Here are a few examples of this.
Chalk paint over mdf laminate.
However when it comes to laminate i have had great success in doing nothing.
I already had this paint left over from a previous project so i didn t have to cut into my 100 budget for it.
All i do is clean my piece to remove any residue or dirt and then apply the paint.
Annie sloan chalk paint will cover anything including laminate.
Chalk paint is a great choice for painting laminate cabinets because it hides brush strokes.
If you re using chalk paint for a project you pretty much can t mess it up.
I didn t even prime because i m impulsive and lazy a terrible combination.
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.
I have painted a few things with it.
Once it is waxed and cured it is as resistant to scratches as a regular painted surface.
I decided to paint them with chalk paint because i was sure it would adhere really well to the laminate.
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.
I gave my pieces a light sanding before i started but there is no need for a primer.
This is a must have if you re trying to adhere any kind of paint to laminate.
When painting laminate with chalk mineral paint brand name or hmcp the steps are exactly the same as method 1 except no primer is needed.
I am sharing how to paint laminate mdf kitchen cabinets.
I used annie sloan chalk paint 2 coats clear wax and then dark wax.
The key is to let the paint sit longer between coats.
I used the same paint that i used on my antique trunk makeover which i shared during last weeks post.
And don t worry it s incredibly easy to distress the piece later with this primer.
I painted our ikea island which was the white laminate beadboard look cabinets and drawers.
Annie sloan chalk paint will adhere beautifully to laminate.
Alternatively you can use a urethane reinforced acrylic paint such as insl x cabinet coat.
With chalky paints sanding is usually not required but to get a long lasting finish on the laminate a light sanding is still a really good idea.
This large chest came to me in the shiniest brightest orange red i have ever seen.
This has to be one of the most frequently asked questions on my blog.
It gives the surface a little bit of a grip that will adhere to most any paint but works especially well for chalk paint.