Inexpensive Laminate Furniture Paint

I did not prime this shelf first because you aren t supposed to have to do that with chalk paint but what you are looking at right now is 4 coats and it is still not fully covered so frustrating.

Inexpensive laminate furniture paint.

Painting cupboards with chalk paint will make them look better and extend. I really would live to invite you to share some projects over at fridays furniture fix on unique junktique hope to see you there. Wood furniture is made of solid lumber but laminated furniture is constructed of inexpensive composite such as fiberboard. Since laminate is a cheap surface that is often very slick and smooth.

If you paint a piece of real wood furniture or cabinetry the wood will absorb some of the paint or primer into its pores which creates a tight bond and helps the paint stick to the wood. Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1. Laminate on the other hand does not have a porous surface so it s harder to get paint to stick to it. 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.

I m no stranger to painting laminate. Then apply a coat of an acrylic latex paint with a brush or roller using short even strokes. Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry. As a matter of fact i ve tried a few different methods and i ve decided that there is a right and a wrong way to paint laminate surfaces which is basically what ikea furniture is made of.

You can also paint kitchen cabinets to protect them from wear and stains. Thankfully we ve created this easy to follow tutorial for painting laminate furniture. The beauty of laminate cabinets or countertops is. You can see my comprehensive post about the right way to paint laminate.

If it s a great piece and suits your needs and your budget it s worth the little extra work to make it awesome. How to paint ikea laminate bookcases. Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2. Painting laminate furniture is one of those pain points.

Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper. When you paint laminate kitchen cabinets you need a good primer. Furniture paint is a great way to upcycle and restore wooden furniture in your home. Tips for painting laminate furniture with chalk paint i started out by cleaning this shelf with a deglosser.