that can be lots of fun.. i would either use a paint with a primer in it or do a coat of primer under the selected paint.. you can alter the piece a lot by varying color, design and hardware.. maybe even add a stencil
You could also use a paint that is made to adhere to surfaces without much prep, like chalk paint or mineral fusion paint. You just clean and paint the surface.
If the wood veneer has a nice wood grain pattern, you could pickle it too, to show off that wood grain. A nice white, grey or blue pickle. Minwax has a new grey stain I like too.
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ...
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Only 4 yrs ago we painted deck w redwood translucent stain/paint. It was brand new wood. It has faded away in area, maybe flaked alittle tho dont see flakes. Maybe...
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that can be lots of fun.. i would either use a paint with a primer in it or do a coat of primer under the selected paint.. you can alter the piece a lot by varying color, design and hardware.. maybe even add a stencil
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-paint-over-a-veneer-finish
You could also use a paint that is made to adhere to surfaces without much prep, like chalk paint or mineral fusion paint. You just clean and paint the surface.
If the wood veneer has a nice wood grain pattern, you could pickle it too, to show off that wood grain. A nice white, grey or blue pickle. Minwax has a new grey stain I like too.
Veneer is wood. Unless you mean laminate or melamine.
Try sanding it and applying a primer first. Be sure you seal it after painting.
A light sanding, flat basecoat them paint as you wish. I would suggest a clear coat at the end.