Before you get started, know the proper techniques that will allow you to combat these complications so you can generate an attractive, long-lasting finish.
Things You Will Need
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Cover the flooring beneath the Formica walls with fabric dropcloths.
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Clean the Formica walls with soap and a coarse brush. Rinse away all soapy residue, using wet rags. Allow the walls to dry.
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Sand the Formica wall to promote paint adhesion, using a palm sander loaded with 120-grit sandpaper. Sand until the Formica feels slightly rough to your fingertips.
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Wipe down the Formica wall with a tackcloth.
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Apply a thin coat of primer to the wall, using the roller. Smooth the primer, using a paintbrush. Work quickly before the primer begins to dry. Watch closely for sags or runs in the primer and smooth these flaws with the paintbrush.
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Wash the brush with water. Allow the Formica to dry for three hours.
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Apply two thin coats of paint in the same manner as you did the primer. Allow two hours of dry time between coats.
The Drip Cap
- If you want to paint your Formica walls, consider two factors.
- Clean the Formica walls with soap and a coarse brush.
- Watch closely for sags or runs in the primer and smooth these flaws with the paintbrush.
- Wash the brush with water.