How can you paint over a laminate table top?

Hi Donna,

Yes you can paint a laminate table. Here's an article with all of the steps that should help you. Wishing you the best.

https://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/how-to-paint-a-laminate-kitchen-table/

Hi Donna! I have, and it was mostly doing the prep that made it work well. Lightly scuff the finish, clean it well, apply a sealer like Kilz and then paint, waiting the label times in between.

I agree with Cynthia on everything, except I would do more than scuff the Old finish...

I would sand it entirely off as much as I could then Paint.

It is all about Preparation.

However my question is: Why paint?

Seemingly a Tablecloth effects same, does it not?

I would prime with a bonding primer first before you paint.

Hi Donna! I can tell you how to paint your laminate table top with Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint :)

It is super easy to paint with Dixie Belle.

Step one: Clean with White Lightning

Step two: Apply two coats of Slick Stick

Step three: Paint one to two coats of Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint

Step four (optional): Use any of our clear coats or waxes for extra protection or a different style finish

No sanding required!

Here's a link to a tutorial on how to paint furniture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTR0uNvAMs4&t=8s

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Here is a great tutorial on how to paint furniture. https://www.arayofsunlight.com/2018/11/how-to-paint-furniture.html

Because you're working with laminate, you'll want to prime the table with really good bonding primer like BIN Shellac based primer.

DIY store sells Special Primer for Laminate.