Steps To Whitewash Laminate Furniture
In order to whitewash Laminate Furniture, the users need to follow certain steps which are mentioned below:
- Dishwashing Soap: Begin with mixing the 3 to 4 drops of the dishwashing soap in the bucket of the water, and then clean the work area, the cleaned surface will make the work much better, once completed with the wiping then allow it to dry completely.
- Sand: Now the next step is to gently sand the furniture with the help of the 120 grit sandpaper, but it is advisable not to sand firmly, sand with very light hands. Sanding will help the surface to catch the Whitewash better.
- Wipe: Once the sanding is done then wipe the furniture with the help of clean lint-free cotton cloth.
- Primer: Now its time to apply the thin coat of the primer with the help of the paintbrush, let the prime to dry completely.
- Paint: The next step is to add water to the white latex paint, the customer can get the look they want simply add more water for the thinner solution, the more thinner means the whitewash will be sheer.
- Apply: Apply the paint to the furniture with the sponge brush, the flat finish for the latex paint is the best option for reproducing the chalky look. Let the paint to completely dry for almost 24 hours.
- Seal: Now finally Seal the paint with the two coats of water-based latex varnish, for the varnish paint brush works well. Allow the varnish to dry completely.