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.
It gives the surface a little bit of a grip that will adhere to most any paint but works especially well for chalk paint.
The paint i used for both the shelf and the antique trunk is americana decor chalky paint in the color everlasting.
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 great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
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.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
At over 26 000 views one of my most watched youtube tutorials is on how to paint over laminate with annie sloan chalk paint.
Supplies you need to paint over laminate.
Tips for painting laminate furniture with chalk paint.
Your favorite annie sloan chalk paint this is what i used on the desk in the photos.
How to paint over laminate furniture the best paints.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
I used 2 different paints on this dresser and of course one of them had to be chalk mineral paint.
I started out by cleaning this shelf with a deglosser.
How to paint over laminate.
This is a must have if you re trying to adhere any kind of paint to laminate.
You can just dive right in.
I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.
And the satin enamels provide the perfect durable finish over the chalk paint.
Chalk paint is a great choice for painting laminate cabinets because it hides brush strokes.
The café au lait part was painted with a regular eggshell latex with all the steps described in method 1.
Begin by sanding the laminate.
The 2 best ways to paint laminate furniture method 2.
Since a lot of people are interested in this topic i m sharing a post that i originally published september 2014.
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.
All chalk paint needs a top coat of some kind.
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.