Re Laminate Furniture
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Re laminate furniture. 8 rub your hands over the laminate to further bond it to the cabinet or door. If you re looking for a lasting piece laminate is probably not the best option. You could sand off the edges when youre done too if you want it to look rugged and aged. Then apply a coat of an acrylic latex paint with a brush or roller using short even strokes.
To paint laminate furniture start by sanding down the surface using 120 grit sandpaper so that the paint will stick better. The construction method for veneer furniture is similar to laminate furniture with the primary difference being the actual material used as the outer layer. Lightly sand the laminate with 150 grit sandpaper. As long as you prepare the laminate by sanding it to rough up the surface and prime with a good oil based primer you can use any kind of paint.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1. Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper. Laminate is very smooth and shiny so you must sand or the paint and the gel stain won t stick. If you re going for the farmhouse look i would use a flat or matte finish or chalk paint.
I decided to stain the drawers and paint the body to match the dresser in my room. Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry. The laminate should bond instantly to the cabinet or door so it must be aligned properly before you let the two touch. Instead invest in a solid wood piece that withstands generations of use.