How Do I Paint Melamine? DIY Tips!
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- 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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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!!
"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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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! 👍😀🍺
Have you used Dulux cupboard paint for kitchen cabinets??
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.
I have melamine kitchen cupboards. We are redoing the kitchen. Can I use the old cupboards and shelves to make closet shelving?
Just saw a video how to cut without chipping. Score both sides with the saw blade. Then cut.
Thank you.
How does that air filter work for you ? Finding any difference to air quailty ??? And I see the biscuits joints in side of the work piece
The air cleaner makes a massive difference - was going to biscuit the shelves in then decided to have them removable, basically a f**k up. :-)
Gosforth Handyman I know ur pain
What would you use to paint discoloured unit carcasses, not the doors.
Could i paint a kitchen worktop using the same method of a good primer & eggshell colour coat ?
Kay try a peel and stick wrap instead. They sell by the roll. Countertops will chip over time
Your Union Jack is back to front mate, otherwise love your videos, keep em comin!
Sorted... kind of. 😂
knew something was off
Can we buy Melamine spray Paint available in the market
After watching this video, I finally decided not to paint my cupboards that I bought a few days ago. 😂
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 😂)
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 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
The important thing is to make sure the whole surface is sanded to produce a good key. Then make sure it is well cleaned of dust. It is the product from hell.
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.
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.
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! 🛠😀
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🤔
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. 👍😀
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.
Oil based, no evidence?
I can scuff and ding oil no problems. No peeling... And you can sand oil based to nothing.
Try doing that with water based latex.... Good luck.
Dunno how this would really hold up... Painting melamine just sounds like such a bad idea... I'd probably try to find the most insane primer out there to hopefully bond.. And do two coats at least... I'm sure there are primers out there that could do great on melamine, seeing as they have stuff that can bid do anything these days
Just made a tool box out of scrap melamine and mdf and wood. Your painting tips have saved the day. Thanks
As for your tip... how about Zinsser Bin shellac-based primer?
Is it better to cover melamine with good quality contact paper rather than painting it?
Which kind of roller would you recommend as best for it as seen different recommendations about a latex etc?
I’m going to paint the cupboard doors in our kitchen, the bench top is a latte type color and the cupboard doors are a dark cream yellowy colour and it’s absolutely horrible 🤢, I don’t understand why someone would choose them on purpose lol 🤷🏼♀️
Here listen to this - my bench top is a darkish dusky pink and the rest of it, including doors, are a foul flesh colour. The handles (plastic C shape, natch,) are the same colour as the benchtop. Why, 90s?why?? Like you I can't imagine why anyone would want this on purpose 😂🤮🤮🤮
Very well explained. I am grateful for your video. It helped me a lot. Thank you.
Very Informative Mate, going to try it on wor lasses kitchen cupboards, she wants it 1950 style.
What Dulux paint are you using?
He says it out loud with his mouth 😂😂
@@dunbardunelm3924 so just say it
You sanded while on top a table...so all the bits are on the table now...but ya didnt wipe the table of the bits! LOL
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
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+
Great tips, making painting melamine less scary for a complete novice, thank you GH
Im trying to paint my argos bathroom cabinet (mdf melamine) its an absolute nightmare to work with, practically had to sand off 90% of the wood to even get the primer to cure, its a bitch
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?
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!!!
Hi, are you using a foam roller? Are there different type of foam roller?
Would zinsser allcoat be alright for this purpose in my home projects?
Thank you for this. How do you prep and paint the rough, unfinished edges though?
MFC and MDF what is the difference and how to identify it. My mom have some cabinet that look like laminate they are just ugly color. I want to paint it for her but i have no clue how and now i see there is different material that looks the same.
Debating whether to remove the melamine or paint it. If I remove it will I be left with a mess of glue residue? Anyone ever try to strip melamine off the shelve boards instead of painting them? Could this be done with a hot air gun or an iron? Seen many videos on stripping the doors/face of cabinets but have not come across any video where people are stripping the white shelves themselves. Any suggestions are deeply appreciated. Thanks and God bless 🕊️
Please check out Owatrols E.S.P Product, its a liquid which enables you to paint on to any non pourous surface without sanding, can even use on glass and any paint, acrylic or solvent based will stick to the surface with permanent results, as a professional decorator, I have used it for years, happy painting 😊
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?
