To paint a laminate table top first you need to sand the surface.
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.
Improperly applied paint will peel off of laminate and melamine creating a bigger mess than you started out with.
I used my rotary sander and 220 grit sandpaper.
The table top is laminate.
By painting your formica tabletop you can modernize a hand me down table or change its look to coordinate with your kitchen decor.
Some paints call for apply for a primer coat before applying the paint.
How to paint over laminate.
Now i know how to paint the whole shebang and we will still have his table and.
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.
I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.
After sanding clean the surface free of debris.
The key is to degloss and roughen the plastic surface of laminate and melamine and to use the right paint or coating products.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
Begin by sanding the laminate.
A formica table is an inexpensive option for dining in your home.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2.
The purpose of sanding is to dull the surface as much as possible to give the primer something to grab onto.
Others can be used without primer.
The very first thing you need to do is wash the table off.
Using kilz primer for laminate furniture is your best bet.
Laminate table top material list.