Go back and forth using smooth even strokes.
Varnish laminate desk.
Shake up a small can of stain or furniture polish.
Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2.
I found that a spray coating of krylon sealer in a matte or satin finish will make it wear well.
I personally take a 150 grit piece of sandpaper and sand the whole top in a circular motion.
Wipe them off with the dry part of the rag and the laminate scratches will have disappeared.
Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1.
To refinish a desk start by scraping off the varnish with a putty knife.
Brush the stain onto the surface of the furniture working quickly to apply a thin even coat.
Paint a laminate table top step 2.
Allow the desk to fully cure for about 24 hours and once it s ready carefully place your desk accessories and voila.
Use a clean dry towel to dry it completely.
Use pinterest for some ideas but a laminate can be painted i d use sandpaper lightly and kilz first a nice even coat as primer and then paint over that.
Be sure to use the correct protective gear a mask and safety glasses.
To apply your polycrylic sealer just brush it on with your paint brush.
Supplies you need to paint over laminate.
How to paint over laminate.
Use a soapy sponge with water to clean all the dirt oil or grime off the table top and base.
How to paint over laminate furniture the best paints.
Laminate desks cannot be refinished.
The very first thing you need to do is wash the table off.
Paint a laminate table top step 1.
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.
Dip the paintbrush into the stain covering about half to three quarters of an inch of the bristles with stain.
Step 1 take off any handles or knobs from the furniture.
Step 2 place a few drops of water onto the dent then cover.
Dents step 1 plug your iron in and turn it on to medium heat.
You can find wood filler at your local hardware store.
You can also take an electric sander to the piece.
When you ve created a smooth surface apply a coat of stain with a clean cloth.
You should apply more stain if you want your desk to have a darker color.
Let the filler dry per the instructions on the label 1 x research sourcestep 3 use a 120 grit sandpaper to lightly sand the furniture s surface.
Step 2 dip your old rag into the stain or polish.
Once you ve removed everything let the desk dry before sanding down the wood.
2 x expert source james guth.
You can do 1 2 coats but just like the paint allow the sealer to dry for several hours in between coats.
Begin by sanding the laminate.
Your favorite annie sloan chalk paint this is what i used on the desk in the photos.
Put them in a plastic bag so you don t lose them.
If something won t detach from the furniture cover it with painter s tape step 2 fill in dents in the furniture with a wood filler.