The table top is laminate.
Can a painted laminate table top be distressed.
We will show you how to paint laminate with our easy to follow tutorial.
Now i know how to paint the whole shebang and we will still have his table and chairs.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
I recommend behr premium plus ultra in an eggshell enamel finish.
Then apply a coat of an acrylic latex paint with a brush or roller using short even strokes.
Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper.
I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.
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.
I am about to purchase the exact same table as lori glynn in the black color.
I used my rotary sander and 220 grit sandpaper.
A piece of laminate furniture that has already been painted is ready to go when it comes to giving it a distressed appearance as you won t need to prime it or give it a base coat.
Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry.
You don t need an entire gallon one quart is plenty this paint is stain blocking and is paint primer in one.
To paint laminate furniture start by sanding down the surface using 120 grit sandpaper so that the paint will stick better.
The purpose of sanding is to dull the surface as much as possible to give the primer something to grab onto.
Begin by sanding the laminate.
How to paint over laminate.
A table that will be used daily needs a paint that is durable and can withstand spills.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
To paint a laminate table top first you need to sand the surface.
Paint a laminate table top step 3.
But if it doesn t work well in that color for us i d like to paint it either a bright white or a super light gray that has slightly blue undertones to it but i am not sure how to go about painting it well so that we can eat on it and have the kids do homework on it play games on it etc and not have it.
Painting laminate furniture can seem intimidating to even the most experienced diyer.
You can also use sandpaper to remove paint from certain areas to make the finish look worn.
Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.