Painting Over Vinyl Furniture
So whats the deal with vinyl spray paint.
Painting over vinyl furniture. Most people have trouble painting over vinyl because they paint it as if its drywall or wood. If you are painting fabric your first coat is likely to soak in a lot. To paint laminate furniture start by sanding down the surface using 120-grit sandpaper so that the paint will stick better.
Next apply an oil-based primer with a brush or roller and wait 4 hours for it to dry. Once you have primed the wall properly you can use any kind of paint on top. However before you get started you must condition the vinyl to accept the paint or the finish will fail.
This video tutorial shows the simples steps it takes to successfully paint over laminate or pl. If youve chosen a dark color you may need about four coats of paint. It helps you to achieve a farmhouse style with painted furniture and shabby chic home decor.
Do not attempt to cover the vinyl-coated furniture with one thick coat of undiluted paint or you may end up with sagging and brush strokes in the finish coat. Painting wooden or metal furniture meant for indoor our outdoor use can have different requirements but most of the. If you are painting both sides of the cupboard doors flip them over to prime the reverse side then let them dry overnight.
In that case lightly scuffing the vinyl with any abrasive priming then painting should suffice to give a good coating. Once its dry gently sand the surface with a 220-grit sandpaper. Also there are some rules and limitations to follow when painting vinyl siding.
Step 5 - Paint Over the Veneer. If youre using spray paint for outdoor furniture you can skip the primer. Then apply a coat of an acrylic latex paint with a brush or roller using short even strokes.

