How Do I Paint Melamine? DIY Tips!
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2018
- In this video I'm showing you how I paint melamine. Melamine can be a tricky product to paint since the surface is completely non-absorbent, slightly shiny and if you don't follow the correct steps the paint won't properly bond to it properly. Hopefully this video gives you a practical solution for painting melamine using a roller or brush. Obviously if you really want to push the final quality of finish you can go down the spray route, not covering that in this video though.
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Just made a tool box out of scrap melamine and mdf and wood. Your painting tips have saved the day. Thanks
Awesome how-to video! Thanks so much for putting this together - will be using the steps you've outlined to tackle a project.
Excellent result. I'm genuinely impressed.
Put a layers of lacquer or clear on top to protect the colour. Cures nice and hard and adhesion is great. Hard to chip.
Great tips, making painting melamine less scary for a complete novice, thank you GH
Absorbtif - so cute! Super helpful video. Thank you
Very Informative Mate, going to try it on wor lasses kitchen cupboards, she wants it 1950 style.
Thank you i want to paint melamine linen cupboards. You have given me great advice. I am not scared to start the project now. 🤩
Premier Active has a Melamine Paint & Primer in one that is a dream to use. I got a gallon of their Base 3 and had it tinted to black. LOVE it!!
Great video mate. About to give my kitchen cabinets a go, this was exactly what I was looking for!
No worries - best of luck! 👍
Can i use roof paint for cabinets??? I used it on other wood and it gave me a nice mat finish
I am about to also paint my kitchen cabinets as well, after researching and sitting on it for months. How did your project go? Any tips? Thank you
Very well explained. I am grateful for your video. It helped me a lot. Thank you.
Great video and very useful tips! Thanks for sharing. Unfortunetely, I needed this about 6 weeks ago.
For the first time in my life I had to change the color of a piece of melamine. (normally I would have bought that
melamine in the color I needed but that was not worth the trouble for a piece of 40 by 15 cm.
I started as you did, sanding. But I did not sand it manually.
I have an angle grinder with a sanding-disk-add-on-thingy and that I used.
I only underestimated the strength of it. In no-time the whole melamine layer was gone. That was good because now I had
classical chipboard which absorbs paint very easily.
The big down-side was that I did it in my workshop. So I had Christmas in June. Everything and everywhere were white
particles of melamine.
Oh my word! Lol... the white dust is horrible stuff too - hope you got sorted Hans! 🛠😀
"melamine is the work of the devil" lol. Agreed. Try keeping some holy water nearby to sprinkle about occasionally.
"The devil's own"
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Very pleasing watching that first topcoat going on.
Very informative and easy to understand for an absolute novice. I'm thinking of repainting the top part of what I suspect to be a melamine desk but was hoping on doing it in an ombre / shaded style ... is that possible to accomplish if I get the top paints in a few different shades ? Also are you able to "seal in" / varnish it afterward to protect the paintwork?
My brother who is a master carpenter and shipbuilder taught me a trick with sawing melamine. It is to run a Stanley knife across the cut line several times using a metal rule as a guide and make sure it is well clamped.
Thanks for that tip! :)
That works cracking so much less chips.
And masking tape on cutting line helps a bit too. At least on veneered surface works pretty well. In stores cutting service we had format saw table. With 2 discs, small precut and lot teeth big one. Regular sharpening discs of course , expecially after plywood or osb cutting. If possible, for melamine sheets or chipboard worktop, seperate disc.
New sub here. Thanks for the tips. I am going to be doing new shelves and everything is melamine unless you want to shell out the gold!!!
Top info. I painted my oak effect vinyl wrapped chipboard fitted wardrobes based on your suggestions. Johnstone’s primer, Leyland acrylic primer undercoat and Leyland acrylic eggshell top coat. All watered down 6 parts paint to 1 part water and sprayed with my budget lvmp gun and small compressor. Came out perfect. 👍
I want to try something similar so thanks for your comment. Helps to know someone’s done it successfully
@@michaeledwards7105 worked great for me, factory finish. Just lots of boring sanding with p240 to key the surface beforehand... tedious but seemed to make all the
difference.
Fantastic video Thanks for sharing your know how.
well done mate, another great video, i always feel nice and relaxed when I watch your videos pal, and my wife loves you cos she says I am always in a better mood lol cheers again. Garry from UK
Cheers Garry! 👍😀🍺
Hi! Thanks for the video. Really well explained!
Would appreciate a tip for my project - I also want to paint melamine wardrobe doors. But I was planning to use spray paint, as I need gloss finish and it’s much more even from spray application. What spray primer would you recommend as using a roll on primer defies the object of the spray paint.
Many thanks!
Rust oleum makes a spray primer that can be used on plastic.
