Chalk Paint Over Laminate Wood

I did not prime this shelf first because you aren t supposed to have to do that with chalk paint but what you are.

Chalk paint over laminate wood.

If you re using chalk paint for a project you pretty much can t mess it up. I used 2 different paints on this dresser and of course one of them had to be chalk mineral paint. Chalk paint is a great choice for painting laminate cabinets because it hides brush strokes. It s easy to apply and dries quickly.

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. At over 26 000 views one of my most watched youtube tutorials is on how to paint over laminate with annie sloan chalk paint. How to paint over laminate furniture the best paints. Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.

The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work. Your favorite annie sloan chalk paint this is what i used on the desk in the photos. Begin by sanding the laminate. You can also take an electric sander to the piece.

The paint i used for both the shelf and the antique trunk is americana decor chalky paint in the color everlasting. I started out by cleaning this shelf with a deglosser. Chalk paint is famous for sticking to just about anything and in this case it makes the perfect primer between the laminate surface and the satin enamels paint. And the satin enamels provide the perfect durable finish over the chalk paint.

All chalk paint needs a top coat of some kind. And don t worry it s incredibly easy to distress the piece later with this primer. Supplies you need to paint over laminate. You can just dive right in.

This makes me so happy because regardless of whether you re a pro painter or a total beginner this won t impact the outcome of your project. The café au lait part was painted with a regular eggshell latex with all the steps described in method 1. It gives the surface a little bit of a grip that will adhere to most any paint but works especially well for chalk paint. Tips for painting laminate furniture with chalk paint.

Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. The 2 best ways to paint laminate furniture method 2. How to paint over laminate.