Happy weekend everyone! I think most of us have a piece or two (or three) of laminate furniture, especially those inexpensive bookcases. I have a brown one that I want to use in my office but I want it to be white. My desk is also laminate and it’s a maple look and I want that a different color also. As always, I have more time than money so painting those items would give me the look I want for less than replacing those pieces. Besides we’re working on repair, re-use, re-purpose this year. So this DIY fits right in.
Here’s a great tutorial on how to paint laminate (in this case bookcases) with lasting results. Meaning it’s not going to bubble or scratch if you use it.
How To Paint A Laminate Bookcase
Supplies:
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Sander
Water-based Kilz Primer
Purdy paint brush & low-nap or foam roller
Latex paint (she used Benjamin Moore’s Aura line)
Directions:
See the tutorial at SAS Interiors and be sure to read the comments for more tips: How To Paint A Laminate Bookcase
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I have laminate bookcases {short ones} in my craft/sewing room, Manuela. Luckily, they had white and that is what I bought. Looking forward to seeing how yours come out, as well as the desk. It’s good that you can paint laminate because if there is nothing wrong with it except wanting a different color, it makes for a great reuse and recycle of furniture project. I would much rather make over something I have than have to buy something.
Me too! I’d rather find a way to re-make/re-use an item if it’s possible.
I have some bookcases that could definitely use some paint!
My little sis is looking to paint laminate, I will forward this to her.
Your bookcases are so pretty in white.
Hugs, Cindy
Great idea:) Have a blessed day, HUGS!
I have done this one! I actually painted my white laminate… white. It just looked better with a coat of paint and less laminate-y if you know what I mean.
Hello, my dear friend,
I am just thrilled to find your laminate tutorial. I have a few ugly pieces and have wonderfed how it would take to paint. Now I know…thanks to you!
When Easter week is over…Spring cleaning and some painted projects are in my future.
Blessings and Happy Happy Easter!
Carolynn xo