But the shellac-based primers can be used with and without sanding the laminate beforehand. Youre so welcome, Merryjo! Your piece turned out beautifully and cant wait to see more! I wanted to test the white tinted shellac VS the clear It seems like more and more laminate pieces are flooding the marketplace these days. But this piece was so close to the inspiration piece my client had found at Ballard Designs for less than a tenth of the cost, I had to take the chance. Hope you have a great week CoCo!! Sand the very shiny laminate to very dull finish using an electric sander and 120-grit sandpaper. We breathe new life into old, outdated furniture, and show you how you can do the same for your furniture. I personally love and use the original Krud Kutter for all Check out how we painted IKEA furniture without sanding with these primers here. It didnt take us very long to decide we wanted to use white subway tile in a basket weave pattern. I know the family is ready to enjoy the water and the property too. Next up was the water-based Bulls Eye 123 primer. It was overwhelmingly apparent in this test that chalk paint is a way better paint to use, even over primer! the fumes of the shellac or oil based primers. Wait one day between coats for best results. Your email address will not be published. paint. So I moved onto the sanded section with no primer. The problem though is that its not as easy to grab at a local hardware store, and it doesnt come in a spray can for easy spray application. I always look two and three times now so Ill know what Im up against ha ha. Heres a look at the beadboard accent we added to the back. Hugs, CoCo. through grease and grime too! My name is Natalie, and I am the owner and creative mind behind A Ray of Sunlight. Thank you for joining us at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. At the end of my second attempt to finish this cabinet, it looked like this From the outset, it doesnt look too bad. Theres wasnt a major renovation planned just a few updates one of them being adding a backsplash. Learn more about whats the best bonding primers for laminate furniture here. I love the way your piece came out. 
Since laminate furniture is made from a particleboard base there is a chance the particleboard will easily chip so use caution and care when completing this step. shiny, and thats where I sanded. I was suuuuper excited when I was able to start the scratch document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This blog is dedicated to everyone who wants to create a warm and welcoming home through affordable decorating ideas, DIY tutorials, painted furniture, organizing tips and tricks, craft projects, recipes, and holiday celebrations. I spent most of the week last week at River Ranch delivering the media cabinet and trying to complete decorating projects like the bedrooms and furniture placement for the living room. Im not claiming to be a professional painter but as with any painted piece of furniture, I want to share the good, bad and the dusty with you. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to paint laminate furniture, including project-specific tips for painting laminate cabinets, desks, coffee tables, bookshelves and dressers. Heres a sneak peek, Is anyone else feeling this major need to purge and organize in record time? You know what I mean? 
The first section for no primer, the next section for BIN Apply an even coat of paint to the furniture with a brush: Either ADVANCE Interior Paint or INSL-X Cabinet Coat will get the job done. You can paint laminate furniture without sanding! The clear shellac based primer sections were pretty similar, Thanks so much ladies, I really appreciate it! The clear shellac has some fumes for sure, so if you want to work indoors, Id use the Country Chic Paint clear bonding primer. You cannot stain laminate, since it is not real wood. Both are clear, so youll be able to distress your paint without seeing a white primer in between the paint and laminate. I wasnt surprised that no primer at all, and the 123 grey (Scroll down to get straight to the results but youll miss the experiment!). There were a few times I didnt know if I was going to be able to make it work or not but Im so glad I stuck with it. It feels like Ive been gone forever! 
First I just used my fingernail to try to scratch off the Make sure you let each coat dry completely before applying another. I hope you guys all had a happy weekend. Im typically the person that says you have to sand before painting laminate and have to have a really good primer to get paint to stick to laminate. So of course the latex paint scratched off easily too. 
Laminate pieces are typically not built as solidly as a piece that is real wood. The point of sanding is to give the paint or primer something to hold onto. @2022 Benjamin Moore & Co. 101 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645. It is definitely no fun when a painted piece needs so much attention after it has been painted. Terry, Thanks so much, Terry! sanded. Finally, I got to the Country Chic Paint clear primer. I know, I thought for sure I had messed it up at this step too. Do we really have to sand before using a good bonding primer? At least now, well know what were up against Hugs, CoCo. primer without sanding didnt hold up at all. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! Often called fake wood, laminate furniture is made of a synthetic material, usually plastic, that is used to create a thin exterior layer on furniture or other surfaces. scraper to give each paint and primer combination one last chance. On-screen and printer color representations may vary from actual paint colors. 
against other options, just to see. they were with my fingernail. best bonding primers for laminate furniture, Painting Wood Furniture Without Sanding or Priming. Make sure you read the instructions on the back of the can of primer. Paint a little bit of chalk paint on the flat surface of your laminate (so its super easy to remove if it doesnt stick). In 2020 my husband, Taylor, ditched his weatherman career to join me in the furniture business! We love to see the change from old and outdated, to new and in style, and hope to inspire you through these makeovers! 
