What is the very best way to paint over existing wood laminate panelling?

I need to know the details: covering the 'lines', latex or oil base primer and paint.What is the very best way to paint over existing wood laminate panelling?
First and foremost: clean the surface of wax and oils. Use TSP (can be got in a paint store or hardware store. Wash it down with a decent concentration of the stuff. Let it dry.


Can you scratch it with sandpaper? If it is floor laminate type stuff this alone is a job. Hand sand it';use 80 grit'; While that sounds harsh, l don't like to put a lot of muscle energy into it and the surface is hard so you are hardly gonna make a dent in it with that grit. Get it scratched similar to the concentration of the hairs on your dads arm. That is sufficiently sanding.. This is especially important if it is glossy laminate. If you are speaking of ';fake wood paneling'; still it must be cleaned first(ALWAYS) and then use 100 grit same sanding technique. Get it scratched up all over.


The lines are there, I am assuming you mean the cracks or the grooves? Filling it is a bloody pain '; I would not bother. A sow's ear is a sow's ear. Never gonna be a silk purse.


Now paint. I never believe in the the primer and paint in one can stuff. They are weak in one area. And I don't need weak.


Use ';Alkyd primer';, yes it is oil based, yes it is a pain to clean up.


';but you were concerned with painting it, not cleaning up';


So you need a natural bristle brush for oil(a cheapy will do, and a roller of 1/4'; pile on the ';roller sleeve'; and a roller tray.


First brush in the edges (ceiling,walls floor and inside corners where the roller won't reach, also small ledges or edges). And probably, just to be safe, brush a thin coat down the lines(as most of the time they are black grooves, also take off the outlet plate covers and as many nails that stick out as you can....so the roller has a smooth surface with no interruptions. So do all the brushing work first. Then wrap some plastic wrap around the wet paint bristles so it does not dry out and put the brush on the side(you might need it later on, so just unwrap it and use it then rewrap so it does not dry hard.


. If this is a wall, find a screw in broom handle which fits the screw in in the handle of the roller. Now no ladder is needed and you can stand on the floor and rock and roll. Sometimes the broomhandle may have to come off when you are doing tight areas like in closets(oh, yeah- I paint everything.)


Half a job is half a job. Then leave the window open for the rest of the day and a small crack in the door so the stink will dissipate and close window that evening. and give the painted surfaces a day, 2 is better,3 even better'er. to dry. Toss the brush and roller sleeve in the garbage. You won't be using them anymore on this job(that is why I said a cheapy will do). Let the roller frame dry. (Paint does dry) It will be used again..


Then go in after at least 24 hours, and scratch the wall ';like you were at school and doing it on the blackboard.';with the old fingernails. Not super hard, just a quick swipe down the wall.


Paint should not come off(or even half of the paint into your nails) If it does, it is not dry yet. A little heat(like regular room temperature will help).


. Once it is fully dry you have a solid surface to put on what you wish - be it latex or oil or wallpaper.. With a latex topcoat - that paint goes on thicker so will fill the lines better, hiding them in paint as you can use a fuzzier roller(1/2';) than you do with oil paint. And if the lines did not hide on the first coat of latex; wait a day and paint it again(and maybe a 3rd time if you feel inclined with a day wait again in-between coats). But you should put on 2 coats of latex so the color is even and all the primer is protected. I say a day because I am figuring a house with no heat. Never apply too soon otherwise it just rips off the coat underneath and it looks like dog poo. When in doubt read the can.


Oh, when using latex - 100% acrylic is a must.What is the very best way to paint over existing wood laminate panelling?
If you don't care about the lines, use a primer first then apply the paint. If the lines are an issue, I would replace the paneling with drywall. Filling the lines with putty and sanding is a lot of work.


Either latex or oil base paint will work. Make sure if it's interior you use interior paint and the same with exterior. If it is exterior, oil base paints works best, but oil base paints are harder to clean up. If you check with Consumer Reports, they give you the ratings on the best products to use. Good luck painting...
lightly sand the paneling with a fine grade sand paper. Sand it just enough to dull the existing finish. This will make the paint stick much better.





Paint with latex primer and latex paint.





I would just paint over the lines and leave them exposed. Thats what I did in my house and I think it looks great. If the lines really bother you then you can fill them with drywall mud, but some extra skill level is required for that. If you don't do it just perfect then the patched lines will show through after you paint them.
I didn't cover the lines of our wood paneling, although hypothetically you could fill them and sand, etc. Sounds like a whole lotta work for that.





However, I did use a premium ';one coat/primer included'; paint. It covered nicely, the paint adhered without problems. I also used a very dark color though, deep brown on brown paneling. There is no trace of the ';wood grain'; coloring showing through.

What is the best craft oil paint for wood?

I am using Basswood.What is the best craft oil paint for wood?
Anything, you just need to undercoat it first.What is the best craft oil paint for wood?
If it doesn't have to be oil, you could use either Delta Ceramcoat or Americana paints. They are water-based acrylic paints that are perfect for Basswood. And the bottles are inexpensive.

How can you paint over laminate wood panelled walls? Is it possible?

Hi!





I'm decorating/painting a friends apartment and I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about painting! Remember those old laminate wood panelled walls from the eighties? Well half of the walls are covered in it. I want to do a good job with this space, I was considering gluing material to the laminate but I didn't even know if THAT would stick. I need a paint expert please.





