In my son’s apartment, the kitchen is so small that the refrigerator doesn’t fit in it. I had to put it in the room, and it was literally like an eyesore - it looked very alien. I offered him several ways to paint the refrigerator with my own hands or modify it using other methods.
In the meantime, he’s thinking, I want to tell about them to those who have a similar problem or just want to update old, but still working equipment.
If you need to get a solid, monochromatic surface, then painting the refrigerator yourself is essentially a piece of cake. We pick up a brush, roller or spray can and paint everything. Preparation may take much longer.
It includes the following steps:
This the instructions will be relevant for all other methods decorative design refrigerators and other equipment, which I will also talk about. You can watch the video at the end of the article in more detail and more clearly.
But for now let’s talk about how to paint a refrigerator.
It will lie best on the surface and metal paint will stick to it well. It comes in both cans and aerosol cans. Choose the one that is more convenient.
Instead of the usual one, you can take slate paint, it happens too different colors. With its help you can not only update old refrigerator, but also turn its walls into convenient writing boards. These could be recipes, grocery lists, or just messages left for your family.
If you don’t like a monotonous surface, you can apply multi-colored stripes to the refrigerator, decorate it with geometric shapes or ornaments. And so that transitions between different colors turned out clear, you need to use masking tape.
It is temporarily glued along pre-marked boundaries, and then carefully removed.
When one color is completely dry, use tape to limit areas of the other color. And so on depending on the number of shades chosen.
If you don’t want to repaint the refrigerator at home, you can take it to a body painting shop. This is exactly what my friends did not so long ago.
Advantages of this method:
IN major cities there are specialized companies that deal specifically with airbrushing not only on cars, but also on furniture, household appliances and any other things.
And now about other ways of decorating:
Don’t think that painting a refrigerator is only available to those who are very good at drawing. Of course, it will be much easier for such people to decorate it by showing their imagination and coming up with a design that will best match the interior in design and color.
For people without artistic abilities, other ways have been invented to update the refrigerator with their own hands. They are based on the use of stencils. You can take:
Tree leaves, lace napkins, flowers cut out of paper, etc. can be used as an anti-stencil.
Don't feel like painting? Don't know how to draw? I suggest another original way decor: do-it-yourself refrigerator decoupage. There is hardly any need to explain what it is, but what if someone doesn’t know?
In fact, this is an ordinary paper applique, which is varnished for beauty and reliability. It prevents the picture from getting dirty and peeling off when washing the surface.
The surface can be given a relief, cracks can be created on it to imitate antiquity, and it can be covered with gold. But this is hardly appropriate in our case, because kitchen appliances need to be washed. Therefore, I do not advise you not to split hairs.
Pictures for the refrigerator can be printed on a color printer, cut out from magazines, or drawn by yourself. But more often, decoupage cards or colored multi-layer napkins sold in art stores are used for this purpose. Because the thinner the paper, the more natural the decor looks.
This method can be combined with painting and painting elements. Here, for example, is how to decoupage a refrigerator with napkins:
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Step 1
Cut out the design from the napkin with sharp scissors. |
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Step 2
Carefully separate the top layer. |
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Step 3
We leave several pictures whole, and cut the rest, removing several berries at a time and changing the size and shape of the bunch. We will also need several separate leaves. |
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Step 4
We glue the pictures onto the refrigerator with PVA glue. Apply it with a soft brush directly on top of the picture, smoothing it from the center to the edges. |
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Step 5
Using a soft pencil we draw twigs and antennae |
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Step 6
Take acrylic paints and paint over the branches brown. We outline the antennae in green. |
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Step 7
Apply highlights to the berries with white paint. And wait for the paint to dry. |
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Step 8
Covering the entire refrigerator acrylic varnish in two layers and admire the result. |
This technique is good because it allows you to mask individual dents and scratches without repainting the entire unit. But if desired, and if the composition requires it, you can first apply a layer of colored paint.
Another way to decorate a refrigerator without using paint is to cover it with vinyl film. It is self-adhesive, so no other Supplies will not need.
