I did not prime this shelf first because you aren t supposed to have to do that with chalk paint but what you are.
Chalk paint over laminate desk.
Chalk paint is a great choice for painting laminate cabinets because it hides brush strokes.
The paint i used for both the shelf and the antique trunk is americana decor chalky paint in the color everlasting.
To paint laminate furniture start by sanding down the surface using 120 grit sandpaper so that the paint will stick better.
Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper.
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.
How to paint over laminate furniture the best paints.
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Begin by sanding the laminate.
It s gorgeous but doesn t exactly go on smoothly without a lot of work.
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Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
Tips for painting laminate furniture with chalk paint.
I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.
I started out by cleaning this shelf with a deglosser.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
Supplies you need to paint over laminate.
Poor adhesion after the paint has dried cured this will cause all your hard work and paint finish to scratch off easily long after your piece is complete this is a perfect piece to show you the 2 best ways to paint laminate furniture.
Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry.
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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 loved the idea of using chalk paint i ve used it before to redo an end table for emmie s room.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.
If you re using chalk paint for a project you pretty much can t mess it up.
This makes me so happy because regardless of whether you re a pro painter or a total beginner this won t impact the outcome of your project.
Your favorite annie sloan chalk paint this is what i used on the desk in the photos.
Then apply a coat of an acrylic latex paint with a brush or roller using short even strokes.