Laminate Furniture Painting
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Dorene H
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HAS ANYONE HAD ANY LUCK IN PAINTING LAMINATE FURNITURE ? If so how did you do it
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I have painted several pieces of laminate furniture with good results. I do not sand. Everybody says you HAVE to sand but believe me, it isn't necessary. Instead, I wipe the piece down with a liquid sandpaper/deglossing product first. Then I apply a couple thin coats of a good bonding primer (I like Zinsser brand). Then I just use several thin coats of a good quality latex paint until I get the coverage I desire. Thin coats of the bonding primer and paint, and adequate drying time between coats is one of the secrets of getting the paint to adhere well. Latex paint also takes a while to really harden so depending on the weather, that could be a couple weeks. That doesn't mean you can't use the piece of furniture while you are waiting for it to cure but just be careful with it until you are sure it has cured well.
Shari
on Nov 14, 2013
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thank you Shari, I am not sure what a liquid sandpaper deglossing produce is .. But I will research it .. Again thank you for the tips
Dorene H
on Nov 15, 2013
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I did look it up ... I will have to buy that ... Beats sanding by hand. Thanks Shari
Dorene H
on Nov 15, 2013
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Yes, it is GREAT stuff! Saves so much time...and energy. :) You should have no trouble finding it in any home improvement/hardware store -- usually on the aisle where they sell turpentine, paint strippers etc. Any brand should work but I personally prefer KleenStrip deglosser. I think Home Depot carries it.
Shari
on Nov 15, 2013
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look at miss mustard seed site will help you out
Jenny
on Nov 16, 2013
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thank you both
Dorene H
on Nov 16, 2013
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