The method of pasting depends on the purpose of the alteration. Namely: do you want to completely change the image of a “cold friend” or just embellish it.
In modern built-in kitchens, the refrigerator often stands out from the orderly row of furniture, sharply differing from it in a different color. Or, as in our case, placed next to the furniture in the living room, it looks alien.
In such cases, film on the refrigerator will help out. It is sold in rolls and pleases with an abundance of colors and patterns.
The assortment includes plain and multi-colored films, as well as with a wide variety of patterns, including those imitating natural materials.
It is not so easy to stick such a coating evenly, without wrinkles, folds and bubbles. Manufacturers recommend doing this by gradually removing the backing from the adhesive layer and smoothing the already glued part with a rubber spatula.
I like the other way better:
We remember decoupage and proceed in a similar way, cutting out individual fragments from the film. The only difference is that we don’t need any glue or varnish. Because the film already has an adhesive layer, and it itself is not afraid of moisture.
It’s even easier to use stickers. They are sold in many supermarkets and home improvement stores. The price is low, there is an assortment for every taste, and all the design work will take literally a few minutes.
And finally, another option: colored tape. Stick it with parallel stripes, intersecting lines or any pattern, and the refrigerator will be unrecognizable.
The video in this article shows detailed master class on updating the refrigerator with self-adhesive. Pay attention to careful surface preparation. It is always necessary, no matter what you choose to decorate your equipment: painting, painting or decoupage.
These methods themselves, as you can see, are quite simple to implement and can be implemented at home. I look forward to your comments and will be happy to answer your questions!
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?
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.
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.
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 that meet certain requirements: they are easy to tint, hold the paint vertically, and are 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 time drying, cost. The most affordable, harmless and simple option is an acrylic paint for metal.
Before you begin the process of painting equipment, you need to carry out some preparatory work so that the paint goes on evenly and smoothly.
Preliminary work:
Attention! When working, for safety reasons it is necessary to use individual funds protection. 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:
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.
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 new life, and you will noticeably transform old interior your kitchen.
The result when painting a refrigerator is much better than if you try to cover the refrigerator with film. In order for the film to lay flat on the surface of the refrigerator, you will have to work hard to prevent the formation of air bubbles or wrinkles. Painting allows for a smoother surface.
The process of painting a refrigerator has some peculiarities, but with careful attention they can be easily resolved. If desired, with the help of painting it is possible not only to give beautiful view old coating, but also bring new refrigerator in accordance with the interior of the kitchen.
Enamel for painting cars in spray cans is far from an option for painting a refrigerator, although it may seem so.
The refrigerator is most often painted in or, in rare cases, taken out onto the balcony. If you use spray paint, its tiny particles will settle on furniture, walls and floors. In addition, even dust is saturated with paint - after it settles on the floor, it can only be removed with a solvent. Cleaning using white spirit is not particularly pleasant, and if taking the refrigerator out into the open is not possible, it is better to use a roller for painting.
Of course, when painting with a roller, it will not be possible to achieve a smooth and uniform coating, as with spraying an aerosol, but there will be much less cleaning. We must also remember that from getting into the respiratory organs tiny particles Even a respirator cannot save paint, so aerosols are only suitable for open spaces.
However, if you wish, you can use automotive enamel. But epoxy paint, some of the acrylic paint compositions are also suitable.
To paint a refrigerator, you need to stock up in advance with paint and a roller, clean rags, film, newspapers, prepare detergent, a sponge, and tape.
Wash and dry the surface of the refrigerator thoroughly. In order not to stain anything around, cover the interior items with film and cover the floor with newspapers. Provide ventilation of the room.
It is better to first test the paint on an area of the surface that is not noticeable - this will help make sure that the color and tone are chosen correctly. It is advisable to remove the fittings from the refrigerator or seal them with masking tape.
When painting with an aerosol, the can must be kept at a distance of 30 cm from the surface. Need to apply paint uniform movements, directing them from left to right.
The painted refrigerator is dried for about half an hour, then you can apply another layer of paint. If you choose a roller to apply paint, it is better to choose one that is not very wide.
