Others can be used without primer.
Best paint for laminate table top.
While you re waiting for your primer to dry go ahead and get your hardware ready.
I chose to spray paint this hardware gold because i love gold and pink.
A formica table is an inexpensive option for dining in your home.
The purpose of sanding is to dull the surface as much as possible to give the primer something to grab onto.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.
Use a soapy sponge with water to clean all the dirt oil or grime off the table top and base.
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.
After sanding clean the surface free of debris.
The table top is laminate.
Using kilz primer for laminate furniture is your best bet.
Begin by sanding the laminate.
I used my rotary sander and 220 grit sandpaper.
Now i know how to paint the whole shebang and we will still have his table and.
Some paints call for apply for a primer coat before applying the paint.
The very first thing you need to do is wash the table off.
Improperly applied paint will peel off of laminate and melamine creating a bigger mess than you started out with.
The key is to degloss and roughen the plastic surface of laminate and melamine and to use the right paint or coating products.
Laminate table top material list.
By painting your formica tabletop you can modernize a hand me down table or change its look to coordinate with your kitchen decor.
To paint a laminate table top first you need to sand the surface.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.