Has anyone used chalk paint on lacquer furniture?
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I have two bookcases that are black lacquer and wanted to see about painting them with chalk paint but I am afraid.
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I have used on on SO many surfaces and haven't found one yet that it doesn't stick to.
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Becky
on Mar 22, 2016
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I'd do it in a heartbeat! I love to refurbish old things. I believe it would work if you prep the piece before applying paint.
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Casey Gragg
on Mar 23, 2016
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If you use an oil-based, high adhesion primer, like the Kilz primer and follow directions regarding drying time, then you should be able to paint after that and it will stick to the laminate surface. I've painted laminate before, but hadn't prepped it properly and had to start over. Cleaning and priming your bookcases are key!
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Marj MRC Creations
on Mar 23, 2016
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Hi, I have used chalk paint on many surfaces. I do believe you can sometimes get a bleed through with lacquered products in dark colours. I recommend using a primer first. I like Zinsser BIN. It has a quick drying time and doesn't smell like some of the others.
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Rosalyn macmillan
on Mar 23, 2016
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Went to a chalk class last month. A couple of ladies had high lacquer end tables. They had to sand first before applying the paint.
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Tma1673289
on Mar 23, 2016
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A paint-on deglosser might work?
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Kathy C
on Mar 24, 2016
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Fine grit sandpaper and rough up the surface before painting.
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Birdie Berghuis
on Mar 24, 2016
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I bought a desk that had a high gloss black paint on it, I painted over the black with chalk paint and distressed it to bring the black out.
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Tobey McCool
on Mar 24, 2016
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Yes you can but if you prime first you will use less paint..
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Lisa House
on Mar 25, 2016
Becky
on Mar 22, 2016
Casey Gragg
on Mar 23, 2016
Marj MRC Creations
on Mar 23, 2016
Rosalyn macmillan
on Mar 23, 2016
Tma1673289
on Mar 23, 2016
Kathy C
on Mar 24, 2016
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