Can I Paint Formica Furniture

In this vidoe i explain the steps and supplies neccessary to paint a formica surface.

Can i paint formica furniture.

Peel away the tape before you wash up. Let it dry for the amount of time specified on the can which may be as long as 24 hours. These sets almost always have a formica top. The actual painting obviously won t take the entire 48 hours but you should be prepared to not be able to use that space for at least that long.

There are a couple of things you need to know before you jump right in and paint your formica cabinets. However despite its versatility formica can become faded or appear outdated and mismatched with your current home décor. If you are painting a light color over very dark formica however you might need to apply a third coat of paint for full coverage. The key is to use a high quality primer that will adhere well to the laminate surface.

My go to product of choice is spray zinsser bulls eye 1 2 3 primer. Formica dressers can be refreshed with a coat of paint as long as the formica surfaces are properly prepared. Step 1 remove the handles from the drawers if your dresser has any. In this video you will see a cedar chest be.

I also explain how to properly prepare metal to be painted. Then you can begin priming the formica. My favorite bedroom pieces to paint are from sets that were in many little girls rooms in the 1960 s and 1970 s. Enter paint glaze and distressing.

First you should give yourself at least 48 hours for the entire process. Formica furniture can be refinished just like pieces with real wood top surfaces. Ideally you should use a paint roller to apply this primer.