Can I Paint Formica Furniture

My go to product of choice is spray zinsser bulls eye 1 2 3 primer.

Can i paint formica furniture.

In this video you will see a cedar chest be. You know the set the white french provincial style. Enter paint glaze and distressing. Yes i have painted formica top dressers many times.

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. There are a couple of things you need to know before you jump right in and paint your formica cabinets. Ideally you should use a paint roller to apply this primer. In this vidoe i explain the steps and supplies neccessary to paint a formica surface.

Then you can begin priming the formica. These sets almost always have a formica top. Choose a bonding primer that is designed for glossy surfaces to ensure adequate adhesion and coverage. I also explain how to properly prepare metal to be painted.

Let it dry for the amount of time specified on the can which may be as long as 24 hours. First you should give yourself at least 48 hours for the entire process. Formica dressers can be refreshed with a coat of paint as long as the formica surfaces are properly prepared. However despite its versatility formica can become faded or appear outdated and mismatched with your current home décor.

The key is to use a high quality primer that will adhere well to the laminate surface. 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. Step 1 remove the handles from the drawers if your dresser has any.