Thanks for the tips.. the results were great! Keep up the good work 😁
Very Amateur Woodworker no worries 🛠👍👊
Hello, I have huuge library bookcase to paint. Design is great, but it`s built of this .... stuff, except of wooden trim and board, painted and sealed with pu varnish. Did you use enamel paint? Do I have to seal it with lack if used just latex paint over it?
Thanks for the video
Brilliant video and advise. Thank you
Great vid, very helpful. I'm painting a lack floating shelf the same colour as the wall its going to sit on, water based emulsion probably silk... Would it be worth using a clear laquer on to add extra protection?
High build car primer is excellent, Also had good results with pound land auto primer grey,As for colour iv had good results mixing emulsion and acrylic floor varnish together 70/30 then second coat 60/40 or 50/50
Would it be okay for melamine kitchen cupboards🤔
Really great video, thanks!
Thank you for these useful informations...🤗
Excellent advice. Thanks.
This was so helpful! Thank you!
I am an artist and paint a lot of different mediums. I must admit painting melamine was a bit daunting. Thanks to your video I was able to tackle it. I had a heck of a time with those darn bubbles! Then I remembered to get them out of my canvases I hit it with a heat gun to pop the bubbles. I tried it on the melamine and it worked like a charm! If you don't have a heat gun a hair dryer works well too.
Great tip! 👍
I'm also here because I'm an artist looking to get the best cheap but decent quality board to paint on :P
Michelle would you recommend MDF or Malamine? Do you paint in oils or acrylics? I'm oils, personally.
Thanks :D
Festool ts55 circular saw cuts it super clean without even taping it. Thanks for the video
Not with a dull blade it won't I promise you ;)
Question. So the paint I purchased is made to work well with shelving. That being said it does not require primer. Will it work with just sanding down the melamine? Or should I still apply a coat if primer first?
Great video Andy, thanks. I alwways enjoy your take on things 👍👍👍. Melamine is a nightmare to work with, agreed. Here in Oz I have used a paint called 'B.I.N Primer Sealer' made by Zinsser as a first coat on melamine. The name sounds European in origin so might be available in Britain, but equally could be American (lot of European migrants set up successful business there, we just got the British criminal class 😐). Based on shellac with additional herbs and spices and is not water based, but clean up is with methylated spirits (ethanol with an additive to stop you drinking it).
Cheers bud! I've heard good things about Zinsser but I'm pretty much done with oil-based paints these days. 👍😀
Great video! Question: what can i use to varnish it?
Thank you for this. How do you prep and paint the rough, unfinished edges though?
great vid mate! what rollers are you using! give a great finish
This was so helpful thank you so much
Which kind of roller would you recommend as best for it as seen different recommendations about a latex etc?
Would this process work for kitchen cabinets? I have the old 1980's white melamine cabinets with the wood grain accent edges. I hate them! But they were free and nice but just not my preferred style.
for desks and chairs, basically wherever you need some extra scratch resistance you should use oil-based. Gloss finish. And more layers. 2 layers oil-based primer + 3 oil-based gloss. Just my opinion from experience. Good video 👍
Not anymore, i use dulux waterbased gloss and its even more hardwearing than oil based, also oilbased white paints yellow in as little as 4 months as the oil in the paint rises to the top over time, dulux waterbased gloss has a mirror shine to it and stays white for 10 years+
I do love you videos you take time to explain it thoroughly, just remember though paint is well ……..paint
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This was is so helpful!! Thanks you
To cut melamine board, use a circular saw with 60T and placed the white side down. Doing this allows both cut edges on the white side to be smooth without chipping. On the opposite dark or top side, only the edge to the right in the direction of cutting will be smooth. (I don't have a table saw; but I guess the same should be true).
Scalpel blade your straight line first and it wont chip
Brilliant thank you I want to paint our kitchen cupboards, cant afford a new one. The primer is the key then. Thanks.
Great video, thanks. Couple of comments. If you know you want a specific colour, probably better to use mdf, not mfc. When cutting mfc with a table saw, use a scoring cut first to avoid chipping. There are several UA-cam videos on this. If you don't have a table saw you can cut mfc with a jigsaw and then finish with a router and hand sanding. This is what I do but I wouldn't recommend it as it is incredibly labour intensive.
Yes, defo - don't buy new MFC only to paint it - MDF is a much better option! :-)
Really good video, trying to do some research. Sorry if this is a dim Q ... how can I find out whether my wardrobe and dressers are MDF or MFC? Want to not screw this up. 🤦🏽♀️
Is this something i could do to Ikea furniture? Want to buy a chest of drawers that only comes in boring colours (i know, Ikea... but i’m skint and its our first home 😂)
Thank you for the tips!! What kind of roller do you recommend to use for the primer and paint itself?
Awesome video mate. My current kitchen is melamine. So 100grit, acrylic primer, then paint?
