How To Paint A Laminate Dresser White

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How to paint a laminate dresser white.

Here is the step by step process on how to paint a laminate dresser with almost any kind of paint to create a long lasting and durable paint finish. 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. Any leftover substances like stickiness. Start by examining your piece of furniture to check for any old residue from its past life.

How to paint a laminate dresser. Begin by sanding the laminate. Get more of our favorite diy dresser makeovers here. Your local paint store can supply you with the best type of paint to use in this project.

And miniwax special walnut stain for the legs. I m no stranger to painting laminate. Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2. Then apply a coat of an acrylic latex paint with a brush or roller using short even strokes.

This dresser is refinished in country chic paints cheesecake off white. Check out my site. The dresser shown was painted with annie sloan paris grey and old white given three coats of color and waxed. 10 optional create a two toned distressed look with chalk paint.

How to paint over laminate. If you want to make a big impact in your kitchen without a big investment consider priming and painting your laminate countertops. Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses. Upcycling laminate furniture is a budget friendly way to have beautiful furniture in your home.

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. Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper. Many recommend a water based acrylic primer paint and top coat. I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.

This is how my project went painting a laminate piece of furniture. Keep reading for the steps. You can also take an electric sander to the piece. If you want a piece to have two colors one showing through the other make sure that the first coat is completely dry before painting the second coat of the usually.

This is what the piece looked like before i started. Acrylic paint dries to provide the hard surface needed for. Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry. Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.

You can see my comprehensive post about the right way to paint laminate.