LOOKING FOR AN EASY WAY TO PAINT LAMINATE? THIS PRIMER IS ONE OF THE BEST WAYS I KNOW HOW TO DO IT!
Happy Tuesday friends! I hope your week is off to a great start. I’m SO excited to share this Laminate Dresser Before & After with you! It’s also my birthday in 6 days – the BIG five-oh! To help me celebrate I have a surprise for YOU at the end of this post… a generous G*I*V*E*A*W*A*Y sponsored by Dixie Belle Paint Company!
But first, here’s the before and after of today’s makeover. This dresser’s been sitting in my inventory for 6+ years because painting laminate is not one of my favorite things to do. I’m always worried the paint won’t stick even if I do a ton of prep work.
What do you think of this Fern Woods ‘after’… isn’t she stunning!?!
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SOURCE LIST
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- Laminate Dresser – SALVAGED
- High-Density Foam Roller
- Paint Sprayer
- Sandpaper | Shop Towels
- Set of Bun Feet
- Slick Stick Primer
- Cotton Chalk Mineral Paint
- Fern Woods Furniture Transfer (similar)
- Clear-Coat Flat
STEPS
I started by giving this piece a really good cleaning and then priming with Slick Stick. For any shiny slick surfaces such as Formica, laminates, countertops, tiles or glass, this DB Primer saves me a ton of time prep work.
After mixing it well, I pour it onto a paper plate and use this high-density foam roller to apply the first coat. No sanding required… it just needs to be clean! I wait 2-3 hours and apply a second coat and let that dry overnight.
The next day, I do a scratch test with my nail to make sure it’s adhered 100%. Once it passes the scratch test, it’s ready for paint! If it doesn’t pass the scratch test, it requires more time to cure.
After this dresser was cleaned and primed, I sprayed two coats of cotton.
DB paint sprays beautifully but it does need thinning with about 10-15% water. I use my Husky + Compressor to spray however, I’ve heard this home sprayer is easy to use and cost-effective as well. If any of you have tried, I’d love to hear how you like it!
For the finishing touches, I added Fern Woods furniture transfer. Love this design because you can make it original to each piece by placing the design any which way you like!
These furniture transfers can be rubbed on and left as is, or what I like to do is give them a light sanding so some of the original paint finish shows through.
For the finishing touches on this dresser, I sprayed two coats of this clear finish in flat.
What do you think?
AND NOW FOR SOME GIVEAWAY FUN!
Dixie Belle Paints has generously teamed up with me so we can ALL celebrate my big five-oh together!
We have THREE Prize Packages of Dixie Belle Products so 3 lucky winners can give these products a try!
$100 DIXIE BELLE PACKAGE
$50 DIXIE BELLE PACKAGE
$50 DIXIE BELLE PACKAGE
It’s EASY to enter. Just click on the ENTRY WIDGET below and then come back daily to complete more chances to win.
The first name drawn will receive a $100 credit towards any Dixie Belle Paint Company product(s) and the second and third names drawn will receive $50 credit! I can’t wait for you to try these amazing products… and if you have any laminates or anything with a slick surface, be sure to pick the Slick Stick!
LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS FERN WOODS LAMINATE PAINTED DRESSER … OR FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE… I ALWAYS LOVE HEARING FROM YOU.
Thanks for reading. 🙂
Wishing you a beautiful day filled with inspiration and Happy Painting friends!
Denise XO
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I love the dresser:;; it looks fabulous! So excited t hear about this giveaway..
Thanks for the opportunity.
Thanks for sharing this easy method to painting laminate. I am definitely going to try this.
Hi Denise. Oh. My. Gosh. This dresser was soooo hideously UGLY before you painted and beautified it! How did you know it could be such a looker? I’m in love with the crisp white background and the fresh green fern transfers. Stunning outcome. You certainly know how to turn an ugly duckling into a gorgeous swan. Amazing transformation. I am in awe of your talent.
Aw, thanks, Monique! I didn’t realize how ugly it really was until everyone started pointing it out..lol. Good luck to you! XO
So pretty! Definitely not an ugly duckling anymore! Love the transfer, fantastic job. 😍
Thanks for the information on painting over llamilate services,. I have a dresser that I really would
like to paint.
Denise, thank you for sharing so many great tips with us. I have learned so much from you! I have a piece in my garage that I am now going to “attack” since I know about Slick Stick! I entered your contest and am hoping I win so that I can get some!
Hi Lee!! Thanks and good luck to you! x
So Fabulous! You inspire me to look at some of the furniture sitting in my garage…Do you have a need to ever freshen up the drawer interiors?
