How do I paint plywood?

Kimra
by Kimra

How do I paint plywood? I have an is a kitchen island with an unfinished back. I am looking for an inexpensive way to incorporate it into the decor.

thanks

  4 answers
  • Fiddledd224 Fiddledd224 on Apr 20, 2019

    Buy a good latex wall paint with built in primer.

  • Thomas Thomas on Apr 20, 2019

    Before painting ANY bare wood, it MUST be primed. If the wood has a lot of dark knothole spots, use a shellac based primer. It will prevent any tannin bleed through. Once primed, you can paint with your choice of quality paint.

  • Libbie B Libbie B on Apr 20, 2019

    Primer is your best friend here. Once primed and painted it will look great!

  • Suellen Hintz Suellen Hintz on Apr 21, 2019

    sand if needed. Next, prime the surface to be painted. Use brush or roller, depending on the area you're priming. Let the primer dry completely or the entire project could be a mess! Lastly, paint with your desired final color.