Cover the bench or surface and the surrounding floor. The chalk paint held up great on both and I couldnt get it Thank you, Shayla! If you dont at least prime under the chalk paint, youll be left with a bad paint job, where the paint will easily scratch off of the laminate. And its tinted white, or you can tint it closer to your paint color like the grey 123 primer. 5. Unlike natural, solid wood, laminate is created by layering and bonding different materials together. 
Your email address will not be published. This blog hop has been going strong all week and features everything from spring inspired diys to recipe ideas. It is getting REALLY hard to find real wood furniture in this area so I hope these tips will be helpful for people that come across a piece they love that looks like the real thing Im heading over to your blog to see what youve been up to. If it sticks really well, then youre good to paint the rest of your laminate furniture with chalk paint. off pretty easily too, but not quite as easily as the section where I hadnt Honestly, I am pretty surprised by the results! Learn exactly how to prepare furniture for paint to get the best results here. I have to tell you guys, I am SO excited to have that cabinet delivered safe and sound. The next day I ended up with a total of 2 coats of latex Let dry completely. I love all of the Zinsser products. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Just for fun, and good measure, I busted out my metal paint I love how this turned out. Next, I used 80-grit sandpaper to remove all of the paint, followed by 120-grit sandpaper to sand to a dull finish and get the shiny off. *On one hand, you have your quick, shellac based primers that have a good amount of fumes, but you dont HAVE to sand before using them. Make sure to re-apply once the paint is completely dry. If its not a large area, try spot sanding and reapply the coat of primer to the spot. That stuff is awesome! All opinions are my own. 
For best results, remove doors and lay them flat to paint, as opposed to painting upright. With paint flakes falling like confetti at a New Years Eve party, this project gets messy so make sure you have the proper work area. Which gave it all time to dry for 
I took it a step further by testing each primer on sanded And then to top it off, I tested chalk paint VS latex paint 
primer tinted grey, and the last section for Country Chic Paints clear bonding Heres a look at all the easy details, Read More Adding Gold Accents to a French Farmhouse DresserContinue. We should totally be part of some sort of Zinsser squad for reals. It scratched through the latex paint a lot more than it The latex paint scratched off a little bit, and even the Im glad I stuck with it though because there are some pretty convincing pieces out there that look like the real thing. life when I tried to scratch it. Coco, you are a workhorse girl! I wiped away the sanding dust with a tack cloth and applied two coat of clear furniture paste wax with a lint free cloth. And that the latex paint overall wasnt as good as the chalk only cleaned with Krud Kutter, but not touched by sandpaper at all. Make sure you have a respirator/mask, protective eyewear, protective clothing, drop cloth, sand paper, sander, primer, paint and paintbrushes or rollers before you begin this project. It also comes in a spray can version too for easy application! can be more durable. sure your paint sticks, and I still think that is the best advice. **But these 4 primers are what I already had on hand, and for the most part, they are really easy to get at your local hardware store or online. Its easy to get at your local hardware store, and it comes in the spray can or containers. Something about the finish seriously gave me a fit and I had to start all over again. Will sanding make it possible to use a so so primer instead?. You want a good even sand so make sure to not over sand or youll risk damage to the piece and an uneven paint job. If you see any bubbling like this, it means you havent sanded enough and the primer/paint will not adhere. However, pieces like this can be a good option especially if youre on a budget. We are constantly learning something new all of the time. just the one coat of BIN primer was. stuck pretty well. Thank you for sharing all the tips for painting laminate. I first tried just scratching off the primer where I hadnt Thanks for the tips! With a high-quality paintbrush or fine finish roller, apply primer evenly to the entire surface of the piece. You guys, there were times I didnt know if I was going to get this thing finished. 
First I cleaned the laminate with Krud Kutter to remove all of the dust and any grease or oil from the surface. Remove any hardware, if possible, before you start painting. not sanding. Its water based AND clear, so it has two of my favorite things going for it. primer. Heres how the how to paint laminate furniture experiment went! Learn more about distressing furniture here. 
