Does anyone have advise on painting a pressed wood TV unit?

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I think it has some kind of paper on it that looks like oak wood.
Dina

Hannah V · Answer

Here's a similar question with some great answers! http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/q-painting-pressed-wood-laminate-731331

Shari · Answer

It really isn't hard and with the variety of primers and paints available today, you can get paint to stick to just about anything. Several years ago I did a huge 3 piece wall unit that was made of press board type material. It came out great! First, make sure the cabinet is clean of dust and grime. You can then lightly sand and wipe away sanding dust or do like I do--avoid sanding by wiping the cabinet down with a 'liquid sandpaper' (also known as 'deglosser') product. Using a brush or roller, give the cabinet 1 or 2 light coats of a good BONDING primer, allowing adequate drying time between coats and before your first coat of paint. (If the cabinet is large and you have access to an airless sprayer, this is really the way to go--so much faster than using a paint brush or roller.) Your primer is KEY to getting the paint to stick long-term so don't try to take shortcuts and skip..or skimp on this step. I would then apply several light coats of a good interior latex paint with a brush or roller (or airless sprayer). Applying a protective top coat is optional. 
 A few random tips... I do not recommend the all-in-one primer and paint combos. They might be okay for walls but I have not been happy using them on furniture pieces. Buy the best quality paint you can afford. It really does make a difference on furniture. Multiple light coats of primer and paint dry faster and harder than 1 or 2 heavy coats. If you want a nice, smooth and even finish, do not try to use paint from an aerosol can (or spray-on protective top coats). There is a time and place for spray can products but furniture isn't it. It just doesn't give a professional finish for furniture. Depending on weather conditions, latex paint can take several weeks to fully cure. Until it has cured, anything you place on the cabinet can stick (and pull off your paint) so give it ample curing time (even after it is dry to the touch) before you put anything in or on it. Most important--just take your time.

Rita Revell · Answer

You need to get a primer that will help with this project. I live in a manufactured home, and while some of the walls are taped and textured, others are that interesting vinyl funky 'wallpaper' that so many manufactured homes have. I used a special primer, and then painted as usual and the walls came out great. I have the typical cabinets that are kind of a pressed board type stuff, and I did some painting on the doors to update the look as well. So give it a try.

Kristi Wiseman · Answer

You could use chalk paint. If you buy Annie Sloan, you'll have to sell the piece of furniture to pay for the paint but there are lots of recipes out there for chalk paint. Then you don't have to sand the piece of prime it or anything. Just paint it and wax it.

Cindy D. · Answer

I used Zinsser brand primer to do a dresser that is mdf covered in laminate to look like cherry wood. This is oil-based but you can cover it with latex - it provides a bonding coat that the next layer of paint will stick to.

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