Sas interiors primer is important especially when painting over laminate.
Will paint with primer stick to laminate.
If you just paint the laminate you can usually just use your fingernail and scrape the paint off.
Let the primer dry according to the manufacturer s directions.
After you have painted a coat or two of primer you can paint your laminate dresser with a few different kinds of paint.
I used kilz primer view on amazon which blocks seals and preps the surface to which the paint will adhere.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.
You can use chalk paint latex paint acrylic paint or enamel paint.
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.
Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2.
It might stick at first but it will easily scratch off.
Even after you have scuff sanded it and even if you are using chalk paint.
Prime your laminate dresser with 2 coats of bonding primer for the best results.
To make it permanent use a layer of primer designed for laminates or glossy surfaces.
Paired with the right primer latex paint which is water based is a great option for painting laminate furniture because it provides a durable smooth finish.
But before it fully cures the paint remains sticky and may peel off easily if two painted surfaces bump against each other.
Hi maria unfortunately most acrylic paints will not stay permanent without a primer between the laminate and the acrylic paint.
When choosing primer for my laminate bookshelf project i needed a primer that would stick to laminate and that would accept latex paint over it.
Sanding the laminate gives something for the primer and paint to stick to and a primer meant for laminate will bond to it and give a more durable finish.
Alternatively you can use a urethane reinforced acrylic paint such as insl x cabinet coat.
Latex paints may take one to four weeks to cure.
My go to paint is chalk paint but here is my list of the best paint for furniture that explains why i use specific paint when painting furniture.
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.
Zinsser primer for laminate furniture.
Priming laminate furniture with a bonding primer is the only way to really get the paint to stick to laminate furniture.
As much as you may find prep work annoying there s no better way to a good finish.
You can top bonding primer with either oil based or water based paint.