Hugs, CoCo. But take a closer look and youll see its already starting to chip even with multiple coats of primer and paint. In this video, learn how to prep and paint laminate furniture for an easy upgrade. After the latex paint had dried overnight, I sanded the entire piece with 320-grit sandpaper. clear shellac to be a winner of this test! Then I painted the primer into their taped off sections. Just be sure to scuff sand before using the Country Chic Paint primer to get the best results. sections. ha ha Mary Beth you lost me at now that Im rested! It was a fun week but wow, decorating and shopping 16 hours a day made me exhausted Im totally looking forward to some rest over the holiday weekend. Then I taped those two sections into 5 of their own The chalk paint was a little harder to scratch off than the Creating anything with the suggested tools, products or methods, is under your own risk! best for painting laminate furniture, and if you can REALLY get away without sanding before priming. We shopped for close to 3 days for everything from sleeping pillows to a dining room table and chairs. with the sanded side coming out on top just by a little bit. Clean your furniture with Krud Kutter or a Degreaser. thought that over primer it would have pretty similar adhesion. If you read this postyou already know the struggles I originally had with the River Ranch media cabinet. shellac, the latex paint stuck for a scratch or two, but then it scratched away Additional photos or text may be available with my written permission. 2. Here are a few tips on how to keep linen closet organized and maintained, Read More How to Keep Linen Closets Organized and MaintainedContinue, Today, were excited to welcome you to our front porch as we share spring front porch inspiration ideas as part of the Spring Festival Blog Hop hosted by our sweet friend Kendra of Joy in Our Home. It definitely sticks better than latex paint does, but please dont use chalk paint on slick laminate without doing something to make it stick better. Let dry completely. We recently moved The Lady of the House painting over the mantel and within minutes of doing that we decided we needed flank the painting with urns and topiaries. So this week I put 4 different primers through a durability Make sure you sand evenly. Want to know what my favorite paint & supplies are for painting furniture?Download my FREE Must-Have Supply List here! Either use the Clear shellac or the Country Chic Paint clear bonding primer. The latex paint scratched off even over the best bonding primer, while the chalk paint held on in most of the tests! The best overall winners for the scratch test was the BIN shellac based primer and the clear shellac primer, both with and without sanding. Today, Ill be joining some of my favorite bloggers to share Spring Front Porch dcor ideas, Read More Spring Front Porch Inspiration & Blog HopContinue, Were sharing a simple way to marry new knobs with old hardware back plates to create a faux rubbed bronze look in 3 easy steps, Read More Creating Faux Bronze Hardware in 3 Easy StepsContinue. Heres a look at how we saved the River Ranch media cabinet and how you can have success even if youre a beginner painting laminate furniture too. held up so well on the sanded side. Beautiful Coco. 3. primer and not sanded primer too. Your email address will not be published. Laminate is not real wood but you can sand, prime and paint it like real wood. Ill still be sanding before priming with them, especially because I sell my furniture, but if youre looking to get the job done a little quicker, painting laminate without sanding is totally possible with a shellac-based primer beforehand. It looks beautiful now and all your hard work really paid off in the end I hope you have a great day! Last but not least I brushed on the BIN shellac based primer. Yesand its actually quite simple. The clear shellac and 123 grey primer in 1 hour. 
I covered the other sections so I wouldnt get shellac on them, and then I sprayed the clear shellac in a sanded section and a not sanded section. But the chalk paint hung onto the clear shellac for dear (Just like how its hard for us to get a good grip on something slick, its hard for paint to get a good grip on slick laminate.). The sanded and not sanded side gave pretty similar results, But there definitely is no guarantee that a kid might do going on with the chalk paint vs latex paint. 
If it scratches off easily, youll need to remove that little bit of chalk paint and at the very least paint a coat of shellac based primer on the laminate before painting with chalk paint. 
Ill definitely be ready next time Sending you hugs for a happy day, CoCo, Your email address will not be published. Place smaller pieces legs up on a workbench or other elevated surface. 
After the paint has been dry about 24 hours, lightly sand using 320-grit sandpaper. No harsh fumes and I can distress the paint on top of it for a farmhouse style finish. latex paint was to scratch off too. after I painted everything. 
So there definitely is some extra bonding something similar! 
Supplies Checklist: Painting Laminate Furniture, Medium-grit sandpaper (220-grit or finer). I love when you share my work! Typically when you do a scratch test to make sure you paint This is a new one Im trying based on the recommendation of a fellow painter. Pinning this for future use! But I knew the family was counting on me to get this finished so we could add it to a space they were so excited aboutand that kept me going Hugs, CoCo. You can see the difference here. I had no experience in painting laminate furniture until I brought home that media cabinet. With a high-quality paintbrush or fine finish roller, apply primer evenly to the entire surface of the piece. Allow the paint to cure for a few days prior to heavy use. And in both the sanded and not sanded sections of the BIN It came Somehow the chalk paint held on better though! 
Especially since Shellac based primer, the next for Clear Shellac, the next for BULLS EYE 123 I gave myself until the end of February to finish the task and called my bestie S to the rescue. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Now I know its better to use an electric sander or a lot of elbow grease to sand the shiny finish on the laminate to a very dull finish. I have been there myself and wish that I had something like this to go by before I had to go through it myself ! Once youre finished sanding, make sure to wipe away the dust with a tack cloth, medium bristle brush, or shop vac attachment as you dont want any dust to get in your paint. BUT Ive gotta say, in this case, the shellac based primers had excellent adhesion whether the laminate was sanded before on not! 
