You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
Chalk paint on laminate dresser.
Your favorite annie sloan chalk paint this is what i used on the desk in the photos.
The easy way to chalk paint laminate furniture using only spray paint 4127 shares.
Since a lot of people are interested in this topic i m sharing a post that i originally published september 2014.
How to paint over laminate furniture the best paints.
It s gorgeous but doesn t exactly go on smoothly without a lot of work.
The 2 best ways to paint laminate furniture method 2.
At over 26 000 views one of my most watched youtube tutorials is on how to paint over laminate with annie sloan chalk paint.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
I started out by cleaning this shelf with a deglosser.
Supplies you need to paint over laminate.
How to paint over laminate.
This chalk paint is especially good for the laminate furniture and the lifespan of this paint is higher than the other paints usually people.
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.
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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.
Or test the chalk paint on every surface of your laminate dresser before painting the whole dresser in chalk paint.
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.
I used 2 different paints on this dresser and of course one of them had to be chalk mineral paint.
I did not prime this shelf first because you aren t supposed to have to do that with chalk paint but what you are.
Begin by sanding the laminate.
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.
I recommend this chalk paint for the laminate furniture.
I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.
So can you use chalk paint on laminate furniture.
Let the chalk paint dry for 24 hours and then try to scratch it off with your fingernail.
I loved the idea of using chalk paint i ve used it before to redo an end table for emmie s room.
You can just dive right in.
The café au lait part was painted with a regular eggshell latex with all the steps described in method 1.