Painting laminate melamine furniture is not difficult provided you use quality materials and follow the steps but it can take a while due to the drying times between coats so only do it when you have the time and space to devote to it.
Can you paint laminate wardrobes.
One coat of primer and it was time to head into store to get our valspar paint mixed to the perfect shade of pink let me tell you that not all pinks were made equal.
Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry.
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.
It s super affordable which makes it a great option for budget friendly projects but can it really be painted sans streaking bubbling and peeling.
But when the room was painted dark blue i felt a big white boxy wardrobe would jar so it needed a makeover.
Next up was putting frog tape around the best for decorating the areas of the wall where the wardrobe met the walls just to avoid any touching up later on.
To paint laminate furniture start by sanding down the surface using 120 grit sandpaper so that the paint will stick better.
Alternatively you can use a urethane reinforced acrylic paint such as insl x cabinet coat.
No need for new wardrobes or a new kitchen get a stylish design upgrade with the use of paint.
Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper.
I took into store with me a pink ceramic dish to potentially colour.