Chalk Paint Over Laminate Wood

At over 26 000 views one of my most watched youtube tutorials is on how to paint over laminate with annie sloan chalk paint.

Chalk paint over laminate wood.

I did not prime this shelf first because you aren t supposed to have to do that with chalk paint but what you are. 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. The 2 best ways to paint laminate furniture method 2. I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.

Tips for painting laminate furniture with chalk paint. The paint i used for both the shelf and the antique trunk is americana decor chalky paint in the color everlasting. I used 2 different paints on this dresser and of course one of them had to be chalk mineral paint. Chalk paint is a great choice for painting laminate cabinets because it hides brush strokes.

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. This makes me so happy because regardless of whether you re a pro painter or a total beginner this won t impact the outcome of your project. Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. It s easy to apply and dries quickly.

How to paint over laminate furniture the best paints. You can just dive right in. How to paint over laminate. Begin by sanding the laminate.

I started out by cleaning this shelf with a deglosser. Since a lot of people are interested in this topic i m sharing a post that i originally published september 2014. And the satin enamels provide the perfect durable finish over the chalk paint. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.

It gives the surface a little bit of a grip that will adhere to most any paint but works especially well for chalk paint. If you re using chalk paint for a project you pretty much can t mess it up. The café au lait part was painted with a regular eggshell latex with all the steps described in method 1. Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.

You can also take an electric sander to the piece. Your favorite annie sloan chalk paint this is what i used on the desk in the photos. This is a must have if you re trying to adhere any kind of paint to laminate.