Your favorite annie sloan chalk paint this is what i used on the desk in the photos.
Chalk paint on laminate table top.
How to paint over laminate furniture the best paints.
I said before i wasn t going to use wax.
I used annie sloan s french linen dixie belle with slick stick applied first will also work jolie will work and valspars chalky finish paint will work too.
I wanted to find an easier way to apply it this time around since i was redoing 2 tables that looked like this a coffee table a bookshelf and an entertainment center.
Supplies you need to paint over laminate.
I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.
The paint i used for both the shelf and the antique trunk is americana decor chalky paint in the color everlasting.
The café au lait part was painted with a regular eggshell latex with all the steps described in method 1.
The very first thing you need to do is wash the table off.
Paint a laminate table top step 1.
I have a g blue laminate sofa table very modern but it is scratched and nicked up so would like to give it a fresh look in vintage or industrial like wrought iron but with some brown distressing.
Use a soapy sponge with water to clean all the dirt oil or grime off the table top and base.
The answer is absolutely yes.
To paint a laminate table top first you need to sand the surface.
This solution worked great and reminded me why i love chalk paint its so much more forgiving.
I did not prime this shelf first because you aren t supposed to have to do that with chalk paint but what you are.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
How to paint over laminate.
We often get asked if chalk paint will work on ikea furniture.
I started out by cleaning this shelf with a deglosser.
It s gorgeous but doesn t exactly go on smoothly without a lot of work.
The 2 best ways to paint laminate furniture method 2.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
I have painted laminate tables with chalk paint with no problems before but not a kitchen table where it needs to be able to take some abuse.
I was so happy to see how easily you can use chalk paint on laminate.
Tips for painting laminate furniture with chalk paint.
In general chalk paint covers ikea finishes well and bonds nic.
I loved the idea of using chalk paint i ve used it before to redo an end table for emmie s room.
Begin by sanding the laminate.
The trick to creating a durable chalk paint finish on a table top is a good top coat.