I always love to see your next creation! Because I am a color lover, it’s inspiring to see all the bold pieces you paint! I learn something every time I visit Salvaged Inspirations!
Stunning and beautiful job
Wow what a transformation!
Love the dresser! I usually avoid the shiny finished furniture, but it’s great to know you can change it. I love your blog site! Such fun to read and dream about what I will get done…LOL, now I just need to actually get busy 🙂
Thanks for this! I have stayed away from laminate but will now give it a try
Wow, this is an amazing transformation! The before pic is so ugly, it took serious vision to see that it could be made beautiful. Well done!
…so ugly eh….lol. Thanks Marcia and good luck!
Nice, different, creative.
I love this dresser. Always a fan of free-form random transfers. Very pretty look!
Amazing
Fabulous transformation! An absolute swan from the ugly duckling! Love it!
Your dresser turned out beautifully ❤️. Is there any way to paint laminate if you don’t have a spray painter or prefer not to use one? Would you roll on the paint or brush it on ? Thank you! Really do love your creativity!
Hi Valerie! yes, after apply the Slick Stick you can spray, roll or brush, whatever you like!! Good luck!
Where do you find furniture transfers? I love this look so much!
Hi Brenda! You can buy Redesign With Prima transfers online or they also sell at retailers here. Good luck Brenda!
I am so glad to learn about refinishing laminate furniture. Thanks. I also learned that I am not fond of the. Fern Woods transfers– good to know.
This is so inspiring!! And seems like a great first paint project for me. Thanks!!
I love it!
Beautiful!!! can hardly believe what it started out looking like….
This is beautiful. I love the touch of fun with the transfers!
a really pretty piece that one would never know just how ugly it had been! that transfer was the perfect choice!
Happy Birthday! Thanks for the giveaway. I’m going to fall down the rabbit hole looking at those transfer papers.
Your piece turned out beautifully! Well done!,
GREAT, as always! I have come to trust all your tips and advice! My first and last stop for all things paint related.
Beautiful Denise! Love the tips…and the color is so fabulous!
Thanks my friend! XO
Hi beautiful finish!! The transfer is stunning – appreciate your tips and tricks.
For the contest the Printy stuff on the disclaimer states the contest dates are Oct 2017. So not sure if it is a repost or new ….
Thx
Thanks Susan! And thanks for the heads up on the printy stuff…my bad. I’ll go change it now. 🙂 Good luck to you!
Another stunning and creative endeavor Denise!
Thanks for the great giveaway. I can’t wait to try Dixie Bell “Slick Stick”.
Wait, what? (chin being lifted from the floor), that turned into THAT!!! Wow, Denise, amazing night and day transformation! Happy Birthday my friend xo 🎂🎈The nifty fifties really does live up to its name 🙂
LOL,,, you’re so sweet, thanks, Marie! And thanks for the welcome to the nifty fifties!! HUGS
Love your work, Denise! I get so excited when I see an email from you because I know I am going to see something spectacular .
Love it!
Just beautiful, I have the perfect piece that I’m going to try this on
Hi Denise,
What a beautiful transformation on the laminate dresser! Simply Gorgeous! Have you ever painted a laminate floor? What would be your recomendations?
And Happy pre 50th Birthday!!!
Beautiful makeover! It always amazes me to see what the right products can do for these laminate pieces. Gorgeous! 🙂
xo, Do
What an amazing transformation. I always hate painting laminate too but this makes me want to try your technique!
Before and After photos are one of my favoriite posts. Your vision and imagination shine through and help me to think outside the box, thanks. I have many, many projects waiting for me so this giveaway would be perfect, thanks!
I have one of these horror stories too. You give me hope that it can be pretty one day!
I’ve never tried Dixie Bell products so I would love to have the opportunity!
Wow , wow, wow!!!
I have to tell you that when I saw the before photo, I thought what on earth possessed you to buy it! I thought it was beyond redemption. But my goodness! It is stunning! You are soooo clever.
The dresser is beautiful!
Your projects are always inspiring and make me think outside of my comfort zone.
Cynthia
Amazing transformation! I am happy to learn there is a product that will actually stick to laminate. Thank you for sharing so many inspiring makeovers.
What a transformation!! That had to be the worlds ugliest dresser and now so beautiful.. BTW: Don’t be afraid of 50-my 50+ friends and I have found its the best decade ever!
I think this is my favorite of your projects–it’s beautiful (and it sure didn’t;t start out that way!)
Thanks for sharing your post on painting laminates……It was very helpful as I have a couple of pieces I need to work on. Thank you again for the detailed post. The dresser turned out beautiful. You did do an awesome job……
Beautiful dresser, I love how you transform furniture into works of art!