How to paint a refrigerator at home? This question arises sooner or later for many who have a properly working old unit.
Although it won't look brand new, the owner can radically change its design and disguise any peeling paint or cracks that have formed. The article suggests finding out what paint you can use to paint a refrigerator.
To paint a refrigerator at home, you must first determine the purpose of painting.
It could be:
After determining the goal, paint is selected. To update the shabby corners of an old refrigerator, you can use spray paint, but more reliable option– paint for metal.
Tip: Despite the fact that it is on sale a large number of paints applied even over rust, you should first remove all old poorly adhering paint and degrease the entire surface.
What paint to paint the refrigerator?
There is no definite answer to this; you will need to choose from several options:
Advantages of enamels:
The disadvantage of the coating is the fairly high toxicity of the solvents.
The advantage of acrylic is the availability of a wide range of palettes. This is especially in demand when deciding to give original decor refrigerator.
Before repainting the refrigerator, we must not forget about the use of restoring compounds. This is necessary if there is rust on the walls of the product, which will prevent the development of corrosion. In this case, materials that contain aluminum or zinc granules, such as Zinga conductive paint, help.
After choosing paint, you need to purchase the necessary tools.
It can be:
Tip: Nitro paints are usually applied from a spray gun, but for small areas such a device should be replaced with an aerosol can and painted as shown in the photo.
Paints such as Polistil can be sprayed with a spray gun to protect metal from fire, but when restoring a refrigerator, their use is not always justified; it is better to use more suitable compositions.
Sticker masking tape on the surface of the refrigerator
Tip: Do not use regular sticky tape: the glue on its surface leaves marks on the refrigerator, and paint will not adhere well to them.
Tip: Do not paint or touch the back of the unit, it can be very hot.
Before you start you need to purchase:
Instructions for painting a refrigerator:
It is better to paint the unit while standing. You can apply a beautiful design to the refrigerator panel.
To do this, apply an image with a thin brush or outline the picture or motif you like. If desired, the finished unit is coated with automotive varnish, which will allow it to shine and sparkle pleasantly in the sun.
You can decorate the refrigerator. There are several ways to do this.
Stick on the surface vinyl stickers. They perfectly mask defects and can perfectly transform the interior of the entire kitchen.
A refrigerator, like any equipment, has the ability to not only break down, but its external and internal appearance can also deteriorate.
Of course, all this happens over time, but it still happens and these problems must be solved somehow.
Very often, when it comes to refrigerators, it happens that the paint falls off and cracks; in this case, in order not to buy a new one, you just need to paint this refrigerator. How to paint a refrigerator 
In order not to take it for repairs - this question interests many as it will not only save money, but also time.
Painting the refrigerator with your own hands.
In order to paint the refrigerator yourself you need:
1) you need to take some unnecessary newspapers or just paper, rags, detergent, paint, a roller, a foam tube and the most common tape;
2) the refrigerator is unplugged - pull out all the devices that are in it - various drawers, an egg stand and more. Then you will need to thoroughly wash this refrigerator - especially to remove dust;
3) You will need to lay newspapers or paper around the entire perimeter around the refrigerator, as well as under the appliance. This is done so as not to stain the floor surface; 
4) must be done good level the room where the refrigerator will be painted;
5) before starting work, you will need to check in some area that is difficult to see whether the paint color is chosen correctly;
6) Now you can begin the painting process itself - to do this, use a roller to evenly paint the area of the refrigerator from left to right. If an aerosol can is used when painting, it will need to be kept at a distance of approximately 30 centimeters from the area of the area being painted.
A very important question - since, first of all, a refrigerator is not a simple material, but a technique, so any paint will not work here and it is best to use:
— Aerosol epoxy paint; 
— Automotive enamel;
After this, the question arises about how to paint the inside of the refrigerator. In order to paint the inside of the refrigerator, the same types of paints are suitable as for external use.
The main thing to remember here is that before painting the inside you will need to remove all the fittings, and if this is impossible to do, then cover it with tape.
In order to paint the inside of the refrigerator, it is best to use a bone approximately 5 - 7 centimeters wide.