If youre a furniture painter, a weekend DIYer or just now dipping your toe into the pool of creativity theres a big chance youll come across a piece that you love that may not be real wood. After one coat, I let all of the primers dry for the Happy Monday. Required fields are marked *. Always watch for drips and runs, especially at joints, corners and fine woodworking details. While the littles are probably excited about new clothes, new friends and new adventures, I know a lot of us are thinking about those last minute goals on the priorities list that still need to be completed. seeing if it will stick or not. Vacuum the debris and wipe with a microfiber towel. I also may earn from other qualifying purchases with other companies or get free product to review and use. 
Sand the piece using 220-grit sandpaper in sweeping motions up and down the entire surface area. Im not going to lie, I was actually pretty surprised at the results and I cant wait to share them with you! I started with the not sanded with no primer section. For surfaces requiring an ultra-smooth, long-lasting finish, Cabinet Coat gives kitchen and bathroom cabinets, shelving, furniture, trim and crown molding an instant refresh. Its up to you if you want to take a chance on it or not so use your best judgment. Cant wait to find out what youve been up to and to catch up on your blog! And it came in handy for this experiment so I could tell which primer was which a little bit easier. just a little tiny bit, Im still really impressed with it. The same goes for scratches or anything else that is on top of or in the surface of the furniture. painted over it. This piece was definitely a beast. And honestly, if nothing else, thats one major benefit to sanding furniture before painting. But they have very little to no fumes to worry about! If you see a finish on a piece of furniture that is highly glossy (not laquered), looks like the wood grain has been painted on and the piece is over a composite base, its probably laminate. Dazzling Theme theme by Restored 316, Five Ways to Get Your Home Organized With Cricut Joy . 4. 
I mean, I know that chalk paint has better adhesion, but I This one is usually a top recommendation when youre painting laminate furniture. Right off the bat, it scratched off of the NOT sanded section. But Im really curious as to how it fares against the competition. Believe me, you dont want to do this inside your house. Im super curious if all of that is REALLY necessary or not. This is Beautiful Coco. It was a great week last week painting mirrors and bathroom lights, setting up and rearranging all of the furniture, hanging artwork and shopping for accessories. All of the primers that we tested ended up sticking to the laminate. 
Learn what the best paint for laminate furniture is here. {{ ctrl.getWelcomeNote('Welcome, @@FirstName @@LastName')}}. And then, since it was Saturday, and I dont work on Sunday, If its a large area, youll want to sand completely again prior to painting. Straight up chalk paint with no sanding and no primer? 
On the right its nice and shiny, and thats Ive used it in the past and I thought it worked pretty well. If I left the nail polish on there and just painted over it, Obviously, you arent going to take a metal scraper to your furniture when youre using it. Then I painted on Country Chic Paints clear bonding primer that is made for applications like this. Even after a week of curing, the paint was still coming off in flakes. Man, you have more patience than I could ever have had on the cabinet. But we struggled for months to find the time to actually complete the project. I love the idea of using a water based primer because I hate First up was the clear shellac primer because I used the spray can. 
the chalk paint held on! If you want to distress the chalk paint, use this clear shellac instead of the white tinted BIN Shellac Based Primer. Filed Under: How to Paint Furniture, Instagram Feed, Painted Furniture, Your email address will not be published. This is after one coat of primer. Painting a beloved, but perhaps slightly dated, piece of laminate furniture empowers you to easily freshen up your spacewithout spending a lot of money. 
**On the other hand, you have the water based primers that take a little bit longer to cure into highly durable primers, and you really need to sand before using them. We couldnt find any vintage urns we loved but it was fairly simple to create the look of patina over new pots, let me show you how, Read More How to Give New Pots an Aged PatinaContinue, Today, were sharing how we added gold accents to the French Farmhouse style dressers for Week 5 of the One Room Challenge! Both sections, the sanded and not sanded, didnt budge where in How to Paint Furniture· Instagram Feed· Painted Furniture. 
For best results paint with Chalk Paint instead of Latex Paint. FOUR MORE primers that I WANT TO TEST out are STIX, Dixie Belle Slick Stick, KILZ, and Cover Stain. Remove drawers before painting. Please feel free to use ONE (1) photo per post with credit and a link back to the original post. Just like I suspected, the latex paint and the chalk paint came off pretty easily with just my fingernail. The BIN shellac primer can be painted in 45 minutes. turn a laminate printer stand into a stylish bar cart, painting an Ikea dresser with chalk paint. Keep in mind though, if you have any scratches or spots of nail polish (like I did), youll want to sand those areas so you have a nice smooth surface for your paint. All content on this blog was created for inspiration and entertainment purposes. Can you paint laminate? Next, apply a thin coat of primer. After the primer has been dry about 24 hours, apply your paint. So Id love for the We recommend INSL-X STIX Primer. shellac because I love distressing my furniture and showing some wood on the I was a little worried it may be too wordy but I know that laminate furniture seems to really be flooding the market lately so I know us furniture painters will definitely see it again. Remove the hinges before you start the painting process. where I didnt sand. Then I wiped off all the sanding dust and taped off the **The metal left some silver on the paint as I scraped it. However, you can easily paint it, as outlined in the steps on this page. read more Hello! and because I am not taking any chances given this is round 3 of working on this piece, I applied a second coat of primer. Ive always been curious to know what primer REALLY is the The Country Chic Paint primer needs 12 hours to dry before painting over it. The shape is pretty and it looks great the way youve styled it. Let it dry for 24 hours and then try to scratch it off with your fingernail. at least 24 hours, plus some. Its actually a thin layer of veneer over a particleboard base. You may need to apply an additional coat or two of paint to achieve the desired smoothness of your finished piece. I sanded just enough to dull down the shine in the laminate and to remove the nail polish. The process took a bit of trial and error but the family love this piece now so Im glad I stuck with it Hope you have a fun day, Coco. Hugs, CoCo, CoCo thank you for sharing all the inns and outs for painting laminate.
