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How do you paint melamine furniture?
Sand all surfaces you plant to paint, and then wipe the dust away with a tack cloth or rag. Sanding the plastic-like surface of melamine allows the primer to adhere better. Brush or roll on a primer designed for laminate or plastic surfaces, applying a second coat if the original finish is still visible after the primer dries.
How do you decorate a melamine bedroom with hardware?
On some melamine bedroom furniture, the hardware makes the piece look cheap or outdated. Swap out skimpy hardware for pieces that reflect the room’s style — platinum knobs for a room with a silver or platinum floor lamp, or oil-rubbed bronze to reflect the finish on curtain finials and rods.
What is the best paint to use to upcycle furniture?
The best paint to use to upcycle furniture is one that doesn require a primer and one that durable. Chalk paint is the primary paint for upcycling furniture thank to the winning qualities ?chalk paint very rarely requires any preparation, such as sanding or priming, and can be used indoors or outside, on just about any surface.
How can I reuse or recycle old furniture?
Use a stencil to give old furniture a new look A sizeable piece of furniture is never cheap to buy new, so where possible try to recycle rather than replace. If you have an old sideboard or chest of drawers that is perfectly functional but perhaps no longer to your taste, consider giving it a makeover.