Can chalk paint be used over laminate/varnish without stripping paint?

Jeanne
by Jeanne
I've been seeing DIY refinishing with chalk paint, and it looks like it's being used over the old finish on furniture without having to strip it first. I have some bookcases that I want to paint, but don't want to have to strip them first.

  2 answers
  • Angela Cosner Angela Cosner on Jun 26, 2017

    laminate can be challenging as you really do need to use something abrasive on the surface of the material.


    I have used chalk paint over old paint

  • Jeanne Jeanne on Jun 26, 2017

    Thank you! Does anyone know about stain or varnish/polyurethane ?