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.
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 TH-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! :-)
Nice informative video but there is only one primer you can use for melamine. Acid etch primer. Does what it says. Basically melts to any substrate. Guaranteed to stay on forever, available from motor factors or specialist paint suppliers. better still choose melamine the correct colour, there are 100’s to choose from these days. By the way, Unless you are filming in a mirror, the flag is wrong way round. S.O.S call 🤣
Very pleasing watching that first topcoat going on.
Awesome how-to video! Thanks so much for putting this together - will be using the steps you've outlined to tackle a project.
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.
Can I use this method on an home active sub woofer box because the box is like an oak/beech effect and it won’t go with the black items I’ve got
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.
Thank you i want to paint melamine linen cupboards. You have given me great advice. I am not scared to start the project now. 🤩
Hate these type of cupboards lol this is what I have for cabinets i hate it if I owned i would of already got diff ones but maybe I can paint them lol
Great video thanks mate... just a quick point.
Flag is upside down
Mint video first time for painting cupboards. I could just replace the doors but that would be to easy.’
Can I ask what type of roller you used on the surface?
Mine scratches easily.
Is he using shellac primer and regular acrylic paint?
How do I help it from scratching in kitchen cabinet shelving and interior cabinet walls?
Help!
What type of roller did you use to apply the black melamine paint?
I want to paint my melamine ceiling is ar9und 20sq i cant find melamine primer in my island
Any tips on fixing chips from cutting on a table saw?
Good video, thanks for the advice, I have a kitchen to do. 13 doors !!
Mine is 18, but new would be way too expensive 🙄
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
Pro tip, use Zinzzer red as a primer, coat up as before from there.
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
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?
Excellent result. I'm genuinely impressed.
ive sprayed melamine with 2k gloss. no nightmare at all
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. 🤦🏽♀️
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?
Good video. But I have a question. I am a cabinet maker here in the UK, like your good self, and I'm wondering why you are painting mfc and not just get a colour/pattern that matches your needs? Cheers and keep up the good work
CaPa Man this is just for folk who want to change the colour of existing MFC 😀👍
apply tade before cutting to minimise chipping
Can someone please help me?!?! I have a ikea white melamine desk with plastic edges and I want to paint it fresh white. Do I need to buy melamine paint? I want to get that smooth finish again where it doesn’t even look like it’s been painted by a brush. Can I use the behr satin enamel white paint I have right now on it? Or no. And do I sand as well? I don’t mind getting more paint I just need some help. Please and thank you
LOL lifting the speaker and unit comign with it made me laugh - just looked for "painting melamine" and this came up so still relevant :) I get most of my MFC from Ikeas trash bin, made all sorts with it, but this time it's a side of a shelving unit and got holes in I need to fill so I'll have to paint it.. white, the irony!
I used V33 kitchen cupboard paint. No primer needed. Sanded the doors a bit, 2 coats. Jobs a goodun. highly recommended
Fantastic video Thanks for sharing your know how.
Hi where can i get some material like melamine ? that is paint
Could you put a clearcoat on top for additional protection and then be suitable in a kitchen cabinet ?
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??
My townhouse has super ugly kitchen cabinets tho and I really want to paint them 😭
Great video! Question: what can i use to varnish it?
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 you think to use painted melamine for ping pong table is ok or not? Because around my area i couldn't find blue or green color melamine. Thanks
You can but it will wear with time - especially with the abuse a ping pong table would get. 👍
Hi. I cannot afford to replace my kitchen cabinets which unfortunately Melamine. Will be painting them as you suggested but there are corners that have chipped away that I would like to fill. What would you recommend to fill that area up before I paint it?
Wood glue mixed with saw dust
I'm needing to do this too. Would the wood glue stick well to the melamine layer ontop of the chipboard that's next to the holes and gaps I'm filling?
Absorbtif - so cute! Super helpful video. Thank you
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?
@@FruitfulForest77 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.
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
Awesome video mate. My current kitchen is melamine. So 100grit, acrylic primer, then paint?
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.
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???
I could watch him.all day 😜
Have you tried car paint with laquer on melamine sheets.? Could be more durable surface
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
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
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!
I do love you videos you take time to explain it thoroughly, just remember though paint is well ……..paint
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