How to paint my computer desk?

Question

I want to paint my computer desk, but it is not an expensive one. It is most likely partical board, with fake wood siding on it. Part of it is black, and other parts are faux wood (a light colour). It is fairly old, but I am not in a position to get a new one right now, so I want to paint it, but I'm not sure what colour yet.

Is there anything special that I should be doing in order for the paint to adhere? Will it work, or will it look really bad?

Answer 1

The particle board has an immitation wood covering, not really even a vaneer layer. Painting it wll probably result in uneven paint wetting and poor adhesion. Removing the immiation wood covering will also be hard to do and will be very uneven.

I would leave it as is because I fear it will look worse after you have gone through all the work.

Answer 2

You might consider recovering it with sheet vinyl that is available in a variety of wood grain patterns as well as other designs that best suit your style.

Is is simply a peel and stick after you measure and cut and the cost is nominal.

With a little luck you may even be able to find some of that material at a garage or yard sale and then your price would be super-cheap!

Think about it!

Answer 3

In order to paint veneer (the fake wood siding), you'll need to use a primer first, such as Kilz. Apply at least 2 coats, then paint with an interior enamel or semi-gloss paint. Your desk will look fine as long as you use decent paint brushes and paint.

Answer 4

With all due respect you now realize the BANE of faux furniture. Personally...while I detest the waste of clear cutting a forest to produce the pieces we set our comps on, as a crime; I more detest the use of "GLIT" ...sold by so many low level chains,, and touted as furniture. (Soap box away)

Most "GLIT" furniture is "finished" with what equates to Contact Paper, usually in a wood grain appearance. Those on a higher level may actually have formica over. Even that's getting more rare as the market demands fast/easy/cheap.

The best suggestion might be PRIMER,,,sigh.

If I even considered doing this, I'd take the entire piece to a place where I could SPRAY it, without doing harm to anything in its vicinity.

I might use KILZ in spray form,,,after TOTALLY scrubbing clean the piece. Then apply a DURABLE spray over, in your color choice.

Obviously aesthetics is where you're going with this, but at the same time one might consider that situations such as scratching; spilling; chipping; ANY OOOPS, might still occur.

Certainly you could submit to the MOST TACKY, and Contact Paper the piece.

Steven Wolf

Answer 5

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