paint and paint tray, you will need:
Primer
Sand block
Warm water and possibly some soap
Microfiber cloth
Something to cover the floor with
Step 1 — Clean
Start by cleaning the surface. The best way to do this is with a damp cloth. Regular soap or any other cleaning agent for wood works fine.
Step 2 — Sand
Because a chair is an often used piece of furniture, it's important that the paint sticks properly. When the surface is dry after cleaning, rough it up lightly with a sand block. One or two strokes is enough to open up the material just slightly so that the paint will adhere better to the surface.
Step 3 — Remove dust
After sanding, wipe the chair thoroughly with a dry cloth to remove any sanding residue before continuing.
Step 4 — Paint with primer
Use a brush to apply a layer of primer. The brush helps you get into all corners. Apply the paint, following the same direction on the different parts of the chair for best results. Allow it to dry and then sand off any drips.
Step 5 — Apply two layers of paint
Apply the first layer of paint with a thin layer with a brush. For the most smooth finish, it's best to apply several thin layers of paint instead of one thick layer. In our case, two layers were well enough.
Step 6 — Enjoy your new chair!
Voilà! Your new piece of furniture is ready for use.
The result
Paint and equipment
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What can I paint with paint from Klint?
Walls, ceilings, door trim, floor mouldings, picture ledges, closets etc. As long as the surface is stationary, dry and clean, there’s no reason why you can’t decorate with paint from Klint.
What kind of paint is it?
Our paints are high-coverage, water-based acrylics that are scratch-resistant and washable with soap and water. They’re tested for harmful substances, are free of solvents and conditioners and contain less than 1 g/L of VOCs.
Read more about the contents in our safety datasheets for wall paint, wood paint, ceiling paint, wall primer, and adhesive primer.
Feel free to contact us at hello@klint.com if you have any questions.
How matte or glossy are the colours?
Our wall paint is matte (gloss level 7), our ceiling paint is ultra-matte (gloss level 3), and our lacquer is semi-matte (gloss level 20). All our paint is easy to apply, scratch-resistant, and washable.
How long does the paint need to dry?
Wall paint, ceiling paint and wall primer:
Tack-free: 1 hour
Re-paintable: 4 hours
Laqcuer
Tack-free: 1 hour
Re-paintable: 16 hours
Adhesive primer:
Tack-free: 1 hour
Re-paintable: 24 hours
How long does delivery take?
We normally deliver within 2-4 working days depending on the shipping option selected. If you place an order before 2 pm, we will do our very best to also dispatch it the very same day, so that they can be delivered as soon as possible.
How much paint do I need?
Good question! One litre of our paint is enough for two layers to cover approx. 5 sqm. See our guide on determine out the amount of paint needed for your room.
What types of surfaces do the colours bind with?
Most! The paint adheres well as long as the surface is stationary, dry and clean. Feel free to be creative.
How do returns work?
You are free to return any equipment within 14 days as long as it has not been used. We can be contacted at hello@klint.com.
Regrettably, we cannot accept paint returns even if the packaging is still sealed since it is custom-manufactured based on the incoming order flow. For this reason, please use our swatches or colour samples to find the right colour before ordering.
Is the paint safe?
Of course! Our paints are tested for harmful substances, are free of solvents and conditioners and contain less than 1 g/L of VOCs. In addition, no VOCs are used or added in our manufacturing process.
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are common indoor air pollutants. The EU's upper limit for wall and ceiling paint is 30 g/L (cat. Aa/a).
I need help!
What is the best way to dispose of leftover paint?
Good question! Liquid paint residue must be dropped off at a recycling centre or environmental waste facility On the other hand, if you completely empty a Klint paint pack, you can simply toss it into a recycling bin. Ask your municipality for the location of the nearest recycling centre or environmental waste facility.
Can I paint while pregnant?
Good question! Currently, there are no studies that show that this could be problematic as long as you use water-based paint without solvents, plasticizers, and with a low VOC content. (Which our paint ticks all the boxes for). But - as always when painting, it is a good idea to let the paint dry well and air the room for a couple of hours before sleeping in the room. As with most things related to pregnancy, we recommend doing what is best for you and your baby.
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