Can You Paint Over Laminate Wood

We re back with another instalment of ask the home flooring pros this week we address the question of painted floors.

Can you paint over laminate wood.

Yes i said bedroom suite. Unlike wood laminate is a smooth non porous material so it really needs something to grab onto primer will do the trick. As with any paint job the secret to success is in the preparation not the painting. Let me just tell you that it s totally doable and a dated pieces can look amazing again.

My bedroom suite was currently white and wood laminate. Oil based primer can also be used if the wall is. Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper. Though how to paint and stain laminate was not one i considered.

You can also take an electric sander to the piece. Then apply a coat of an acrylic latex paint with a brush or roller using short even strokes. After 1 coat of primer i applied 3 coats of café au lait paint. You can t really tell that is was faux wood grain laminate when it s painted correctly.

If the primer is not adhering to the laminate properly you ll notice it looks uneven and bubbly. If you are painting a veneer wood piece of furniture i recommend the method outlined in my original cabinet painting post. Yes it was perfect for a 12 year old girl s bedroom. Laminate and plastic can be worrisome to paint for some people because it seems like a surface that paint would not stick to.

The right way to paint over laminate. Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses. To paint laminate furniture start by sanding down the surface using 120 grit sandpaper so that the paint will stick better. One coat is sufficient but you can do two coats if you prefer.

We ve all seen some great results from painted wood floors but can you paint laminate floors. Primer is important especially when painting over laminate. I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion. Laminate flooring doesn t last forever and when it starts to show wear and tear the drop off in its visual appeal can be steep and fast.

Paint the laminate with an acrylic based primer by first painting all of the edges of the wall and around trim using a paintbrush dipped in primer. It was the furniture kept in my childhood bedroom since i was 12. See below forgive the oil stained garage. How to paint over laminate.

When you choose a primer to paint laminate just make sure it says for shiny surfaces. If you select a paint that can be applied directly over laminate view example on amazon you can skip the primer just know that this qualification may limit your color choice.