Aging Laminate Furniture

Step 1 take off any handles or knobs from the furniture.

Aging laminate furniture.

It will not work to lighten the finish. Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2. Only use polyurethane stain if you intend to darken your laminate furniture. Laminate furniture is an attractive and inexpensive alternative to traditional wood.

Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1. 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. Test the stain for color and adhesion on this spot to determine if the product is appropriate for your furniture. Since the material is durable you can wipe it down easily without worry of damage.

Let the filler dry per the instructions on the label 1 x research sourcestep 3 use a 120 grit sandpaper to lightly sand the furniture s surface. 2 x expert source james guth. It doesn t look like it now but this was previously a very cheap set of laminate furniture that noah and i bought when we were first married. For painting laminate furniture you want to do at least 2 coats of primer and let them cure completely overnight if you can in between coats.

Before sanding the entire piece of furniture sand a small spot in an inconspicuous place. A piece of laminate furniture that has already been painted is ready to go when it comes to giving it a distressed appearance as you won t need to prime it or give it a base coat. However unlike traditional wood furniture made of laminate can peel relatively easily. You can find wood filler at your local hardware store.

Put them in a plastic bag so you don t lose them. If your smooth laminate finish is marred by peeling edges or bubbling in the center repairing your furniture may be a means of returning it to its former glory. You can even sand in between coats for maximum adhesion. If something won t detach from the furniture cover it with painter s tape step 2 fill in dents in the furniture with a wood filler.

Furniture made from laminate is easy to clean. To paint a piece of laminate furniture as with any painting project you ll need a few supplies like disposable paint trays plastic drop cloths and painter s tape. You may spend more down the road to replace laminate furniture that doesn t hold up well. Because it s not actual wood you don t have to worry about specialized cleaning products.

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