Aging Laminate Furniture

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.

Aging laminate furniture.

Laminate is a relatively durable material making it perfect around kids or pets. Furniture made from laminate is easy to clean. A piece of laminate furniture that has already been painted is ready to go when it comes to giving it a distressed appearance as you won t need to prime it or give it a base coat. It doesn t look like it now but this was previously a very cheap set of laminate furniture that noah and i bought when we were first married.

You may spend more down the road to replace laminate furniture that doesn t hold up well. Common concerns when painting laminate furniture are 1. Put them in a plastic bag so you don t lose them. Before sanding the entire piece of furniture sand a small spot in an inconspicuous place.

Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2. Test the stain for color and adhesion on this spot to determine if the product is appropriate for your furniture. To paint a piece of laminate furniture as with any painting project you ll need a few supplies like disposable paint trays plastic drop cloths and painter s tape. 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.

It will not work to lighten the finish. If your smooth laminate finish is marred by peeling edges or bubbling in the center repairing your furniture may be a means of returning it to its former glory. Let s start with our playroom furniture. However unlike traditional wood furniture made of laminate can peel relatively easily.

For brushes you ll want a small roller brush for the large flat areas i used a 6 foam roller and an angled nylon brush for the trim. Step 1 take off any handles or knobs from the furniture. 2 x expert source james guth. Because it s not actual wood you don t have to worry about specialized cleaning products.

It definitely showed its age too it was covered with water spots and cup rings. Since the material is durable you can wipe it down easily without worry of damage. You can even sand in between coats for maximum adhesion. 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.

Laminate furniture is an attractive and inexpensive alternative to traditional wood.