There are many reasons why you might want to paint a piece of furniture. This can be a way of bringing old furniture back to life or simply to match a newly decorated room. The project ideas are endless with Colorantic products. However, the steps involved in achieving these results are sometimes poorly understood.
High-quality paint, brushes and products can make a big difference to the final result. Be creative, don’t be afraid to experiment with different colors and painting techniques to achieve a unique look!
If you encounter challenges along the way, see them as opportunities to learn and improve your skills. Don’t be discouraged, there are no mistakes you can’t fix.
Is it possible to paint melamine? With Colorantic products, yes it is! Melamine, a low-cost material, can with a few simple manipulations become an interesting decorative element in your room.
Although it’s a quick and inexpensive shock treatment, will the paint on melamine hold up over the long term? Bénédicte Girard explains how it’s possible.
It’s a simple project that takes just a few hours to complete, and one that you’ll be proud to look back on every day! So why do without it now if melamine furniture or cabinets are getting you down?
Read on to learn all the steps you need to take to recreate such a project!
The products we use
- Cleaner and make-up remover Colorantic
Matt varnish
Colorantic- Primer oil-based Colorantic
- Saman dye
- Sandblasting block Colorantic
- Colorantic chalk paint: Kiwi
- Colorantic chalk paint: Siren
- Oval brush 35 mm Colorantic
- Oval brush 55 mm Colorantic
- Foam roller Colorantic
- Lesage pore fillers
Even if it’s not the most pleasant part of the project, it’s essential to prepare your furniture and work environment before you start.
Surface preparation
- Clean furniture using Varnish Cleaner and Remover. Spray all surfaces and leave to act for approx. 10 minutes. Once the time has elapsed, be sure to rinse twice thoroughly with hot water to remove all residues.
- Lightly sand to improve paint adhesion.
- Depending on the condition of your furniture, you may need to repair and/or fill a few holes, as I did.
- To do this, I used Lesage filler.
Applying the primer
Prime furniture with Colorantic oil primer. Alternate between brush and roller for application, and allow to dry thoroughly before continuing.
Give a wood effect before painting
- If you want a wood effect under the paint, you’ll need to apply a stain. For this piece of furniture, I used Saman’s Walnut color.
- Allow 24-48 hours for drying.
Now it’s time to apply color
- I made a mix of Kiwi and Sirene (half and half for each color).
- Apply one coat with a roller on large surfaces, leaving the stain visible in certain areas. The idea is not to cover the entire surface.
- Using dry and damp cloths, you can accentuate the old-fashioned effect by wiping in places. It’s important to do one section at a time, as Colorantic paint dries very quickly.
Furniture finish
For optimum protection, apply matt varnish. Two coats are required.
You now have a unique piece of melamine furniture that will turn heads.
Feel free to experiment with other colors. Colorantic’s color palette is bursting with rich, vivid colors.
We certify that painting melamine with our Colorantic chalk paint is possible and easy!
Bénédicte Girard
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