Chalkboard Paint On Laminate

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Chalkboard paint on laminate.

Tips for painting laminate furniture with chalk paint. If you have laminate countertops in need of some love and like the look of slate then keep reading. 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. I recommend this chalk paint for the laminate furniture.

The café au lait part was painted with a regular eggshell latex with all the steps described in method 1. I used 2 different paints on this dresser and of course one of them had to be chalk mineral paint. It also helps with any type of bleed through which are things chalk paint can t do. The two paints started to separate and i knew i screwed the counter top paint up so i threw it away and decided to just chalk paint my laminate counter tops.

Chalk paint is a great choice for painting laminate cabinets because it hides brush strokes. Here is the before leftover from the granite job. I m not willing to compromise quality since i sell pieces. If you re using chalk paint for a project you pretty much can t mess it up.

Obviously i m not great about following directions but so far it hasn t really mattered. The chalkboard paint will feel dry to the touch after about 30 minutes but the can says to wait 24 hours before putting on a second or third coat. This is the easiest diy project ever. The paint i used for both the shelf and the antique trunk is americana decor chalky paint in the color everlasting.

With laminate primer is a necessary step for me. This chalk paint is especially good for the laminate furniture and the lifespan of this paint is higher than the other paints usually people. 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 was so happy to see how easily you can use chalk paint on laminate.

No sanding or anything else fancy is needed. The 2 best ways to paint laminate furniture method 2. Alternatively you can use a urethane reinforced acrylic paint such as insl x cabinet coat. I want a product that is specifically designed to bond to laminate and also help my paint stick and last.

I did not prime this shelf first because you aren t supposed to have to do that with chalk paint but what you are. Yes chalkboard paint not to be confused with chalk paint. 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. Rust oleum ultra matte interior chalked paint is the one that i have used three times and i m happy with the result and i will personally recommend it the people who ask me for the suggestions.