Painting Laminate Shelving

It s sold in the shelving section of most home improvement centers along with solid wood plywood etc and it s fairly economical.

Painting laminate shelving. Painting laminate wasn t difficult but i did find it more time consuming than painting wood. On the top middle and bottom shelves paint the triangle areas using dark demin. Spray paint project steps. Allow paint to dry for 30 60 seconds.

Avoid the pitfalls of painting laminate by using primers and techniques that can change old laminate bookshelves into a beautiful piece of furniture. They tend to get scratched and nicked with normal use and many countertops have a burn mark or two. Sand to remove paint or lightly sand to roughen the surface. To sum it up the most important steps are to sand and prime all the surfaces before painting.

The primer is most important to seal the current wood finish and prepare it for the new color. Hi jane i used all latex paint for the laminate shelves. 1 spread a tarp or newspapers over the floor. Make sure it is a well ventilated area.

Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth. January 1 2013 at 12 28 pm. Rinse thoroughly with water and allow to dry. If you re as crazy as i am and have a piece of laminate furniture you ve painted three times and now want to finally redo it to where you actually like the finished product then the first step we need to do is sand down all that paint.

Laminate is actually finished particleboard that boasts a smooth white surface. Laminate and melamine are common finish surfaces for many countertops cabinets and shelves but these plastic materials are known for being susceptible to wear not to mention becoming quickly outdated. Laminate however is a low cost option that doesn t require the hassle of painting. Applying in a well ventilated area begin painting at the top of the shelving unit holding the can of satin ivory 6 8 inches from the surface and paint using a sweeping side to side motion with slight overlap.

Using an all purpose cleaner thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the shelving unit to remove dirt and debris.