That being said i do spend a lot of time filling sanding and doing light carpentry work on pieces to get them ready to paint.
Will chalk paint work on veneer and laminate cabinets.
Once the piece is nice and even i used the absolute key to getting this process to work zinsser bulls eye 1 2 3 primer spray.
Thank you and everyone else who posted.
Be careful of drips or paint build up.
Annie sloan chalk paint will adhere beautifully to laminate.
If you re using chalk paint for a project you pretty much can t mess it up.
Use the roller and or brush to apply chalk paint to the cabinet frames.
So follow along and i will tell you how to paint laminate and veneer.
It just scratched right off.
So i decided to follow procedure to the t.
The dos and don ts of painting laminate cabinets prime your laminate cabinets for the perfect paint job with these tips for surface preparation paint selection and application.
It gives the surface a little bit of a grip that will adhere to most any paint but works especially well for chalk paint.
This is a must have if you re trying to adhere any kind of paint to laminate.
I see a piece i have my vision and i just want to get started.
Thinner coats will give better coverage.
Add a little water if the paint is too thick.
A light sanding ensures the paint has a textured surface it can adhere to.
Chalk paint provides an excellent choice for finishing wood veneer furniture.
You do not need to prime or prep the furniture and the chalk paint texture adds to the shabby chic look.
From what i read and for what you have posted adding extra coats of water based poly with seal them.
Use a paint brush to chalk paint any spots the roller couldn t reach.
Just easily to work with.
Lori are you referring to cabinets that are wood veneer many are rather than shiny slick laminate.
I ve painted veneer before yes with chalk paint and it didn t work very well.
Finish applying the chalk paint to the edges and backs if desired of the cabinet doors.
Choose your chalk paint colour here annie has used florence.
This makes me so happy because regardless of whether you re a pro painter or a total beginner this won t impact the outcome of your project.
I plan on using chalk paint to do the cabinets.
That would make a difference in your prep and application but i personally would not paint cabinets with chalk paint for durability reasons.
I do find the chalk paint an advantage as it does adhere well and hardly any dripping.
Label your cabinet doors and remove them and all their hardware.