I am getting my kitchen resprayed iv got a few quotes, it's a solid oak with melamine interior one guy says he sprays melamine too, I didn't think it would be a good idea, your video helped, don't think I'll be getting that guy, thanks
Could you put a clearcoat on top for additional protection and then be suitable in a kitchen cabinet ?
You are very easy to follow
Really really helpful thanks
Zinsser BIN primer on smooth surfaces is from what I hear very good. Great informative video as usual 👌
peter fido is that not oil based?
Gosforth Handyman zinsser bin is shellac based but the zinsser 123 is water based , ive used the 123 without any problems but I must admit I've not used the bin , ive heard good things about it though.
Cheers Peter! Yes, would take some serious advantages to switch back to oil based paints. :-)
I've used the original and the 123 and both are excellent, but the shellac in the original does give it the edge.
I've used BIN extensively as a primer on all sorts of materials......except melamine. Just never tried it but I imagine it would work well. It is as already stated shellac based and the solvent in it is methylated spirit. It dries super quick so multiple coats can be built up in a relatively short time on absorbent surfaces like plywood. It rolls on with a foam roller really nicely and is very easy to sand smooth once dry with fine grit paper. It sticks like poop to previously glossed paintwork with minimal prep. We used it to prime glossed pine skirting that hadn't had the knots treated beforehand and were bleeding through the gloss something rotten. One coat of BIN before new undercoat and gloss sorted it for good. It is extremely thin though so messy to use if not careful. Clean brushes, splashes, hands, dogs tails etc. with meths. Don't try to clean roller sleeves. It cost more in meths than it's worth. I wrap my roller in a freezer bag between coats then chuck the sleeve at the end. Great video Andy as usual. Never tried the Leyland acrylic. Must give it a go. 👍
Id like to a scratch test... on the primed surface... as there is special paint thats designed for melamine door/materials... great video mate
The acrylic primer seems pretty solid but yes, the Johnstone's I mentioned in the vid is specifically designed for melamine and problem surfaces - link here: bit.ly/ghm-johnstones-advmulti-primer
I revitalised 2 hanging wardrobes that were a very dated mahogany finish, my partner was going to through them out and buy new modern grey replacements.
Instead of the labourous painting, I "wrapped" them with a adhesive backed vinyl (on a roll).
Both wardrobes done in a day, with no messy paints to contend with, no brushes/ rollers to wash, no worry about the finished result as they turned out perfect! My partner couldn't believe the transformation.
The product was called dc-fix ( here in the UK), I think fablon is another trade name of similar stuff.
Prep- just degrease with white vinegar, rinse with water & dry.
Apply,- cut vinyl to a couple of inches bigger all around. Start unrolling a few inches at a time from one end to the other, squeegee ing along the way using a purpose "wrapping" tool ( cheap on eBay) or you could use a credit card, ensuring air bubbles are chased out as you go along. When the face is done fold over edges. Trim along edges with a Stanley blade... Job done. If you take care, and the original cupboard face was in good condition the finish is indistinguishable from new.
The cost- less than 50 quid for the 2 wardrobes.
Stand back and admire your new upcycled cupboard.
Hi, I have no idea what melamine is. I came here to see if I could paint a plastic fire surround and this video popped up! Just round the corner from you in Sunderland! Anyway, really need some advice if this can be done. I moved into a house that has a cream plastic fire surround and I wondered if I could paint it white? Or am I just going to cause a mess? Thanks!
Looks spot on that
How scratch resistant is this afterwards?
I built a custom L desk with round corners came out really nice for my first project, but the trimmer I pressed to hard and the bevel ripped in to much and slightly exposed some particle board.
I think this is the video I’ve been looking for, we have high gloss kitchen cabinets, and I want to paint them, would they cover the same as in this video? Or do I need to do something else to prep?
How did your project go? I am about to also paint my kitchen cabinets and I've been nervous it would peel off. Any tips? Thanks
As long as they're sanded primed and painted with 2 coats they should be fine. You could varnish them also with decorators varnish to protect
Great video with some really handy tips as usual. I am going to be ‘that guy’ though and point out that you’ve got the Union flag in the background hanging upside down. 🇬🇧😉
Ian Phillip ha ha - see reply to Zero Company 👍😂
Not sure how it is upside down... Not my flash, so I can't tell. It's symmetrical.....
@@LightGesture When it is the right way up the broad diagonal stripe on the upper left side is uppermost.
Great video thanks!!
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Would zinsser allcoat be alright for this purpose in my home projects?
ANDY, Do you think one could cover melamine with laminate? Will the contact cement to melamine if sanded with 100 grit?
The stuff is crap if you dissect it however it’s the cheapest material to buy & your painting tip is cool, cheers mate 🍻👍
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Any tips on fixing chips from cutting on a table saw?
