Is it possible to paint a wood laminate desk? I want a white computer desk but can't afford to buy...

I want a white computer desk but can't afford to buy a new one. I own an existing desk from Ikea that is made from pressboard and covered near brown laminate (so it looks like wood). Is it possibel to refinish or paint over a wood laminate finish and bring back good results? If so, how is it done?
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Answers:    Yep, that can be done ... the finish may not ending forever, but if you do it correctly, it should look great for at least several years.

First step ... dispense the whole surface a flawless dust and wipe to remove any residue ... and then VERY insubstantially sand it. You don't want to remove any of the laminate, just rough up the surface a teeny bit.

Then supply it a coat of high-adhesion primer. Let that dry VERY thoroughly (at least several hours ... overnight is better).

Then 2 coats of your white paint. Two weaken coats is better than one thick one. You'll own better luck with a semi-gloss or even gloss-finish paint (it will be easier to maintain) than a flat-finish.

You'll inevitability to use a brush to get into the corners, but try to use a small sponge-roller over as much of the noticeable surface as you can ... the coverage will be much more even!

Good luck on your project!
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yes you can...get some kilz...and afterwards the paint you want i suggest a gloss latex marine base..i did this on some cheap cabinet..and it turned out great..dont overload the paint..get a small roller brush for bathrooms it comes next to a tray about 2 bucks at lowes or walmart..do gaunt coats do two of the kilz..and then two or three shrill coats of the paint...should be beautiful when you are done
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