Since laminate furniture is made from a particleboard base there is a chance the particleboard will easily chip so use caution and care when completing this step. shiny, and thats where I sanded. I was suuuuper excited when I was able to start the scratch document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This blog is dedicated to everyone who wants to create a warm and welcoming home through affordable decorating ideas, DIY tutorials, painted furniture, organizing tips and tricks, craft projects, recipes, and holiday celebrations. I spent most of the week last week at River Ranch delivering the media cabinet and trying to complete decorating projects like the bedrooms and furniture placement for the living room. Im not claiming to be a professional painter but as with any painted piece of furniture, I want to share the good, bad and the dusty with you. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to paint laminate furniture, including project-specific tips for painting laminate cabinets, desks, coffee tables, bookshelves and dressers. Heres a sneak peek, Is anyone else feeling this major need to purge and organize in record time? You know what I mean? The first section for no primer, the next section for BIN Apply an even coat of paint to the furniture with a brush: Either ADVANCE Interior Paint or INSL-X Cabinet Coat will get the job done. You can paint laminate furniture without sanding! The clear shellac based primer sections were pretty similar, Thanks so much ladies, I really appreciate it! The clear shellac has some fumes for sure, so if you want to work indoors, Id use the Country Chic Paint clear bonding primer. You cannot stain laminate, since it is not real wood. Both are clear, so youll be able to distress your paint without seeing a white primer in between the paint and laminate. I wasnt surprised that no primer at all, and the 123 grey (Scroll down to get straight to the results but youll miss the experiment!). There were a few times I didnt know if I was going to be able to make it work or not but Im so glad I stuck with it. It feels like Ive been gone forever! First I just used my fingernail to try to scratch off the Make sure you let each coat dry completely before applying another. I hope you guys all had a happy weekend. Im typically the person that says you have to sand before painting laminate and have to have a really good primer to get paint to stick to laminate. So of course the latex paint scratched off easily too. Laminate pieces are typically not built as solidly as a piece that is real wood. The point of sanding is to give the paint or primer something to hold onto. @2022 Benjamin Moore & Co. 101 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645. It is definitely no fun when a painted piece needs so much attention after it has been painted. Terry, Thanks so much, Terry! sanded. Finally, I got to the Country Chic Paint clear primer. I know, I thought for sure I had messed it up at this step too. Do we really have to sand before using a good bonding primer? At least now, well know what were up against Hugs, CoCo. primer without sanding didnt hold up at all. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! Often called fake wood, laminate furniture is made of a synthetic material, usually plastic, that is used to create a thin exterior layer on furniture or other surfaces. scraper to give each paint and primer combination one last chance. On-screen and printer color representations may vary from actual paint colors. against other options, just to see. they were with my fingernail. best bonding primers for laminate furniture, Painting Wood Furniture Without Sanding or Priming. Make sure you read the instructions on the back of the can of primer. Paint a little bit of chalk paint on the flat surface of your laminate (so its super easy to remove if it doesnt stick). In 2020 my husband, Taylor, ditched his weatherman career to join me in the furniture business! We love to see the change from old and outdated, to new and in style, and hope to inspire you through these makeovers! Cover the bench or surface and the surrounding floor. The chalk paint held up great on both and I couldnt get it Thank you, Shayla! If you dont at least prime under the chalk paint, youll be left with a bad paint job, where the paint will easily scratch off of the laminate. And its tinted white, or you can tint it closer to your paint color like the grey 123 primer. 5. Unlike natural, solid wood, laminate is created by layering and bonding different materials together. Your email address will not be published. This blog hop has been going strong all week and features everything from spring inspired diys to recipe ideas. It is getting REALLY hard to find real wood furniture in this area so I hope these tips will be helpful for people that come across a piece they love that looks like the real thing Im heading over to your blog to see what youve been up to. If it sticks really well, then youre good to paint the rest of your laminate furniture with chalk paint. off pretty easily too, but not quite as easily as the section where I hadnt Honestly, I am pretty surprised by the results! Learn exactly how to prepare furniture for paint to get the best results here. I have to tell you guys, I am SO excited to have that cabinet delivered safe and sound. The next day I ended up with a total of 2 coats of latex Let dry completely. I love all of the Zinsser products. