A transformation was needed, and a crisp, fresh coat of white paint on the bookcases was the perfect solution. To begin, I gave each bookcase a good sanding with my orbital sander hands down, my favorite power tool. These bookcases are made of a particle board-like composite with a faux-wood laminate exterior.
The next key step was to prime all the surfaces. I used Kilz Primer view on Amazon , which blocks, seals, and preps the surface to which the paint will adhere. If you want to paint the inside of the cabinet doors, flip them over and do that now. Once all the paint is dry, inspect everything for raised drips, unwanted brushstrokes, or other imperfections in the surface of the chalk paint.
You can lightly sand these down using a handheld sanding sponge or sandpaper. Finally, paint over everything the same way with the Satin Enamels paint. You may need two coats to get an even, satiny finish. Let your project dry for at least 24 hours and then reattach the hinges and pulls and match up the doors to the proper cabinets.
I recommend that when you reattach the cabinet doors, leave them open for another day or so, just to let the paint really finish curing. This will prevent them from sticking together when they close. Or you can attach little bumper pads , which also helps keep the doors from banging closed. In my camper makeover, these cabinets went from two-tone orangey wood color, to a pretty light gray.
Check out the whole camper makeover reveal post to see the rest of the projects! And just to be sure that this paint job would hold up, we took the camper out for the weekend on a muddy, messy camping trip and these cabinets performed amazingly well.
The satin finish allows me to easily wipe down whatever drips or splats onto the surface, and they stand up well to scuffs and bumps. Chalk paint is famous for sticking to just about anything, and in this case it makes the perfect primer between the laminate surface and the Satin Enamels paint. And the Satin Enamels provide the perfect durable finish over the chalk paint.
All chalk paint needs a top coat of some kind. So they make the perfect pair for a DIY kitchen makeover, or updating an old piece of laminate furniture. The process remains the same. And as always, let me know if you have questions along the way!
Sanding is not necessary to prepare laminate for paint, but you might want to check between coats to make sure you're getting an even finish. You can lightly sand between coats if you see raised brush or roller marks. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Affordable Farmhouse Kitchen Lighting Options. Your article has helped me re painting laminate cupboards.
One question, you suggest satin finish as the color coat. Is there any reason I shouldn't use semi-gloss paint?? I prefer that for my kitchen cupboards but won't use if it doesn't work. It seems to eliminate the chalky paint or zinnser BIN step. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Leslie House on the Way.
Do I have to strip a hand painted piece before painting. It has a lot of paint texture in the picture of flowers. Can I sand and paint with chalk paint and still get a smooth finish? Great tips, I've never tried this but it's good to know the proper way for "one day" when I want to. Pinning for then, thanks. Very easy, forgiving, durable and inexpensive.
I get a smooth finish. Once I paint I seal with a water based poly usually in a satin or gloss finish, but you can also use a flat finish for less sheen to add durability to the paint.
Will in no way have any sheen. It will look like its not even therefore getting the true colour of the paint. I like gloss but when doing distressed pieces total flat is much more realistic. I have a lot of laminate furniture that could really use a new paint job!
Pinning this for my next project! Annie Sloan Chalk Paint will cover anything including laminate. I have painted a few things with it; the key is to let the paint sit longer between coats.
Once it is waxed and cured, it is as resistant to scratches as a regular painted surface. I gave my pieces a light sanding before I started but there is no need for a primer.
I think laminate is a correct term or melamine. Formica was the stuff they used on kitchen counters for decades-it is a brand name and is still available. I am interested in trying this formula for home made chalk paint, but have a question; does it dry out like when it's made with plaster of Paris?
I've tried that formula and after about a day, it's hard as a rock. Why in world is all that necessary? Why couldn't I just clean the dresser and start painting? You always could but that won't be a durable finish that will last with lots of wear and moving things around. Sanding the laminate gives something for the primer and paint to stick to and a primer meant for laminate will bond to it and give a more durable finish. If you just paint the laminate you can usually just use your fingernail and scrape the paint off.
As much as you may find prep work annoying, there's no better way to a good finish. Skipping it is not a good idea. What are some paints brands I can use after applying primer.. You said you would use milk base paint.. You can use pretty much any paint after primer. Lately I have been spraying lacquer, oil-based paints or using a water-based acrylic paint. I find these are best for furniture.
I strongly recommend a poly or water-based topcoat for durability. Wax does not hold up long term and can melt the piece sits in the sun. Everyone has their own preference though, I have used and still use wax sometimes, but the tops of more things see lots of wear sliding and moving things around so poly is what I choose to use especially because I sell pieces and I want what will be most durable for customers.
This is awesome! So you use a water based poly and paint over oil based primer? I have not painted laminate, but I always use oil based paints with oil based primer and water based paint with water based primer. I have not, I don't think paint would hold up on something that would be used so often and for so many functions. You can use water based products and oil based products over one another most of the time as long as you follow the directions for cure time.
I use oil based stains all the time with waterbased topcoats. The only real oil-based products I use are primer and stain. Thanks for the tutorial. It seems like the same thing I do before I paint anything at least the way my dad taught me. I typically tint my primer a lighter shade of the final color of paint.
It has made painting everything from rooms to furniture much easier. You say to use oil primer. I have a ton of water based zinsser and want to know if I will totally screw it if I use that instead of the oil based.
I have a dresser that I am turning into a buffet and I need to do it double quick before the in laws visit in about 10 days. I opted not to use chalk paint on my bookshelf project, because I wanted to use the exact same color paint as our walls. Laminate is a man-made, plastic-like finish. Laminate can NOT be stained. Wood veneer furniture, on the other hand, has a thin layer of real wood that is bonded to a less expensive surface like MDF of particle board.
Because wood veneer does have a layer of real wood, it can be sanded and stained. A: This is a great question, and one I get asked a lot. Primer can make your paint projects easier and provide better finished results.
Primers make painting easier by promoting topcoat adhesion, providing better coverage, blocking stains, blocking odors, and more. I wrote a post titled When and Why to Prime Before Painting that should tell you everything you need to know.
Thanks for this! I would love to paint our Ikea bookshelves as a temporary solution and this was helpful.
Can I ask if you have found that painting in this way stands the test of time? Thank you for the great information. It is badly stained with paints and markers and various other young child mediums! Will the primer suggested work to cover before painting? Thank you.
Before starting, I would use a Magic Eraser to remove as much of the marker as possible, and the prime and paint as recommended above. Thank you so much for your information! Have you used this primer on cabinets before? Trying to research what the best option is and I believe we have cheap build grade laminate cabinets. Thanks for the detailed guide on how to paint laminate furniture.
This awesome guide motivates me to take this step. Again Thanks! I used rustoleum chalk paint on laminate and it kept peeling off.
Where ever there is a blob of paint I try to take off the blob and the paint comes off. So does this mean I have to use primer even for chalk paint. You could first try lightly sanding the laminate to remove the shine.
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