Begin by sanding the laminate.
Can you paint over laminate table top.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.
I recommend behr premium plus ultra in an eggshell enamel finish.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
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.
To paint a laminate table top first you need to sand the surface.
A table that will be used daily needs a paint that is durable and can withstand spills.
Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2.
The purpose of sanding is to dull the surface as much as possible to give the primer something to grab onto.
A formica table is an inexpensive option for dining in your home.
Painting furniture is obviously one of my favorite things to do.
We will show you how to paint laminate with our easy to follow tutorial.
By painting your formica tabletop you can modernize a hand me down table or change its look to coordinate with your kitchen decor.
I love the thrill of the hunt for a great piece agonizing over what color to paint it whipping out my spray gun and picking or painting the perfect hardware.
Then apply a coat of an acrylic latex paint with a brush or roller using short even strokes.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
I used my rotary sander and 220 grit sandpaper.
You don t need an entire gallon one quart is plenty this paint is stain blocking and is paint primer in one.
How to paint over laminate.
Alternatively you can use a urethane reinforced acrylic paint such as insl x cabinet coat.
Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper.
Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry.
I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.