When Andrew and I first got married we did what most newly weds did for furniture, we looked all over Craigslist for something affordable. We found a set of all black furniture, that was mildly contemporary. It was a full set and an awesome price, I want to say $175?
We were very happy with our little set for the first few years of marriage. After a while I realized I hated the black! So what’s a girl to do ?
Time for a trip to Home Depot.
Guess what it’s LAMINATE, and YES you can paint it.
First step: Scuff it up using sandpaper. You do NOT need to take off the entire finish, just make it so it is not glossy!
Step two: Use a decent primer. I used this. I have no complaints.
Step three: Top coat.
With this particular project I did more than just painting. ..
I wanted to change the look of the bed completely, I was going to change it from contemporary, to a clean cottage look.
I first measured the openings and cut out bead board to fit the openings.
I used liquid nails to set the newly cut bead boards panels in place.
After all of the edges had dried I was able to add a final coat of paint to hide the caulk lines.
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Is it essential to sand and “scuff up” the laminate before applying the primer? I've looked at a few different tutorials about laminate and some say you need to and others say you don't.
Just wondering if you've ever had a bad experience with not sanding laminate first.
LOVE your work!
Pibbs,
Funny story, I actually did have a horribble experience when I didn't sand! The nightstands that are shown in the pictures above where apart of the bedroom makeover… The primer I chose said “no sanding needed”, so I didn't… Well, I accidentally dinged my nightstand the next day and to my horror the paint started pealing off! I had to strip down both nightstands, and start over! This time I sanded, and had no problems what so ever.
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Yikes! I guess I'll take the safe road and just do all the work the first time instead of doing it twice. Thanks, Corey!