How To Paint Ikea Laminate Furniture + Make it last a long time!

[@itsveemo489]

Thank you sooooo much for this. I’m going to do this to my IKEA furniture cause I outgrew the black and don’t want to waste it lol

[@LolLol-pz5zw]

Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included kzbin.infoUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Love that!

[@jessicahites871]

Great tutorial on how to transform a less expensive piece into a more pricey piece!! Thanks Anika!!

[@icywolf7809]

🤢🤢🤮🤮

[@carmyopteryx]

Amazing! I have a bunch of Ikea furniture that has moved with me several times and now is pretty beat up. I want to upgrade to some nicer pieces in my living room but now I can repurpose the ikea furniture for my craft room and baby's room!

[@a.b.d.3974]

Okay seriously impressed with your organization on your back wall.

[@ssanthosh3344]

Love your ideas and teaching. I tried this after watching your video. Not perfect as yours, but loving it for my son’s room. He loves it too!! Thanks a lot. Silvy

[@blindship5792]

well done! 👏 your kids are so lucky to have such a handy and creative mom!

[@anurag-pvt]

The muted tones and the waves, amazing! Subscribed!

[@ehernandez9570]

This is great. I’m glad you posted this method without actual sanding 👍🏼👍🏼 gonna try this today!

[@alinasimonian1340]

I truly appreciate how handy you are and the power tools ... woohoo!!! I have 2 black coffee tables from IKEA and was wondering if they could be saved. Yes they can!!! Thank you :)

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yes!!! Have fun with the project!!

[@shelleydenison]

I have the same $40 Lack coffee table as every other broke millenial, and I'm wanting to paint it. This video is so helpful!

[@Anikasdiylife]

yay! I hope you love how your project turns out!

[@Lynderella]

What is your favorite strong topcoat? I didn’t see it in the description. Also, I am painting a laminate desk and need a super strong top coat for the desk top as it will be getting lots and lots of use. What do you recommend to keep the top paint protected?

[@cleansoapmind]

you could put an epoxy layer on top.

[@alicedwonderland7733]

'Simple, boring Ikea bookshelf' - I came here to find out how to paint one black just like it ;) Great video though

[@maketheworldabetterplace6657]

Me too 😂 front white to black lol

[@spdandme1453]

Same 😂

[@WE-uf5jq]

Sameeeee

[@brachanigri8956]

Me too!!!

[@anonymousanonymous-tw3wm]

🤣

[@misapetr]

Hi Anika, superb video and so helpful! just one question, you mentioned that after the first coat of latex primer you can use other versions of primer e.g. water base? Have you tried it? In our paint shop the lady was not sure if the water based colour/primer is going to hold on to the first coat of latex primer. Is it safer to use the latex based paint after the latex primer or can we go ahead even with water based paint? thank you

[@jodyhakala-ristow7014]

Yeah we can use power tools you go girl you’re amazing creative wonderful I love the little stripes on the side to the add a bit of color I need to get my own power tools at home besides just a drill

[@shamma926]

Thank you so much I’ve hated the color for years, its time to change it!!

[@crististreulea]

Hi, now, after 2 years, how shelf's doing? Paint is in good condition or have a lot of scratches?

[@lisalancaster4419]

Thank you so much for this video! By far the most comprehensive video I’ve seen on painting laminate furniture.

[@MJ-hc9xj]

Just what I needed, thanks. Would you know roughly how much shellac-based primer you used for this project? Also, does the book shelf smell at all after curing?

[@joyallado]

Hi! I’m glad I stumbled upon this video. Which semi gloss paint do you recommend?

[@Anikasdiylife]

I have used the following paints with great long-lasting results: Behr Marquee semi-gloss latex paint Behr’s cabinet paint (this is semigloss as well.)

[@michellek.i5153]

This is so cool! Great job 👏 I've been wanting to paint some ikea bookshelves and this just gave the motivation I needed 😁

[@montsergirl]

This is so cute! You did such an amazing job! 🙌

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!! 😊

[@everydayanalyst]

Great job! Love the way accents you added. Now that I know about the shellac primer I might give painting one of my laminate shelves another go.

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great job. Thanks for sharing. Did you in the end use two coatings of the shellac based primer, or one? You were talking about one, but it seemed to me that the second coating was similar to the first. Can you put water-based paint on a shellac based primer? I didn't know that.

[@LissiK]

I found your video tutorial and excellent step by step process for painting IKEA furniture! Thank you! I am planning out painting my not-sold-at-ikea-anymore dining room table bench. Should I disassemble before prepping/painting? Also since my family will be actively using it for sitting at the table, I'm assuming it would need a sturdy top coat...maybe two. What would you recommend? Thank you!

[@sulindajon9228]

Your bookshelf turned out awesome! I am new to your channel and the reason I looked at your video was because you were painting Ikea furniture which I have some of. Because it's reasonably priced. This was such a great idea and I'm like you everything has a place and a place for everything. Thank you for sharing your experience I'm one of your new subscribers! Good luck!