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Just for fun, and good measure, I busted out my metal paint I love how this turned out. Next, I used 80-grit sandpaper to remove all of the paint, followed by 120-grit sandpaper to sand to a dull finish and get the shiny off. *On one hand, you have your quick, shellac based primers that have a good amount of fumes, but you dont HAVE to sand before using them. Make sure to re-apply once the paint is completely dry. If its not a large area, try spot sanding and reapply the coat of primer to the spot. That stuff is awesome! All opinions are my own. For best results, remove doors and lay them flat to paint, as opposed to painting upright. With paint flakes falling like confetti at a New Years Eve party, this project gets messy so make sure you have the proper work area. Which gave it all time to dry for I took it a step further by testing each primer on sanded And then to top it off, I tested chalk paint VS latex paint primer tinted grey, and the last section for Country Chic Paints clear bonding Heres a look at all the easy details, Read More Adding Gold Accents to a French Farmhouse DresserContinue. We should totally be part of some sort of Zinsser squad for reals. It scratched through the latex paint a lot more than it The latex paint scratched off a little bit, and even the Im glad I stuck with it though because there are some pretty convincing pieces out there that look like the real thing. life when I tried to scratch it. Coco, you are a workhorse girl! I wiped away the sanding dust with a tack cloth and applied two coat of clear furniture paste wax with a lint free cloth. And that the latex paint overall wasnt as good as the chalk only cleaned with Krud Kutter, but not touched by sandpaper at all. Make sure you have a respirator/mask, protective eyewear, protective clothing, drop cloth, sand paper, sander, primer, paint and paintbrushes or rollers before you begin this project. It also comes in a spray can version too for easy application! can be more durable. sure your paint sticks, and I still think that is the best advice. **But these 4 primers are what I already had on hand, and for the most part, they are really easy to get at your local hardware store or online. Its easy to get at your local hardware store, and it comes in the spray can or containers. Something about the finish seriously gave me a fit and I had to start all over again. Will sanding make it possible to use a so so primer instead?. You want a good even sand so make sure to not over sand or youll risk damage to the piece and an uneven paint job. If you see any bubbling like this, it means you havent sanded enough and the primer/paint will not adhere. However, pieces like this can be a good option especially if youre on a budget. We are constantly learning something new all of the time. just the one coat of BIN primer was. stuck pretty well. Thank you for sharing all the tips for painting laminate. I first tried just scratching off the primer where I hadnt Thanks for the tips! With a high-quality paintbrush or fine finish roller, apply primer evenly to the entire surface of the piece. You guys, there were times I didnt know if I was going to get this thing finished. First I cleaned the laminate with Krud Kutter to remove all of the dust and any grease or oil from the surface. Remove any hardware, if possible, before you start painting. not sanding. Its water based AND clear, so it has two of my favorite things going for it. primer. Heres how the how to paint laminate furniture experiment went! Learn more about distressing furniture here. Hugs, CoCo. But take a closer look and youll see its already starting to chip even with multiple coats of primer and paint. In this video, learn how to prep and paint laminate furniture for an easy upgrade. After the latex paint had dried overnight, I sanded the entire piece with 320-grit sandpaper. clear shellac to be a winner of this test! Then I painted the primer into their taped off sections. Just be sure to scuff sand before using the Country Chic Paint primer to get the best results. sections. ha ha Mary Beth you lost me at now that Im rested! It was a fun week but wow, decorating and shopping 16 hours a day made me exhausted Im totally looking forward to some rest over the holiday weekend. Then I taped those two sections into 5 of their own The chalk paint was a little harder to scratch off than the Creating anything with the suggested tools, products or methods, is under your own risk! best for painting laminate furniture, and if you can REALLY get away without sanding before priming. We shopped for close to 3 days for everything from sleeping pillows to a dining room table and chairs. with the sanded side coming out on top just by a little bit. Clean your furniture with Krud Kutter or a Degreaser. thought that over primer it would have pretty similar adhesion. If you read this postyou already know the struggles I originally had with the River Ranch media cabinet. shellac, the latex paint stuck for a scratch or two, but then it scratched away Additional photos or text may be available with my written permission. 2. Here are a few tips on how to keep linen closet organized and maintained, Read More How to Keep Linen Closets Organized and MaintainedContinue, Today, were excited to welcome you to our front porch as we share spring front porch inspiration ideas as part of the Spring Festival Blog Hop hosted by our sweet friend Kendra of Joy in Our Home. It definitely sticks better than latex paint does, but please dont use chalk paint on slick laminate without doing something to make it stick better. Let dry completely. We recently moved The Lady of the House painting over the mantel and within minutes of doing that we decided we needed flank the painting with urns and topiaries. So this week I put 4 different primers through a durability Make sure you sand evenly. Want to know what my favorite paint & supplies are for painting furniture?Download my FREE Must-Have Supply List here! Either use the Clear