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I put 4 primers, some latex and chalk paint and sanding and not sanding up against a laminate desk top. Here’s how the how to paint laminate furniture experiment went!

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I cleaned the laminate then sanded half of the laminate top with my favorite sandpaper.

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I applied the primer into their taped off sections. Then painted coats of latex paint and chalk paint.

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No Sanding and No Primer Scratch Test

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Sanded Section with No Primer Scratch Test

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BIN Shellac Based Primer Scratch Test

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Clear Shellac Based Primer Scratch Test

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SWIPE UP TO SEE FULL COMPARISON!

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HOW TO

Paint Laminate Furniture

experiment!

I put 4 primers, some latex and chalk paint and sanding and not sanding up against a laminate desk top. Here’s how the how to paint laminate furniture experiment went!

I cleaned the laminate then sanded half of the laminate top with my favorite sandpaper.

I cleaned the laminate then sanded half of the laminate top with my favorite sandpaper.

I applied the primer into their taped off sections. Then painted coats of latex paint and chalk paint.

I applied the primer into their taped off sections. Then painted coats of latex paint and chalk paint.

No Sanding and No Primer Scratch Test

No Sanding and No Primer Scratch Test

Sanded Section with No Primer Scratch Test

Sanded Section with No Primer Scratch Test

BIN Shellac Based Primer Scratch Test

BIN Shellac Based Primer Scratch Test

Clear Shellac Based Primer Scratch Test

Clear Shellac Based Primer Scratch Test

SWIPE UP TO SEE FULL COMPARISON!

SWIPE UP TO SEE FULL COMPARISON!

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