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What kind of paint do you use on laminate furniture.
Ask the builder recommends using an epoxy modified alkyd paint which usually comes in a spray bottle so you need to have some painting skills to apply it correctly.
Even though i knew this paint job was going to be temporary we really need to invest in new cabinets i still didn t want to deal with paint chips super long dry time or a glossy finish.
Don 27t look past laminate just because you aren 27t crazy about its color.
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.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
Paint adheres best over a scuffed surface making true wood cabinets a great candidate for painting sand the surface to prep it for paint and the result is a better bond and smoother finish.
Practice on scrap laminate surfaces or hidden parts of the laminate cabinets before you cover all the cabinets with paint.
This is especially important if your wood cabinets are already stained or have a glossy finish you will need to get through this finish layer first either with sandpaper or a liquid.
Many recommend a water based acrylic primer paint and top coat.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
Begin by sanding the laminate.
While more expensive than the ordinary acrylic latex paints you would use on drywall the urethane reinforced products have better hiding abilities and will stick better to problem surfaces cabinet coat is designed to adhere to plastic metal and urethane surfaces without a primer but laminate and.
Painting laminate is simple as long as you have the right products for the job.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.
To paint laminate furniture start by sanding down the surface using 120 grit sandpaper so that the paint will stick better.
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Extreme bond bonding primer.
Supplies for this project.
I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.
Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2.
Your local paint store can supply you with the best type of paint to use in this project.
All surface enamel latex.
How to paint over laminate.
Project and images from mandi at vintage revivals.
If you want to make a big impact in your kitchen without a big investment consider priming and painting your laminate countertops.
Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry.
The best paint to cover laminate cabinets.
So about the paint.
Contractor series mohair mini roller.