Latex paints may take one to four weeks to cure.
Will paint with primer stick to laminate.
Paired with the right primer latex paint which is water based is a great option for painting laminate furniture because it provides a durable smooth finish.
You can top bonding primer with either oil based or water based paint.
Alternatively you can use a urethane reinforced acrylic paint such as insl x cabinet coat.
After you have painted a coat or two of primer you can paint your laminate dresser with a few different kinds of paint.
Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2.
With a water based primer underneath.
It might stick at first but it will easily scratch off.
But before it fully cures the paint remains sticky and may peel off easily if two painted surfaces bump against each other.
I used kilz primer view on amazon which blocks seals and preps the surface to which the paint will adhere.
My go to paint is chalk paint but here is my list of the best paint for furniture that explains why i use specific paint when painting furniture.
Let the primer dry according to the manufacturer s directions.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.
If you just paint the laminate you can usually just use your fingernail and scrape the paint off.
As much as you may find prep work annoying there s no better way to a good finish.
Prime your laminate dresser with 2 coats of bonding primer for the best results.
Poor adhesion after the paint has dried cured this will cause all your hard work and paint finish to scratch off easily long after your piece is complete this is a perfect piece to show you the 2 best ways to paint laminate furniture.
When choosing primer for my laminate bookshelf project i needed a primer that would stick to laminate and that would accept latex paint over it.
Paint formica with your choice of paint and color.
Zinsser primer for laminate furniture.
To make it permanent use a layer of primer designed for laminates or glossy surfaces.
Priming laminate furniture with a bonding primer is the only way to really get the paint to stick to laminate furniture.
Sas interiors primer is important especially when painting over laminate.
You can use chalk paint latex paint acrylic paint or enamel paint.
Hi maria unfortunately most acrylic paints will not stay permanent without a primer between the laminate and the acrylic paint.
Sanding the laminate gives something for the primer and paint to stick to and a primer meant for laminate will bond to it and give a more durable finish.