Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry.
Can you paint over laminate table top.
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.
To paint laminate furniture start by sanding down the surface using 120 grit sandpaper so that the paint will stick better.
Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2.
How to paint over laminate.
By painting your formica tabletop you can modernize a hand me down table or change its look to coordinate with your kitchen decor.
A table that will be used daily needs a paint that is durable and can withstand spills.
A formica table is an inexpensive option for dining in your home.
I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.
Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper.
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.
We will show you how to paint laminate with our easy to follow tutorial.
Painting furniture is obviously one of my favorite things to do.
To paint a laminate table top first you need to sand the surface.
You don t need an entire gallon one quart is plenty this paint is stain blocking and is paint primer in one.
The purpose of sanding is to dull the surface as much as possible to give the primer something to grab onto.
I recommend behr premium plus ultra in an eggshell enamel finish.
I used my rotary sander and 220 grit sandpaper.
Alternatively you can use a urethane reinforced acrylic paint such as insl x cabinet coat.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.
I love the thrill of the hunt for a great piece agonizing over what color to paint it whipping out my spray gun and picking or painting the perfect hardware.
Begin by sanding the laminate.