If you ever add too much black wax simply remove your black wax by adding clear wax to a shop towel and then wiping off the excess black.
Can you paint a laminate desk top.
Watch as i show you how.
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.
A table that will be used daily needs a paint that is durable and can withstand spills.
While a laminated particleboard desk is designed to be durable it may be lacking a little in the decor department.
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.
You can paint laminate furniture and cabinets.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.
Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
I recommend behr premium plus ultra in an eggshell enamel finish.
When you have your piece of laminate furniture painted in your favorite chalk style paint and sealed you can paint your hardware.
Alternatively you can use a urethane reinforced acrylic paint such as insl x cabinet coat.
Spray painting a particleboard laminate finished desk to look high end.
It s not hard it just takes the right prep work.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
Paint a laminate table top step 3.
Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper.
Begin by sanding the laminate.
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.
Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry.
Then apply a coat of an acrylic latex paint with a brush or roller using short even strokes.