Good sealer for paint?

12 years ago

DH and I undertook a budget-friendly makeover of our half walls. They were wallpapered with oak trim- we scraped off wallpaper and added crown molding and wood laminate, then painted them white. We did the wood laminate because we couldn't afford bead board at this moment, and figured we could switch it out later on. As I was painting the laminate, I noticed that it wasn't sticking on very well. The paint seemed to bubble up. But after three coats, they looked pretty good- only problem is they are VERY easily scratched. Is there a way to seal the paint? Or are we doomed because of the laminate we used?

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Christopher Nelson Wallcovering and Painting
12 years ago
You put the laminate on the walls?

Did you prime first?
Michael
12 years ago
The laminate will not hold the paint unless it's primed with bonding primer like Gripper or other comparable product.

You need to start over. If the first coat isn't adhering, neither will any subsequent coats.

Remove the paint.
Dull the surface.
Wash with ammonia/water solution to remove any wax.
Prime with bonding primer.
Repaint with two coats.
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Faron79
12 years ago
Yeah...if you mean "actual FLOORING laminate, OR a countertop-laminate"....

Painting that stuff is like painting your Teflon frypans!

You MAY be able to pull off your paint in SHEETS, since it's not adhering anyway...
Follow Brushworks notes to the "T" here.

Faron