Painting Laminate Furniture

I originally posted this over here but wanted to share it on This Pinterest Life since the idea came from scrolling through a million google images and Pinterest pins.

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

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.

This is the primer

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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