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What kind of paint do you use on IKEA Malm dresser?
Zinsser BIN Shellac-Based Primer is specially designed for laminate surfaces and is perfect for the job. Following this, any good quality furniture paint will deliver great results. The most popular is furniture chalk paint and even spray paint. Can you put legs on IKEA Malm dresser?
What kind of paint do you use to paint IKEA furniture?
Always prime (this will help the paint to bond to the surface) and if its the laminate effect IKEA pieces you are painting, then it needs to be an oil based primer . NOTE: Oil paint primer needs to be applied in a WELL ventilated area as fumes are quite strong! I like to use cheap foam brushes to apply primer to avoid brush marks.
Do you have to Prime IKEA furniture before painting?
Always prime (this will help the paint to bond to the surface) and if its the laminate effect IKEA pieces you are painting, then it needs to be an oil based primer . NOTE: Oil paint primer needs to be applied in a WELL ventilated area as fumes are quite strong!
Do I need primer and furniture paint for Malm furniture?
Its malm furniture from ikea in a veneer finish. Do I need primer and furniture paint? Do I need to sand it down first? Thank you! Then you will need a top coat of paint on top. Malm is a veneer, there are lots of videos on YouTube of people revamping Ikea furniture with paint.