I have a Particle Board Desk and want to paint it black - is this possible and will it look good?
2007-06-01 04:33:34 · 10 answers · asked by Honey G 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I forgot to mention that it has a "plastic" Veneer on top of it...fake wood look.
2007-06-01 05:08:47 · update #1
Yes, you can paint it, if it has a vinyl coating you should prime it with KILZ primer, this should work and will look good.
2007-06-01 04:37:42 · answer #1 · answered by Robert D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Just sharing an additional thought for you to consider as by now you have read this is not a good idea to use spray paint. I had recently seen this done and have to say it looked good. Vinyl Press and Stick Tiles: One box typically covers 20 square feet so you will have plenty. It was an easy to do project and not at all expensive. Available at Lowe's or Home Depot with many choices of patterns. Hope this helps!
2016-04-01 09:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is melamine, you can paint on it and will get the best results with spray paint. I would still prime it so that your top coat has something to adhere to and so that you don't get crackle. If the veneer really is plastic, then you can use the new Krylon paints for plastic to get good results. In either case, use a non-yellowing polyurethane to seal it so that you can protect the surface and make it easier to clean.
2007-06-01 07:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible. However, you may need a few coats since particle board tends to soak the paint in. You may also want to use some type of clear coating over the black paint to seal it in. If you go to Home Depot or equal store a salesperson should be able to tell you which type to get.
2007-06-01 04:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by LadyD1019 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a new paint Krylon it is made for plastic products.
Use a fine sand paper and lightly sand the surface--just enough to see marks--wipe with dry cloth then paint. You can buy this paint just about anywhere. it comes in spray and brush on . Good luck!!
2007-06-09 03:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by skeetyrbyte 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never tried, but I suspect the new paint will not bond well and may come off when it is written on or bumped since your desk has a vinyl veneer.
2007-06-01 05:20:28 · answer #6 · answered by David A 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the veneer is in tact (not chipped or peeling away from the table top), lightly rough it up with sandpaper, at least 120, then, after cleaning off the dust, use a primer. once the primer dries, you can spray or use a brush for the entire table.
2007-06-07 18:34:37 · answer #7 · answered by master 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand the surface to allow paint to adhere and I would advise a primer also. Then you can brush or spray the color you wish. If it will get heavy usage, I would clear-coat it after you get your color on.
2007-06-01 05:18:04 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, spray it once and lightly sand it down, then spray it again.
2007-06-01 04:37:49 · answer #9 · answered by GRUMPY1LUVS2EAT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you sure can
2007-06-07 07:57:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