"Many great IKEA hacks begin with paint. But while you may know how to paint a room and how to paint wood furniture, painting IKEA furniture can be a different beast entirely. That's because while the retailer features furniture made from a range of materials, its most common is particleboard covered in laminate. The combo is super affordable, which makes it a great option for budget-friendly projects, but the slick surface can be tough to paint for a lasting finish that doesn't bubble or peel."
"Over the years, I've painted a number of IKEA pieces, including the same BILLY bookshelves five different times for five different looks. (And those bookshelves lasted through three homes over nine years!) In that time, I've developed a go-to method for painting that relies on the crucial step of priming. I've found that's more important than any other step - even sanding!"
"Even knowing how important priming is, there was an instance recently where I was trying to quickly finish a room project and I cut corners, applying paint to the raw surface without a bonding primer. Needless to say, it looked like it had been ravaged by an animal's claws just a few weeks later. Lesson learned: When it comes to painting laminate furniture, you really cannot afford to skip steps."
IKEA furniture is often particleboard covered in laminate, producing a slick surface that resists paint and can bubble or peel if not prepped. Painting laminate successfully requires specific materials: a bonding primer suitable for laminate, a sealer, and quality paint. Priming is the most crucial step and more impactful than sanding for adhesion and longevity. Skipping or rushing prep leads to peeling and an uneven finish, sometimes within weeks. Careful disassembly, systematic priming, sealing, and proper paint application yield a durable, attractive painted IKEA piece that withstands regular use.
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