Hello, is it easier/cheaper to paint on a melamine mdf or just mdf?
I just want to make it glossy looking at the end, so either will work?
Hi, are you using a foam roller? Are there different type of foam roller?
Can the finish coats be sprayed on this material. Nice video.
Yes - defo! 👍
Hi! If I buy a piece of melamine furniture but don’t like the colour and want to change, do I use the same method? I’m guessing a finished furniture will have layers of products and shining stuffs already? How to repaint such furniture??
I used V33 kitchen cupboard paint. No primer needed. Sanded the doors a bit, 2 coats. Jobs a goodun. highly recommended
As for your tip... how about Zinsser Bin shellac-based primer?
Mint video first time for painting cupboards. I could just replace the doors but that would be to easy.’
Can I use hammerite paint for kitchen worktops? I dribbled some on my bench and can't get the mark off so thought I would just paint the whole lot.
How would you remove pain from previously painted melamine? We have units that were previously painted but the paint adhesion is poor and is chipping away easily as it doesnt seem to have been prepped properly. Whats a good way to remove paint back down to the bare white melamine so they can repainted / prepped properly The units are built in so cant be removed. Also want to avoid damaging adjacent painted on walls. Cheers
Figured it out. I used the blade from manual plane. Was able to scrape the paint off easily without leaving a mark on the melamine.
Was intrigued you said 'skite', I thought only us Scots used that word. Is it common in parts of England too?
What paint did you use . I see it’s Dulux but can’t see what paint to look for . Also will chalk paint work too
Very useful
Great tips as always, thanks!
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I'm looking to buy a side table that is chipboard wood effect with a melamine resin film. I'd love to stain the wood effect to a darker colour. Is there any way of doing this on a melamine resin film?
Hi there after some advice, I have bought a mini bunk-bed for my 7 year old daughter which is a heavy duty type of timber, very shiny like a gloos finish, it isnt MDF, but it is shiny but the rail on bed guard has some teeth marks along it, from the previous child using it, and the legs have some marks on it too and dents, What would you suggest to repair this as i was thinking to sand it down a little along the rail and then just gloss it, Then i heard it is Melamine so a melamine paint is required to paint. What would you suggest please???
Use Zinsser BIN as a basecoat on Melamine, much easier and much better adhesion straight away, it is an amazing paint.
Using the Zinsser Bin, then painting matte black over white... would you guys trust this finish for an outfeed/ assembly table top finish?
@@bigdawgsbbq2737 I'm not sure what function this outfeed/assembly table serves so can't really comment, and even though the Zinsser is very hard wearing, it would depend on the kind of paint you're using for your matte black top coat.
I have melamine kitchen cupboards. We are redoing the kitchen. Can I use the old cupboards and shelves to make closet shelving?
The latex paint I used recently said it took 30 days to fully cure. It was a popular paint in the us
Yes, I've seen some that take a LONG time to dry! 👍
Oh my! Was this the primer or the top paint?
So what do I do with my laminade kitchen cabinets?....try painting them with 3-5coats (plus a clear protective coat) so it lasts longer?
My office desk is melanine; functional but chipped and old!! Is there anyway to finish this with the same white color (in a glossy finish)????
Do I sand softly between the two top coats mate?
Great video and great tips, cheers Andy. To make it more hard wearing couldn’t you gently sand the painted surface and apply spray varnish? I’ve not got much experience with paint but assume it would work... 🤔
Cheers Keith! Yes, defo - although modern water based paints are very hard wearing. I learned the other day that cars are now painted with water based paints... apparently! Bring it on for tomorrow! 👍🛠😀
Can I ask what type of roller you used on the surface?
Can you paint a laminate fire surround using the same process?
Great work man
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Have you tried car paint with laquer on melamine sheets.? Could be more durable surface
Thanks for the tip. I am curious though. Why are you using MFC for your desk rather than plywood or MDF? The primary reason I would use MFC is to avoid the need to paint.
These bits were just made from scraps left around the workshop and needed to be white at the time. 👍🛠
can I use a spirit based wood and metal undercoat? The stuff used on skirting boards etc.
Which paint colour is this??? Also I'm based in the North East - if someone wanted to get in touch with you regarding work how would you do it?? Thanks
Whitsons primer is the best for a adhesive primer for that stuff. Very tuff and don’t chip in time.
Great thanks for the tips, I've got 3 large wardrobes to paint from fake oak MFC to white egg shell!
No worries - best of luck! 👍😀
Lurve the music with this vid x Fab tips, thanks for the share!
once its painted, could you put some sort of seal on it to try and get back that original surface just for added protection over time, as im looking into making a desk sort of thing to sit over my bed
also, what do you recommend doing about exposed edges? can iron on melamine edging be used?