Thanks so very much in advance.How can you paint over laminate wood panelled walls? Is it possible?
Try stain kill first then use a good paint over it. Hope this helped !How can you paint over laminate wood panelled walls? Is it possible?
I think you can, but you have to do a lot of prep work on the surface (sanding, priming). I would recommend you stop by your local Home Depot or Ace Hardware %26amp; talk to one of the experts. They usually have helpful brochures.

Should i paint my wood paneling and why?

it is my parents house and my mom says she'll buy the paint if i paint, but then my dad says no your not painting your room? so what do you think i should do and whyShould i paint my wood paneling and why?
It will definitely update your rooms appearance by painting it. If your parents agree to this idea you will need to sand it lightly first if it is glossy. If not apply a coat of primer and then once that dries you can apply the paint. You are correct in choosing a neutral color such as tan or gray. When and if your parents want to sell their house, your room will not deter potential buyers. Buyers don't want paneling. They will think, o.k. if we purchase this house we will need to get rid of this out dated paneling. Good luck, in convincing your father that this is a good decision.Should i paint my wood paneling and why?
I painted all the paneling in a house I bought back in the 70s and never regretted it. However, in that house the ';remodelers'; had put different colors of paneling in the same room! Wood paneling can look very dated but once it's painted, there's no undoing it. Also, paneling tends to not show dirt, etc., like a painted wall will. Can you be satisfied with rejuvenating the wood instead? Perhaps this would satisfy both you and your dad.
if you paint it a darker color it makes the room look small, but cozy. if you paint neutral, it will feel light and airy.





try these site for tips:


http://www.hgtv.com/


http://www.acehardware.com/home/index.js鈥?/a>
im confused on what your wanting to do, but wood paneling thats trim, shouldnt be painted...if your room is actual wood insted of dry wall, maybe try a stain insted of a paint, a paint would look bad, were as a stain would look pretty tight
You can paint wood paneling, needs tobe cleaned and primed first then painted. People do it all the time to change a room. Your parents need to come to an agreement before you do anything though.
As long as your living in your parents house then do as they say and if they can not agree then do not paint until they do.
I think this is something your parents have to work out. :)

freckles

Can you paint over laminated wood?

We've inherited some ugly laminate wardrobes, my mum said I could paint them but that I'd need a primer or some sort of base coat that will allow paint to dry on the laminate, does anyone know what I need to get?Can you paint over laminated wood?
If you go into B%26amp;Q and such like, you can buy special paint for laminates.


I was given 2 hideous brown bedside cabinets, I rubbed them down for the paint to key, and painted them a pale blue. Changed the door handles and the transformation is complete, and very good they look too.


The paint is made by Ronseal. It is called ' One Coat Paint for Melamine and MDF'.


The colours are a bit limited to white,pale blue,sage green, black etc.


IAnother idea to bring life back to ugly old wardrobes, is to wallpare them.


Find a wallpaper you like and cover them and varnish it afterwards to protect. You could staple fabric over them as wellCan you paint over laminated wood?
It would be helpful to us if you defined ';laminate';





Certainly a WOOD veneer; laminated over sub strate wood; is paintable; with the proper PREP.





If the laminate is MICA; you ';CAN'; do; but I promise you'll be dissatisfied over any long term.





Steven Wolf
You can get primers that would bond onto surfaces like laminate. Look for primers for kitchen cupboards/units, or for use on enamel.





There are also 1 coat paints for difficult surfaces, also designed for use on kitchen units. I do believe Dulux and Crown have a range. See the links:
yes though which product would need to be researched. also what is laminated furniture frames etc. etc. also watch the lead paint stuff if you have small children.
If the surface is clean and dry any spray paint will change the color of the unit.I would not waste my time with a prime coat.Just pick ';YOUR'; color and spray it in a well ventilated room.
The surfaces have to go cleanly(well) and were grease-free, then to me to very fine sandpaper enliven and I would take from water-dis solvable lacquer.


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Can I paint a parquet wood floor?

I have a pre-war apt. with hardwood parquet wood floors. The floors are beat up and so thin that the nailheads are coming up . I'm not ready to refinish them or to put down new floors yet but I was thinking of painting the with porch paint as a temporary measure. Can I do this? Will it look all right or will I ruin the floor?Can I paint a parquet wood floor?
It would probably look fine, but it will ruin the floors and make refinishing them a heck of a lot harder. If you plan on refinishing them in the future, I would get a product called Holloway House (near the mop-n-glow). Just squirt it onto the floors and mop it. It will dry to a shine and make the floors look better. You can also try the Orange Glo kit...found in WalMart near the mop-n-glow as well. I would really urge you to NOT paint the floors, especially for a temporary fix. Holloway House will work just fine. Good luck!Can I paint a parquet wood floor?
I would paint it first with kilz, then paint.





What might look really good is to make sure there is no varnish on them, and stain them. You could even stain it blue or green.





If you are planning on refinishing them, you may not want to paint them at all. The paint will absorb into the wood, and you may not be able to get it all out when you do decide to refinish them. That will probably ruin the floor.

Can I remove white undercoat paint from varnished wood?

It's the wooden frame around the velux window we have only just recently had fitted, the paint was for the skirting boards but our decorator painted the wooden frame aswell. It looks terrible and so tacky, is there any way to remove it?Can I remove white undercoat paint from varnished wood?
Wood/furniture stripper will work..it will remove it enough that it will only need a light sanding after to finish removing it totally.