How do I paint over laminate?
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Tilly...Sand first will help paint to adhere.
To paint over laminate it must be prepped properly. Follow the directions of your project for best results. Some use a primer. Some tell you to sane it first.
Hello Tilly,
Paint on ESP Primer first. then then paint.
Laminate what?
I have a tutorial on how to paint laminate furniture for you here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xNkUVPICzA&t=1s
If it's a piece of furniture, you could use chalk paint. Chalk paint is very easy to use and requires little prep! Here are my chalk paint tips: https://www.aratariathome.com/blog/chalk-paint-tips