https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-home-decor-q Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:50:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-home-decor-q#post-443949 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:35:42 +0000 chewyspaghetti 443949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much ladies- I knew you would come through! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-home-decor-q#post-443632 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:12:02 +0000 Vani 443632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Khris, a couple of years ago I spray painted a pre-fab bookcase and I agree - it does get a little expensive. I had to use 8-10 cans to get a smooth finish and full coverage (it had one of cheapy wood looking laminatey finishes). If you are handy with a paint brush, using acrylic paint will stretch your dollar. Apply one coat of paint, let fully dry, sand lightly and then apply second coat. You can use Krylon spray primer to prime. That is what I used on the dresser that I re-finished and I still have some left in the one can I used. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-home-decor-q#post-443625 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:06:22 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 443625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've done a lot of painting projects. I clean with TSP and rinse well. For a smooth surface, I use a super adhering primer. I am not sure if the same brands are available in the U.S. I find para is excellent. Then paint.</p> <p>The krylon plastic paint is good but you would need a lot of cans and it can get expensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-home-decor-q#post-443604 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:36:51 +0000 KikiG 443604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! Here you go:</p> <p><a href="http://livingwithlindsay.com/2009/05/how-to-paint-laminate-furniture.html" rel="nofollow">http://livingwithlindsay.com/2.....iture.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-home-decor-q#post-443593 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:17:29 +0000 Elly 443593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would actually do a Krylon for plastics matte spray paint. I have had great luck painting laminate with that, especially with a light sanding to prep. If you get your spray paint technique down it actually provides a nicer finish than a brush or roller can on a non-porous surface like those bookcases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-home-decor-q#post-443577 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:58:00 +0000 chewyspaghetti 443577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one of those pre-fab fiberboard bookcases (like from Ikea or Target) that I'd like to paint. Does anyone if there is a paint that will stick to that kind of surface, and how do I prep it for paint? </p>