How To Paint Melamine (perfect every time!)

How To Paint Melamine! Create a profitable mission with the correct merchandise!

Good day buddies! At this time is Trashy Treasures Tuesday…and we’re bringing you the trash! ha! No, simply kidding, we’re bringing you the treasures as a result of we have now all labored our magic on these finds at this time.

If you’re new right here, my buddies and I get collectively on the second Tuesday of each month to share our newest finds, remodeled. Make sure to scroll all the way in which to the underside of this publish to see all of them.

I’m sharing a tutorial that I hope will likely be useful to you and making over these two trays that I discovered at my dad and mom’ home once we have been going by means of issues. They initially got here from Goal (per the sticker tag on the again) and have been in nice form.

However how one can paint these? They’re slick.

I’m going to indicate you the way!

It might not be vital on all initiatives, particularly when utilizing our Extremely Grip, to sand the floor. However prep is at all times key! And I like a bit of additional insurance coverage particularly when it solely takes a couple of minutes to do.I’m not speaking heavy-duty sanding right here, simply take a 120-150 grit sandpaper and go over the entire thing to take away the shine.

SCUFF SAND

Make sure to wipe away the mud and any grime with TSP Different after sanding.

PRIME/GRIP

Apply the Extremely Grip. That is the “glue” that’s going to carry that paint onto the melamine.

Or the magic as I name it.

I used a microfiber curler to use in most spots and a brush the place I couldn’t get the curler. Give it a great coat throughout and let it dry in a single day (or at the least 12 hours) for greatest outcomes.

Notice: The Extremely Grip goes on “milky” wanting however dries clear.

PAINT

I made a decision to alter the colour of those from black (very darkish) to Sterling, a smooth, mild grey.

You by no means need to apply thick coats. (effectively, by no means, on any mission actually) However good, even, skinny coats are greatest when portray melamine ensuring to permit them to dry effectively in between coats.

That is one coat on the left and two coats on the correct.

Two coats have been all that was wanted to cowl absolutely.

They don’t even appear like the identical trays!

However I wasn’t accomplished but. Let’s fairly them up, we could?

ADD TRANSFERS

I like this one! It’s an oldie and I’ve used it on a number of initiatives earlier than however that’s as a result of it’s so versatile and so many fairly transfers in every set.

Right here’s a few of the previous initiatives I’ve accomplished utilizing these transfers:

I made a decision to make use of the “Residence” one …

…and the “Welcome” one…

I thought-about these two however glad I went with the opposite ones for these trays.

See my hyperlinks above to see how I used these two on previous initiatives.

I lower them to suit…

…after which utilized them.

How ’bout these cute ft above?? Ryder boy hanging out with me. Listed here are a few pictures of my two since I haven’t shared them shortly! I meant to share these on a publish weeks in the past however forgot.

Ryder and his ole fave, “child mattress”. That’s as a result of that’s precisely what it’s!! lol His very first mattress that was in his tiny little crate once we first obtained him. He loves that factor a lot!

Piper, our candy new addition. (she’s a yr previous already, are you able to imagine it?!)

Aren’t these so fairly now?! I simply love the smooth grey backdrop on these.

If you’re new to decor/furnishings transfers, try this publish right here: How To Use Rub On Decor Transfers (Suggestions & Extra!)

TOPCOAT

It’s not essential to seal the paint since our paint doesn’t require it. Nevertheless, the transfers do want some form of safety. You can even add a coat or two of topcoat for added safety to your painted items if desired.

I made a decision to make use of GLOSS this time… I do know, who even am I?!! Haha!!

I’m a flat or matte end lover however hey, gloss has its place too!

And these trays have been shiny to start with and I feel shiny is how they need to keep.

I utilized one coat to every tray.

And accomplished!

See that shine?

This painted melamine mission handed each single “scratch check” I gave it.

The paint doesn’t budge! It’s stable.

Wouldn’t this be fairly within the lobby of your private home on an entry desk to drop keys, letters, and so forth?

This one could be excellent for that too!

Or how about in a visitor bed room crammed with toiletries or issues for his or her keep??

Each would make nice housewarming items!

Portray melamine looks like it will be a no-go. However with the correct prep and proper merchandise you most positively can!

PIN it to put it aside!

Don’t go but! Jump over and go to my buddies’ Trashy Treasures too!

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Have an amazing week!!

xo