Painting Laminate Table Black
The final step to keep your table beautiful and help it stand up to wear is to seal it.
Painting laminate table black. This week i updated two pine tables for a client s living room. To paint furniture black use a latex acrylic or oil based paint if you ll be painting indoors since these kinds of paints don t have dangerous fumes. If you have a diy project coming up or are wondering how to paint furniture be sure to download my free printable before you start. To paint laminate furniture start by sanding down the surface using 120 grit sandpaper so that the paint will stick better.
When you have your piece of laminate furniture painted in your favorite chalk style paint and sealed you can paint your hardware. I painted the hardware in this pic with annie sloans graphite and i did a wash of french linen over the graphite. Paint a laminate table top step 4. Believe it or not this will impact the final look of your project.
When i was assessing what furniture to keep for the room s makeover i thought of a way to make two country pine tables she had take on a more modern appeal. If you can work outside in a well ventilated area go with spray paint which is easier and faster to use and results in a smoother finish. I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion. You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
I completely finished this dresser with hardware in less than 24 hours thanks to my furniture painting tips that you can access by subscribing to the weekly newsletter here. After sanding clean the surface free of debris. If you ever add too much black wax simply remove your black wax by adding clear wax to a shop towel and then wiping off the excess black. Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
I used my rotary sander and 220 grit sandpaper. When painting furniture make sure you go with good quality tools such as paintbrushes and rollers. Using a synthetic paintbrush apply one thin coat and let it dry overnight patience. To paint a laminate table top first you need to sand the surface.
How to use black stain instead of black paint on furniture to achieve a super smooth durable finish. Here s what you ll need to paint your kitchen table and chairs. Then apply a coat of an acrylic latex paint with a brush or roller using short even strokes. Poor adhesion after the paint has dried cured this will cause all your hard work and paint finish to scratch off easily long after your piece is complete this is a perfect piece to show you the 2 best ways to paint laminate furniture.
Begin by sanding the laminate. Use at least 3 coats of minwax polycrylic clear satin to seal the top of the table. Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2. Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry.
Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper. How to paint over laminate.