Paint metal cabinets, radiator covers and shelving

Guided home metal coating

Guide to painting metal cabinets, radiator covers and shelving

Metal cabinets, radiator covers and shelving need a clean surface, a primer that grips metal and a finish that can handle regular touching, cleaning and indoor wear.

What do you need to paint metal cabinets, radiator covers and shelving?

Cleaning and degreasing

Mipa silicone remover in liquid or spray format removes grease, fingerprints and wax before sanding and coating.

Sanding and surface keying

MP Sanding Sponge helps dull smooth old paint and soften sharp edges around shelves, doors and covers.

Metal primer

Mipa Metal Primer Grey approx. RAL 7032 chromate-free gives iron and steel surfaces a 1K primer stage before colour.

Silk matt thick film colour

Mipa AK 232-30 in price groups I, II and III gives the silk matt KH thick film colour finish for steel elements, cabinets and similar metal objects.

How to paint metal cabinets, radiator covers and shelving

  1. 1
    Clean the metal

    Remove dirt first, then degrease the metal cabinets, radiator covers and shelving with Mipa silicone remover so sanding dust and grease do not stay under the coating.

  2. 2
    Sand and remove weak coating

    Key sound paint, feather damaged edges and remove loose rust or peeling coating until the remaining surface is firm.

  3. 3
    Prime bare or repaired areas

    Use the specified primer stage on exposed metal and let it dry according to the technical information before the next layer.

  4. 4
    Apply the colour coat

    Apply the silk matt thick film colour in controlled coats, keeping edges, welds, corners and underside returns covered.

  5. 5
    Let the finish cure

    Allow the coating to harden before assembly, handling or outdoor exposure, especially on parts that will be touched or cleaned often.

Which cabinet and shelving coating products should you choose?

Use the primer on bare metal

Mipa Metal Primer belongs on exposed steel and repaired spots so the finish does not sit directly on bare metal.

Use AK 232-30 for the colour coat

Mipa AK 232-30 is the specified silk matt topcoat stage for cabinets, covers and shelving.

Keep radiator covers realistic

Radiator covers should be clean, dry and coated only when the metal temperature and ventilation are suitable for the coating work.

Technical details

  • Mipa AK 232-30 is a fast drying high build synthetic topcoat with active corrosion protection for steel elements and similar objects.
  • Mipa Metal Primer is the 1K primer stage for iron and steel before the topcoat is applied.
  • Mipa silicone remover is used before sanding and coating to remove grease and handling contamination.
  • Do not coat hot radiator covers; allow the metal to cool before preparation and paint work.
  • Sand glossy old paint until dull so the primer or finish can grip the surface.
Practical suggestion

Remove cabinet doors, shelf pins and loose hardware where practical. Flat parts are easier to sand, prime and coat evenly.

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