I have a dining room table that is in dire need of a new coat of paint, but it has what I believe to be a laminate top. Do I need to (or can I even )pry that up? Or can I sand it and paint over it?
2006-07-20 05:54:51 · 4 answers · asked by c_patching 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I haven't had luck with sanding laminate because I always get scratches. So I use a sanding liquid (called, I think Paseo) or a deglosser first. Then, I use Kilz, or Zinser as a primer to give the paint something to adhere to and paint over that. Overall, I have had the best success with the smoothest finish using spray paint. I always seal with a non yellowing polyurethane.
2006-07-20 06:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the laminate style and edge treatment you might consider over-laminating the exising top with new laminate. This job requires a router with an appropriate bit and a small bit of expertise, but there are hundreds of colors and textures to choose from.
2006-07-20 17:11:45 · answer #2 · answered by onebugleon4152 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are special paints made for laminate; look around for it.
2006-07-20 10:01:25 · answer #3 · answered by Fresh Lemonade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to sand it with a fine sand paper and then prime it. It will then be ready for paint.
2006-07-20 05:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by E Y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