Painting Over Laminate Wood

Painting laminate wood paneling isn t much different from painting any other wall surface.

Painting over laminate wood. Then apply a coat of an acrylic latex paint with a brush or roller using short even strokes. You can t really tell that is was faux wood grain laminate when it s painted correctly. And unlike homogeneous solid surface materials such as corian or butcher block wood. The trick is to use a process that helps the paint adhere to the slick surface of the laminate.

To paint laminate furniture start by sanding down the surface using 120 grit sandpaper so that the paint will stick better. I do like to use a warm water tsp substitute wash to help clean the surface and prepare it for paint. Painting laminate or veneer furniture can be done in just a few days. How to paint over laminate.

Yes i said bedroom suite. Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry. Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses. Since laminate is so durable it is usually pretty simple to paint over there are hardly ever dings.

You can also take an electric sander to the piece. Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2. Luckily a new coat of paint can spruce up laminate and veneer surfaces. Over time the material can become scratched or outdated.

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and shelves but these plastic materials are known for being susceptible to wear not to mention becoming quickly outdated. Primer is important especially when painting over laminate. Though how to paint and stain laminate was not one i considered. Painting is one option my friend suggested veneer or a laminate to glue over the top of it and use a router to follow the edging already present along with painting the base cabinets a very similar color.

They tend to get scratched and nicked with normal use and many countertops have a burn mark or two. I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion. Yes it was perfect for a 12 year old girl s bedroom. Unlike wood laminate is a smooth non porous material so it really needs something to grab onto primer will do the trick.

Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1. Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper. See below forgive the oil stained garage. It was the furniture kept in my childhood bedroom since i was 12.

My bedroom suite was currently white and wood laminate.