The best primer for laminate furniture.
What is the best paint to paint ikea laminate.
Particleboard covered in laminate.
As a matter of fact i ve tried a few different methods and i ve decided that there is a right and a wrong way to paint laminate surfaces which is basically what ikea furniture is made of.
But not all ikea furniture is alike and therefore not all requires the same paint treatment.
Since i m all about making projects as simple as possible the shellac based bin primer was the winner for my project.
How to paint ikea laminate furniture in two easy steps.
I can hear some of you now you know.
If you are sanding a solid wood piece a good orbital sander will get the job done quickly.
Here is the step by step process on how to paint a laminate dresser with almost any kind of paint to create a long lasting and durable paint finish.
I read rave reviews on how fast it dried and how rock solid it was.
Oooh oooh but i use annie sloan.
To learn how to correctly paint ikea laminate furniture without sanding keep reading.
How to paint ikea furniture with chalk paint if you are considering painting ikea furniture with chalk paint you can still use the same tutorial above.
I m referring to ikea s popular material of choice.
We re big fans of ikea hacks and upgrades so we re completely in favor of adding a little personality with paint.
Still be sure to sand and primer as laminate furniture is super slick and you need that extra gripping power to make sure your final coat of chalk paint adheres well.
The best paint options for laminate kitchen cabinets ppg breakthrough.
You can see my comprehensive post about the right way to paint laminate.
Ppg breakthrough was my first choice.
Some orbital sanders like this one even come with a little vacuum microfilter system so that the dust gets sucked up as you go and prevents you from breathing it in.
Ensure that the laminate is in good condition by repairing minor laminate damage or.
It provided the best combination of good adhesion quick dry time and the ability to paint latex over it with no sanding needed.
Laminate dressers are a dime a dozen these days.
If you try to paint ikea laminate furniture or their painted furniture without knowing the secret you re going to be taking a little stroll down misery lane.
Latex paint is recommended for laminate surface painting projects because of its durability and smooth finish.
Try proclassic interior acrylic latex enamel for lighter colors and all surface latex enamel base for deeper hues.
If laminate is cracked warped or peeling that damage can interfere with the bonding of paint to the cabinet.
It was low voc low odor and dried quickly.
Her paint sticks to anything to which i reply bosh and balooey madam.
Always clean your brushes for future use.