Chalk Paint Over Laminate Table Top

I said before i wasn t going to use wax.

Chalk paint over laminate table top.

I applied one coat and let it dry over night. Paint a laminate table top step 1. To paint a laminate table top first you need to sand the surface. I decided to paint them with chalk paint because i was sure it would adhere really well to the laminate.

Laminate table top material list. I definitely recommend applying this clear protective top coat over the chalk paint to ensure it lasts a long time. How to paint over laminate furniture the best paints. Your favorite annie sloan chalk paint this is what i used on the desk in the photos.

Use a soapy sponge with water to clean all the dirt oil or grime off the table top and base. Supplies you need to paint over laminate. I used 2 different paints on this dresser and of course one of them had to be chalk mineral paint. In my opinion wax does well for sealing chalk paint which is it s sole purpose but not necessarily for repelling water or holding up to high traffic.

I already had this paint left over from a previous project so i didn t have to cut into my 100 budget for it. The café au lait part was painted with a regular eggshell latex with all the steps described in method 1. I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion. At over 26 000 views one of my most watched youtube tutorials is on how to paint over laminate with annie sloan chalk paint.

I have painted laminate tables with chalk paint with no problems before but not a kitchen table where it needs to be able to take some abuse. I applied a total of 2 coats. The trick to creating a durable chalk paint finish on a table top is a good top coat. This solution worked great and reminded me why i love chalk.

Since a lot of people are interested in this topic i m sharing a post that i originally published september 2014. Without interruptions you can easily chalk paint a dining table over the course of 3 4 days or 1 week at most. 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. How to paint over laminate.

You can also take an electric sander to the piece. Begin by sanding the laminate. I used the same paint that i used on my antique trunk makeover which i shared during last weeks post. Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.

The 2 best ways to paint laminate furniture method 2. It s gorgeous but doesn t exactly go on smoothly without a lot of work. How long does it take to chalk paint a dining table.