Chalk Paint Over Ikea Laminate

Ikea furniture can be tricky to paint at times especially the laminate coated pieces but when done the right way can make such a huge difference you can see for yourself by viewing some of my ikea projects here.

Chalk paint over ikea laminate.

And they don t require any time consuming preparation like sanding. Wood mdf metal you name it. I m referring to ikea s popular material of choice. Use good quality chalk paint.

They can be used on almost every surface. At over 26 000 views one of my most watched youtube tutorials is on how to paint over laminate with annie sloan chalk paint. I mainly use annie sloan chalk paints. But not all ikea furniture is alike and therefore not all requires the same paint treatment.

I already had this paint left over from a previous project so i didn t have to cut into my 100 budget for it. How to paint ikea furniture with chalk paint. As a matter of fact i ve tried a few different methods and i ve decided that there is a right and a wrong way to paint laminate surfaces which is basically what ikea furniture is made of. We re big fans of ikea hacks and upgrades so we re completely in favor of adding a little personality with paint.

Still be sure to sand and primer as laminate furniture is super slick and you need that extra gripping power to make sure your final coat of chalk paint adheres well. I decided to paint them with chalk paint because i was sure it would adhere really well to the laminate. Today i am sharing how i paint ikea furniture in 5 easy to do steps. Less durable than latex paint.

You can see my comprehensive post about the right way to paint laminate. Chalk paint technically does not require a primer on solid wood. Since a lot of people are interested in this topic i m sharing a post that i originally published september 2014. Particleboard covered in laminate.

All chalk paint is is latex paint with powder mixed in usually plaster of paris. If you are considering painting ikea furniture with chalk paint you can still use the same tutorial above. I wanted to find an easier way to apply it this time around since i was redoing 2 tables that looked like this a coffee table a bookshelf and an entertainment center. I m no stranger to painting laminate.

I loved the idea of using chalk paint i ve used it before to redo an end table for emmie s room. You must seal furniture painted with chalk paint with wax. If you are painting laminate furniture with chalk paint you will still need to prime first.