shellac or the Country Chic Paint clear bonding primer. The latex paint scratched off even over the best bonding primer, while the chalk paint held on in most of the tests! The best overall winners for the scratch test was the BIN shellac based primer and the clear shellac primer, both with and without sanding. Today, Ill be joining some of my favorite bloggers to share Spring Front Porch dcor ideas, Read More Spring Front Porch Inspiration & Blog HopContinue, Were sharing a simple way to marry new knobs with old hardware back plates to create a faux rubbed bronze look in 3 easy steps, Read More Creating Faux Bronze Hardware in 3 Easy StepsContinue. Heres a look at how we saved the River Ranch media cabinet and how you can have success even if youre a beginner painting laminate furniture too. held up so well on the sanded side. Beautiful Coco. 3. primer and not sanded primer too. Your email address will not be published. Laminate is not real wood but you can sand, prime and paint it like real wood. Ill still be sanding before priming with them, especially because I sell my furniture, but if youre looking to get the job done a little quicker, painting laminate without sanding is totally possible with a shellac-based primer beforehand. It looks beautiful now and all your hard work really paid off in the end I hope you have a great day! Last but not least I brushed on the BIN shellac based primer. Yesand its actually quite simple. The clear shellac and 123 grey primer in 1 hour. I covered the other sections so I wouldnt get shellac on them, and then I sprayed the clear shellac in a sanded section and a not sanded section. But the chalk paint hung onto the clear shellac for dear (Just like how its hard for us to get a good grip on something slick, its hard for paint to get a good grip on slick laminate.). The sanded and not sanded side gave pretty similar results, But there definitely is no guarantee that a kid might do going on with the chalk paint vs latex paint. If it scratches off easily, youll need to remove that little bit of chalk paint and at the very least paint a coat of shellac based primer on the laminate before painting with chalk paint. Ill definitely be ready next time Sending you hugs for a happy day, CoCo, Your email address will not be published. Place smaller pieces legs up on a workbench or other elevated surface. After the paint has been dry about 24 hours, lightly sand using 320-grit sandpaper. No harsh fumes and I can distress the paint on top of it for a farmhouse style finish. latex paint was to scratch off too. after I painted everything. So there definitely is some extra bonding something similar! Supplies Checklist: Painting Laminate Furniture, Medium-grit sandpaper (220-grit or finer). I love when you share my work! Typically when you do a scratch test to make sure you paint This is a new one Im trying based on the recommendation of a fellow painter. Pinning this for future use! But I knew the family was counting on me to get this finished so we could add it to a space they were so excited aboutand that kept me going Hugs, CoCo. You can see the difference here. I had no experience in painting laminate furniture until I brought home that media cabinet. With a high-quality paintbrush or fine finish roller, apply primer evenly to the entire surface of the piece. Allow the paint to cure for a few days prior to heavy use. And in both the sanded and not sanded sections of the BIN It came Somehow the chalk paint held on better though! Especially since Shellac based primer, the next for Clear Shellac, the next for BULLS EYE 123 I gave myself until the end of February to finish the task and called my bestie S to the rescue. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Now I know its better to use an electric sander or a lot of elbow grease to sand the shiny finish on the laminate to a very dull finish. I have been there myself and wish that I had something like this to go by before I had to go through it myself ! Once youre finished sanding, make sure to wipe away the dust with a tack cloth, medium bristle brush, or shop vac attachment as you dont want any dust to get in your paint. BUT Ive gotta say, in this case, the shellac based primers had excellent adhesion whether the laminate was sanded before on not! If youre a furniture painter, a weekend DIYer or just now dipping your toe into the pool of creativity theres a big chance youll come across a piece that you love that may not be real wood. After one coat, I let all of the primers dry for the Happy Monday. Required fields are marked *. Always watch for drips and runs, especially at joints, corners and fine woodworking details. While the littles are probably excited about new clothes, new friends and new adventures, I know a lot of us are thinking about those last minute goals on the priorities list that still need to be completed. seeing if it will stick or not. Vacuum the debris and wipe with a microfiber towel. I also may earn from other qualifying purchases with other companies or get free product to review and use. Sand the piece using 220-grit sandpaper in sweeping motions up and down the entire surface area. Im not going to lie, I was actually pretty surprised at the results and I cant wait to share them with you! I started with the not sanded with no primer section. For surfaces requiring an ultra-smooth, long-lasting finish, Cabinet Coat gives kitchen and bathroom cabinets, shelving, furniture, trim and crown molding an instant refresh. Its up to you if you want to take a chance on it or not so use your best judgment. Cant wait to find out what youve been up to and to catch up on your blog! And it came in handy for this experiment so I could tell which primer was which a little bit easier. just a little tiny bit, Im still really impressed with it. The same goes for scratches or anything else that is on top of or in the surface of the furniture. painted over it. This piece was definitely a beast. And honestly, if nothing else, thats one major benefit to sanding furniture before painting. But they have very little to no fumes to worry about! If you see a finish on a piece of furniture that is highly glossy (not laquered), looks like the wood grain has been painted on and the piece is over a composite base, its probably laminate. Dazzling Theme theme by Restored 316, Five Ways to Get Your Home Organized With Cricut Joy . 