Will Chalk Paint Stick To Laminate

Since a lot of people are interested in this topic i m sharing a post that i originally published september 2014.

Will chalk paint stick to laminate.

You will more than likely end up with paint that easily scratches or peels off. Let the primer dry for 7 days before putting on the. I did not prime this shelf first because you aren t supposed to have to do that with chalk paint but what you are. Also would it be better to put a few coats of poly or can.

Tips for painting laminate furniture with chalk paint. Primer optional black caulk or whichever color you prefer if you owned none of these products before starting it would still only cost approximately 20 25 to do this. The café au lait part was painted with a regular eggshell latex with all the steps described in method 1. If you want to paint laminate or veneer then you have to be extra careful because one wrong step can mean the paint will scratch right off.

I used 2 different paints on this dresser and of course one of them had to be chalk mineral paint. First you have to remove the hardware and lightly sand down the surface. I want a product that is specifically designed to bond to laminate and also help my paint stick and last. I have a small bathroom on the first floor with an old unattractive single sink formica countertop.

I m not willing to compromise quality since i sell pieces. At over 26 000 views one of my most watched youtube tutorials is on how to paint over laminate with annie sloan chalk paint. Yes chalk paint may stick to laminate if the laminate isn t very slick or shiny. Wipe down the piece you re planning to paint and then apply 2 coats of primer.

I started out by cleaning this shelf with a deglosser. And don t worry it s incredibly easy to distress the piece later with this primer. With laminate primer is a necessary step for me. I m planning on painting the wood cabinet with chalk paint but i was hoping chalk paint would work on formica if i sanded the surface first.

It also helps with any type of bleed through which are things chalk paint can t do. This bathroom doesn t see a lot of use so i m not worried about lots of water damage etc. The 2 best ways to paint laminate furniture method 2. Alternatively you can use a urethane reinforced acrylic paint such as insl x cabinet coat.

The paint i used for both the shelf and the antique trunk is americana decor chalky paint in the color everlasting. Not that chalk paint wouldn t work i ve never tried it paintbrush and or a small roller. While more expensive than the ordinary acrylic latex paints you would use on drywall the urethane reinforced products have better hiding abilities and will stick better to problem surfaces cabinet coat is designed to adhere to plastic metal and urethane surfaces without a primer but laminate and. This is a must have if you re trying to adhere any kind of paint to laminate.

If you want something that will last for a long time be sure to prime with a bonding primer before painting with chalk paint.