Welcome Paint Lovers…
Last week I gave you another glimpse at my master bedroom makeover.
I received 2 nightstands from my brother-in-law… free, decent shape, but laminate.
There were a few chips and scrapes. I used wood filler to patch up the imperfections.
Once the wood filler was dried I sanded over those areas till smooth. I didn’t sand the rest of the piece.
Zinsser’s Bulls Eye Water Based Primer…
This primer is great for covering laminate! It sticks like no other primer I’ve tried. No sanding needed!
I put on 2 coats on primer and then 2 coats of Valspar’s white paint.
I used a foam brush & roller.
Bye-bye laminate!
So what have you been painting?
Power of Paint Party Rules:
This is a PAINT party… so pretty please, link-up only paint related projects.
I HATE deleting!
Please put my NEW nifty POPP button (you can find it up in my menu bar’s BUTTONS) in your blog post or a link back to this party somewhere on your blog… that way others from your blog can check out all the paint projects too.
Maryann,
Thanks for hosting the party!
Wow! The nightstand looks so great~very professional finish!
Kim
Adorable little nightstand. It's amazing what paint can do. — Thanks for hosting!
Wow! You really did a transformation on those nightstands. They look wonderful! Thanks for hosting today!
Hi Maryann,
Your nightstand looks so fresh now and the tulips in the milk glass vase enhance it so well! I found a laminate 70s/80s French provincial bedside table on the side of the road recently. Having never painted anything but wood, I wasn't sure what do with it, but I wasn't about to pass by free furniture! LOL Thanks to you, now I know!
Erin
What a great transformation Maryann! It sure doesn't look like laminate now! Thanks so much for hosting!
The night stand looks great, beautiful paint job! Did you use any poly or finishing wax for a protection coat?
The nightstands look great! I love the white with those cute handles in silver. So clean and refreshed
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sooo cute! love the hardware!
I haven't got anything to link up.
I must get busy with some projects. It's just sooo cold and ugly here.
ohhh, I may have something tomorrow.
later!
gail
Hi Maryann!
My name is Tonya & I am new to your paint party! I found your button on another site! I linked up 2 of my projects (hope thats okay…I am #29 & #30.) You did a fantastic job on that nightstand! It looks great! Thanks for the info on the primer for laminate…great tip!!
Great project and I love the "Love and Respect" book!
Thank you for the Primer info!! Where did you find it at? I can't wait to try it!! Thanks again!
Thanks Maryann for the Bullseye tip. I'm thinking about painting a laminate cabinet myself and I'm happy to hear you had such good luck with this primer! Beautiful!
Susan
Simply beautiful:-)
Thanks for hosting, hugs Biljana
the nighstands looks so modern and cool! i see tons of projects i am going to check out later!
momof3girls ~ I got the primer at Lowes, but I'm pretty sure Home Depot sells it too.
gorgeous redo on the nightstands! great job!
I didn't paint a darn thing this week, but I had to come see what everyone else did. LOVE the job you did on those nightstands! What did you use on the hardware?
Thanks so much for the tip about the Zinser, I have a pedestal table to repaint. It isn't laminate but a high gloss lacquer and I was wondering what in the world I could use to primer it, sounds like the Zinser will do the trick. Thanks for hosting the linky party also!
Maryann,
I have just now emailed you with my information regarding a recent giveaway. Please let me know if you don't receive it.
Also, thanks so much for posting this project. There's a laminate shelving system in my daughters room that we've had for years and I've been wanting to paint to match her other stuff, but have been scared to do so. Thanks again. Have a blessed day!
Visiting from Beyond The Picket Fence. Nice work on the nightstand. It's refreshing to see something that is not distressed for a change.
Hi Maryann! First,thanks for visiting and leaving your sweet comment, I appreciate it! And I'm also glad you did because I found your blog and this helpful painting info, and a good party to boot!
that look awesome Maryann! I keep missing this party. I must visit too early in the day for it. I'll check again next week!
Maryann-
I just wanted to come back over here and tell you I found this post to be very helpful.
I've got a hand full of pieces that are laminate that I'd like freshen up with paint.
Glad you posted this…am making not of the Zinsser Primer.
Thanks!
Pat
Any tips on how to protect an old cement basement floor after painting it?! I painted over ours (previously painted a long time ago) to look like a hockey rink & race track but it’s coming up & exposing raw, dusty cement below…willing to do it again for the LAST time & wondering if there’s something like Verathane for cement floors? Any feedback is greatly appreciated