Painting Laminate Computer Desk
1 prime all of your pieces using your zinsser b i n.
Painting laminate computer desk. Allow the primer to dry. Here are some inspiring examples. When painting laminate or melamine counters instead of using ordinary paint you might want to purchase an all in one countertop resurfacing system such as rust oleum s countertop transformations. 16 tiffany sanders october 7 2010 at 22 40 am.
Manufacturers use this product to cover less expensive wood composite furniture to give the appearance of higher quality wood. These kits are formulated for the rigors of countertops by laying down a thick topcoat that is securely adhered to a bonding primer coat. Then re try painting the cabinets. See more ideas about painted desk painted furniture furniture makeover.
I painted the hardware in this pic with annie sloans graphite and i did a wash of french linen over the graphite. If you primed properly. Sep 27 2020 take an old outdated desk and breathe new life into it with a few coats of paint and some new knobs or pulls. I ll go into the how to paint laminate in a minute.
If painting a counter start at the back and work your way forward. Let the paint dry completely and then apply a second coat. Soooo now that you see why you have to prime with this particular primer let s dive into the steps you need to follow to painting ikea furniture that is laminate. Often the back panel of laminate furniture is a very thin piece of wood with long vertical seams.
First laminate can be painted over. When you have your piece of laminate furniture painted in your favorite chalk style paint and sealed you can paint your hardware. C ommon concerns when painting laminate furniture are. Thanks for the great information.
Laminate can be painted but it can not be stained. I have what i consider a limated tv armoir. Second laminate is more durable than wood when it comes to scratches and dings. If painting cabinets work from the top down.
The seams are another giveaway that your piece is laminate so i like to fill those seams with caulk. Floetrol makes your paint dry much smoother but keep in mind it takes long for that coat to dry. Bubbling paint might be a sign that you haven t sanded the laminate enough. I highly recommend a chalk based paint.
17 cherie nelson october 13 2010 at 22 40 pm. It s not difficult at all you just need to do it right. Laminate is a man made shiny smooth non porous material that is like a print or photo of wood grain. Use a 120 grit sandpaper and gently sand the surface of the cabinets in a circular motion.