Comments on: Go Right Ahead and Paint That Laminate

By: CentsationalGirl

CentsationalGirl — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:53:53 +0000

Fantastic Deb, thank you for sharing!
Kate

By: deb c., Waterville, Ohio

deb c., Waterville, Ohio — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:36:10 +0000

I painted my laminated (fake wood) paneling in my family room and it looks so great! I also used the Zinsser oil-based primer….it has lasted for years (we did it about ten years ago)! it’s a great product to use…highly recommend it!

By: backsplash follow up part 1: cabinets « circa dee

backsplash follow up part 1: cabinets « circa dee — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:01:15 +0000

[...] we primed them. The best option for painting laminate is to start with an oil based primer. Kate at Centsational Girl posted details about how to successfully do this. We may or may not have used oil based primer. Ok, we didn’t and so far so good. The [...]

By: CentsationalGirl

CentsationalGirl — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:05:18 +0000

Hi Patty, I used Zinsser Cover Stain (with Penetrol additive) to paint my kitchen island, no scuffs to date and it’s been two years. The island was painted wood, not laminate, but I’ve used the Zinsser CS on several laminate projects (entertainment center, credenza, shelving) and have been very pleased with the way it holds up. I prefer it to any other bonding primer for laminate or glossy surfaces. Good luck with your kitchen painting project!
Kate

By: Kai

Kai — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:54:50 +0000

Thank you thank you thank you!

By: Patty

Patty — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:47:15 +0000

I have been planning on painting my already white laminate kitchen cabinets for a while. My only concern is if they peel off or scratch off with frequent use? That would be worse that just leaving them like they are. I have also used that Zinsser product to paint all the workwork in my previous house, as they had spray laquered it after painting it and it worked well. I just don’t want to end up with a scuffed mess. Has anyone put theres to heavy use yet?

By: CentsationalGirl

CentsationalGirl — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:45:35 +0000

Hi Maria, unfortunately most acrylic paints will not stay permanent without a primer between the laminate and the acrylic paint. It might “stick” at first, but it will easily scratch off. To make it permanent, use a layer of primer designed for laminates or glossy surfaces.
Kate

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:13:31 +0000

We wanted to paint with acrylic paint hand prints on a bench that is pressed board/finished laminate.
Is that possible? we do not want to sand or prime it…will the paint stick?
Thank you so much for your help….I have googled it so much but with no luck

By: Crystal (chaoticlilshadow)

Crystal (chaoticlilshadow) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:02:58 +0000

thank you thank you thank you thank you!!! I have been wondering for YEARS if I could do this, but never really bothered to research! Thank you so much for this tutorial. Now for some paint shopping!!

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:05:41 +0000

Thanks for this article! It isnpired me to try to paint my nasty bookcase of dark brown wood laminate/over particleboard. I wiped it down but did not sand it as it was so old anyway. I bought some lime green spray paint (Valspar for PLASTICS) and it worked great. Took 3 cans and lots of coats but you only have to wait 5-10 minutes between coats. It looks like I did it with a roller for $15.