How to paint over laminate.
Chalk paint on laminate dresser.
Supplies you need to paint over laminate.
I wanted to find an easier way to apply it this time around since.
The paint i used for both the shelf and the antique trunk is americana decor chalky paint in the color everlasting.
Tips for painting laminate furniture with chalk paint.
At over 26 000 views one of my most watched youtube tutorials is on how to paint over laminate with annie sloan chalk paint.
But be sure to prime first.
How to paint over laminate furniture the best paints.
I loved the idea of using chalk paint i ve used it before to redo an end table for emmie s room.
Or test the chalk paint on every surface of your laminate dresser before painting the whole dresser in chalk paint.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
I recommend this chalk paint for the laminate furniture.
Your favorite annie sloan chalk paint this is what i used on the desk in the photos.
I did not prime this shelf first because you aren t supposed to have to do that with chalk paint but what you are.
The 2 best ways to paint laminate furniture method 2.
I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.
I started out by cleaning this shelf with a deglosser.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
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.
Rust oleum ultra matte interior chalked paint is the one that i have used three times and i m happy with the result and i will personally recommend it the people who ask me for the suggestions.
This chalk paint is especially good for the laminate furniture and the lifespan of this paint is higher than the other paints usually people.
Begin by sanding the laminate.
Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old.
The café au lait part was painted with a regular eggshell latex with all the steps described in method 1.
You can just dive right in.
Let the chalk paint dry for 24 hours and then try to scratch it off with your fingernail.
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Since a lot of people are interested in this topic i m sharing a post that i originally published september 2014.
It s gorgeous but doesn t exactly go on smoothly without a lot of work.