How To Paint Formica Furniture

Use a screwdriver to back out the screws that secure the handles.

How to paint formica furniture. To paint laminate furniture start by sanding down the surface using 120 grit sandpaper so that the paint will stick better. I have been painting furniture for 40 years. Next apply an oil based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry.

Bubbling while the paint primer is still wet 2. A formica table is an inexpensive option for dining in your home. Don t forget to sand the cabinets.

Here s how to paint your formica cabinets. I am often asked can you paint formica or laminate. These sets almost always have a formica top.

But be warned it s tricky to paint over formica. Step 1 remove the handles from the drawers if your dresser has any. Bonding primer tends to be thick so for the smoothest application a foam roller is best.

With a paint roller prime the formica with a coat of bonding primer intended for glossy surfaces. Before going all in you ll probably want to double check that the paint will actually adhere to the formica surface. Painting your formica cabinets is a cheap way to give a room a whole new look.

Like we ve said formica is a tricky surface to paint over. Once it s dry gently sand the surface with a 220 grit sandpaper. You know the set the white french provincial style.