Can you paint furniture with a laminate (I think that's what it is) cover over pressboard?
Question:I have a bedroom set that is 40 years old and completely outdated. I'd like to revive it by sanding the exterior, apply primer and a coat of paint. But I'm worried that the paint will crack and peel.
Any suggestions?
Answers:
I've done it by deglossing the laminate with paseo or lightly sanding, using Bin (smoother than Kilz) and then giving it two coats of latex and sealing it. I wasn't happy either with the brush strokes nor the roller because both didn't leave a nice, smooth finish. But, the easiest way I've ever done laminates, is spray painting and sealing with spray polyurethane. I used a spray on primer, spray paint and a non-yellowing polyurethane and it is looking like the day I did it without cracking or peeling.
Use a good primer, it should be fine.
Lightly sand the furniture to roughen up the texture, as well as to remove the gloss from the existing finish. Then, use a minimum of one coat of primer. It takes a bit of work, but it will ensure a long-lasting finish that will not crack or peel. Your best bet is to use a latex paint that is either semi-gloss or gloss.
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