Can You Chalk Paint Laminate Cabinets

Annie sloan demonstrates how to paint laminate kitchen cabinets and update the heart of your home for a fraction of the cost of a kitchen refit.

Can you chalk paint laminate cabinets.

Latex paint will also leave brush marks but last time i used a spray gun for the latex paint you can t have custom colors mixed with annie sloan paint though you are encouraged to mix them yourself. Find out the fastest way to update your kitchen cabinets by simply using chalk paint and wax. It s easy to apply and dries quickly. This large chest came to me in the shiniest brightest orange red i have ever seen.

Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint. Have a laminate cabinet doors you want to update. Here are a few examples of this. These popular paint tools tend to leave an unsightly trail of.

The first step is to clean your cabinets. And the satin enamels provide the perfect durable finish over the chalk paint. Chalk paint is thick and leaves brush marks. All i do is clean my piece to remove any residue or dirt and then apply the paint.

Watch as lou manfredini ace s home expert show you how your can paint laminate cabinets for an affordable. Use a bristled brush for best results. Chalk paint is famous for sticking to just about anything and in this case it makes the perfect primer between the laminate surface and the satin enamels paint. Annie sloan chalk paint will adhere beautifully to laminate.

But this requires you to have extra on hand for touch ups. I have used it over laminated furniture before with good results. Chalk paint kitchens look fabulous lasts years and can be easily updated. All chalk paint needs a top coat of some kind.

If you re using chalk paint for a project you pretty much can t mess it up. First remove the doors and any hardware. Chalk paint adheres well to a variety of surfaces without priming. If your first choice paint applicator for the traditionally flat surface of laminate cabinets is a brush take a moment to reconsider.

Give them a wash with soapy water no harsh chemicals needed. However i have found there is a difference to the feel of it versus painting over wood especially during sanding. You might be tempted to use a roller in order to cover more ground in less time but don t do it.