Can't be done you say? Here's the proof:
Total Cost: $11
Supplies Needed:
Zissner Cover Stain Primer in white
Whatever color paint you'd like for your project (I used white spray paint)
Clear lacquer spray or polyurethane
Foam paint roller
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| Ignore the dog toy, I didn't notice it when I was taking the photo. |
I bought a laminate table top from the Salvation Army for $7. I purchased a 2x4x12 piece of wood at Lowe's for $5 and had them cut it into 4 pieces at 29" each. I bolted the legs on and painted the entire table and legs in Zinsser Cover Stain Primer.
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| This is the primer |
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| I used a 4" foam roller to paint with and stored it in a ziplock bag in the freezer between coats so it wouldn't dry out |
I did three coats to ensure maximum coverage. FYI It is really stinky even with adequate ventilation. Then I used interior/exterior spray paint and did two coats of white paint followed by two coats of clear gloss spray lacquer. After a few days of airing out the paint fumes dissipated and now we have a dining set. Not bad for a couple hours of work and 18 bucks.
Here are some other tutorials I found on Pinterest:
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