Supplies you need to paint over laminate.
Varnish laminate desk.
Laminate desks cannot be refinished.
How to paint over laminate furniture the best paints.
Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2.
Let the filler dry per the instructions on the label 1 x research sourcestep 3 use a 120 grit sandpaper to lightly sand the furniture s surface.
To refinish a desk start by scraping off the varnish with a putty knife.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
Step 1 take off any handles or knobs from the furniture.
To apply your polycrylic sealer just brush it on with your paint brush.
How to paint over laminate.
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.
Allow the desk to fully cure for about 24 hours and once it s ready carefully place your desk accessories and voila.
Use pinterest for some ideas but a laminate can be painted i d use sandpaper lightly and kilz first a nice even coat as primer and then paint over that.
Wipe them off with the dry part of the rag and the laminate scratches will have disappeared.
Paint a laminate table top step 2.
You can find wood filler at your local hardware store.
I used annie sloan s french linen dixie belle with slick stick applied first will also work jolie will work and valspars chalky finish paint will work too.
When you ve created a smooth surface apply a coat of stain with a clean cloth.
Brush the stain onto the surface of the furniture working quickly to apply a thin even coat.
You should apply more stain if you want your desk to have a darker color.
If something won t detach from the furniture cover it with painter s tape step 2 fill in dents in the furniture with a wood filler.
The very first thing you need to do is wash the table off.
Paint a laminate table top step 1.
You can do 1 2 coats but just like the paint allow the sealer to dry for several hours in between coats.
Step 2 place a few drops of water onto the dent then cover.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
Step 2 dip your old rag into the stain or polish.
A little goes a long way.
Put them in a plastic bag so you don t lose them.
Begin by sanding the laminate.
Shake up a small can of stain or furniture polish.
Your favorite annie sloan chalk paint this is what i used on the desk in the photos.
2 x expert source james guth.
Use a soapy sponge with water to clean all the dirt oil or grime off the table top and base.
Use the tip of the brush to smooth out the finish.
Once you ve removed everything let the desk dry before sanding down the wood.
Dip the paintbrush into the stain covering about half to three quarters of an inch of the bristles with stain.
Dents step 1 plug your iron in and turn it on to medium heat.
I found that a spray coating of krylon sealer in a matte or satin finish will make it wear well.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.