4. I mean, I know that chalk paint has better adhesion, but I This one is usually a top recommendation when youre painting laminate furniture. Right off the bat, it scratched off of the NOT sanded section. But Im really curious as to how it fares against the competition. Believe me, you dont want to do this inside your house. Im super curious if all of that is REALLY necessary or not. This is Beautiful Coco. It was a great week last week painting mirrors and bathroom lights, setting up and rearranging all of the furniture, hanging artwork and shopping for accessories. All of the primers that we tested ended up sticking to the laminate. Learn what the best paint for laminate furniture is here. {{ ctrl.getWelcomeNote('Welcome, @@FirstName @@LastName')}}. And then, since it was Saturday, and I dont work on Sunday, If its a large area, youll want to sand completely again prior to painting. Straight up chalk paint with no sanding and no primer? On the right its nice and shiny, and thats Ive used it in the past and I thought it worked pretty well. If I left the nail polish on there and just painted over it, Obviously, you arent going to take a metal scraper to your furniture when youre using it. Then I painted on Country Chic Paints clear bonding primer that is made for applications like this. Even after a week of curing, the paint was still coming off in flakes. Man, you have more patience than I could ever have had on the cabinet. But we struggled for months to find the time to actually complete the project. I love the idea of using a water based primer because I hate First up was the clear shellac primer because I used the spray can. the chalk paint held on! If you want to distress the chalk paint, use this clear shellac instead of the white tinted BIN Shellac Based Primer. Filed Under: How to Paint Furniture, Instagram Feed, Painted Furniture, Your email address will not be published. This is after one coat of primer. Painting a beloved, but perhaps slightly dated, piece of laminate furniture empowers you to easily freshen up your spacewithout spending a lot of money. **On the other hand, you have the water based primers that take a little bit longer to cure into highly durable primers, and you really need to sand before using them. We couldnt find any vintage urns we loved but it was fairly simple to create the look of patina over new pots, let me show you how, Read More How to Give New Pots an Aged PatinaContinue, Today, were sharing how we added gold accents to the French Farmhouse style dressers for Week 5 of the One Room Challenge! Both sections, the sanded and not sanded, didnt budge where in How to Paint Furniture· Instagram Feed· Painted Furniture. For best results paint with Chalk Paint instead of Latex Paint. FOUR MORE primers that I WANT TO TEST out are STIX, Dixie Belle Slick Stick, KILZ, and Cover Stain. Remove drawers before painting. Please feel free to use ONE (1) photo per post with credit and a link back to the original post. Just like I suspected, the latex paint and the chalk paint came off pretty easily with just my fingernail. The BIN shellac primer can be painted in 45 minutes. turn a laminate printer stand into a stylish bar cart, painting an Ikea dresser with chalk paint. Keep in mind though, if you have any scratches or spots of nail polish (like I did), youll want to sand those areas so you have a nice smooth surface for your paint. All content on this blog was created for inspiration and entertainment purposes. Can you paint laminate? Next, apply a thin coat of primer. After the primer has been dry about 24 hours, apply your paint. So Id love for the We recommend INSL-X STIX Primer. shellac because I love distressing my furniture and showing some wood on the I was a little worried it may be too wordy but I know that laminate furniture seems to really be flooding the market lately so I know us furniture painters will definitely see it again. Remove the hinges before you start the painting process. where I didnt sand. Then I wiped off all the sanding dust and taped off the **The metal left some silver on the paint as I scraped it. However, you can easily paint it, as outlined in the steps on this page. read more Hello! and because I am not taking any chances given this is round 3 of working on this piece, I applied a second coat of primer. Ive always been curious to know what primer REALLY is the The Country Chic Paint primer needs 12 hours to dry before painting over it. The shape is pretty and it looks great the way youve styled it. Let it dry for 24 hours and then try to scratch it off with your fingernail. at least 24 hours, plus some. Its actually a thin layer of veneer over a particleboard base. You may need to apply an additional coat or two of paint to achieve the desired smoothness of your finished piece. I sanded just enough to dull down the shine in the laminate and to remove the nail polish. The process took a bit of trial and error but the family love this piece now so Im glad I stuck with it Hope you have a fun day, Coco. Hugs, CoCo, CoCo thank you for sharing all the inns and outs for painting laminate.