A little goes a long way.
Varnish laminate desk.
You can do 1 2 coats but just like the paint allow the sealer to dry for several hours in between coats.
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 refinish a desk start by scraping off the varnish with a putty knife.
How to paint over laminate.
If something won t detach from the furniture cover it with painter s tape step 2 fill in dents in the furniture with a wood filler.
You should apply more stain if you want your desk to have a darker color.
Use the tip of the brush to smooth out the finish.
Step 2 place a few drops of water onto the dent then cover.
2 x expert source james guth.
Paint a laminate table top step 1.
When you ve created a smooth surface apply a coat of stain with a clean cloth.
The very first thing you need to do is wash the table off.
Brush the stain onto the surface of the furniture working quickly to apply a thin even coat.
Supplies you need to paint over laminate.
Paint a laminate table top step 2.
Let the filler dry per the instructions on the label 1 x research sourcestep 3 use a 120 grit sandpaper to lightly sand the furniture s surface.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
Use a soapy sponge with water to clean all the dirt oil or grime off the table top and base.
Laminate desks cannot be refinished.
Step 1 take off any handles or knobs from the furniture.
I found that a spray coating of krylon sealer in a matte or satin finish will make it wear well.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
Begin by sanding the laminate.
Dents step 1 plug your iron in and turn it on to medium heat.
Use a clean dry towel to dry it completely.
Your favorite annie sloan chalk paint this is what i used on the desk in the photos.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.
Allow the desk to fully cure for about 24 hours and once it s ready carefully place your desk accessories and voila.
Wipe them off with the dry part of the rag and the laminate scratches will have disappeared.
Step 2 dip your old rag into the stain or polish.
Once you ve removed everything let the desk dry before sanding down the wood.
Shake up a small can of stain or furniture polish.
Use pinterest for some ideas but a laminate can be painted i d use sandpaper lightly and kilz first a nice even coat as primer and then paint over that.
I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.
You can find wood filler at your local hardware store.
Put them in a plastic bag so you don t lose them.
How to paint over laminate furniture the best paints.
Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2.
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.