[@HyperTriggerEx]

Just asking for a bit of advice. I’ve bought some IKEA inserts to go into a Kallax unit, it’s states on the website that they are fiberboard and coated in acrylic paint. Will this method work in repainting them or will another or easier method apply? Thanks :).

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yes. It definitely will.

[@BKDDY]

Thinking about doing this since I miss the old turquoise kallax/expedit ikea used to sell.

[@Anikasdiylife]

yes... me too :)

[@alaeddinabugrara3309]

wow super detailed and clear thank you so much this was very helpful

[@shaguftayasmin2291]

This is awesome. I am thinking to paint my IKEA Kallax shelf. It will help me.

[@brianhardaway9716]

You are Wonderful!! Nothing a Man likes more than a Woman that can use Handtools and Power Tools. Very good idea, and planning makes the job easier and goes faster. Thanks for the idea.

[@yasminhussain8682]

Wow! it turned out to be amazing 👏

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mariaburgos5949]

Love the video, great for the encouragement to paint my shoe cabinet. I was trying to find the link for the high performance top coat since I want my cabinet to be a matte finish but couldn't find it. Can you please let me know which one would you recommend?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Here is the link amzn.to/3wbrU0w

[@Carmen_Lee_Co]

This looks fab! ❤

[@manuelahelenafernandes9798]

So many great ideas! Thank you!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad you like them!

[@dreamweaver221]

Nice job!!! I love the way you divided the shelves.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!

[@MrInvaderGirr]

Looks great! Is it holding up well?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Its holding ip amazingly. Its been a year and the kids pull out books all the time. There are no scuffs at all

[@greenman7yyy]

I didn't want to like this but you did a very nice job. You deserve it!!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you so much 😀

[@aragorn_dg800]

Nicely explained. Thanks!

[@nicholetoscano2911]

Hi! Love your work! I’m looking to convert old billy bookcases to use outdoors. I used it for a party and in one day the laminate peeled off in some areas. What wood and sealer do you recommend using to basically cover the melamine under the laminate (removing the laminate)😬

[@KagomeMorino]

The billy bookcases are not actually wood there more like wood shavings and glue made into panels. That type of material should really never be near moisture because it soaks it up and falls apart.

[@ConflictedSwitch]

Would it be easier to prime and paint it before assembly?

[@ianpeden2906]

That's what I would do.

[@trudi1962]

If it was an old one, would you pull it apart?

[@rupabrooks]

I would like to try this on a white Billy bookcase but question how if the paint will hold up. I want this to be functional bookcase with actual books sliding in and out daily. Would this method work? Two professional painters can't to give me a quote but as soon as they saw the texture and surface of the Billy (laminate, melamine, not real wood) they said it cannot be painted. You did a great job.

[@Anikasdiylife]

I painted this last September so we are coming up on one year. It is holding up great. The kids use it and there is hardly any wear and tear.

[@donnacalnan7063]

Wow!how beautiful!thankyou for sharing your wonderful works of art,you are such a talented lady!I will definitely be watching in future!even though I won't be able to do any big items of furniture, I shall definitely be trying to adapt your ideas to something smaller,that I can have a go of! Or simply watching to see the fabulous finished results!Thankyou so much!from Donna ,in South Wales.UK 🥰🥰🥰 xxx

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you so much!!

[@manicamanico1579]

You are my idol now

[@Anikasdiylife]

that is so sweet!

[@liellesoaps7456]

Awesome I was just trying to think of a way to Sal age this, since it’s still a good piece!

[@jeanicebryant56]

Hi, My granddaughter spilled acetone on my white cabinet and I didn't know what to do so I was given your video to watch and now I can paint it and do what you did to make it look nicer I think I'm gonna make each drawer a different color like you did. You're amazing thanks so much.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad you found it helpful! Have fun with the project

[@thursby17]

That looks absolutely fantastic. I will be utilizing the divider idea on my Kallax unit.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you

[@xtina1610]

Beautiful! I'm looking to add some detail painting on the front and sides of my ikea bookshelf. Would you do the same thing?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Sure!

[@pauliclayton6638]

brilliant - very talented lady

[@michaellalwani3845]

I Have Small Encyclopedia Library back in garage room.Wooden room Just planing to Apply wood coler

[@naimahq8739]

*DING* subscribed.

[@zerolv30000]

Do you get this primer from home depot? I'm trying to paint this desk surface I bought from Ikea which was white to black. Any tips on the paint I should be using? Stain?

[@claudettewells1807]

I am so inspired! WOW- great work!

[@ACrunner88]

Do you recommend painting pieces before assembling if you have that option?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yes!! Absolutely. That is the best way.

[@Faisals_Adventures]

Great Job Anika!

[@momotama-1022]

Great video!!Thank you 💕 May I ask you how long did you finish this work?

[@Patyx42]

Awesome project!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!

[@TheMeylie]

Super helpful. Thanks Love the result🥰

[@lolaelamoura]

I am in love with this. Quick question, do i have to sand it until its a bit white ? To remove the existing dark brown color or just a quick sanding ?! I have exactly the same shelving unit as you have.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Just a little bit to rough it up - it will just look scratched up.

[@thesoundofeverything8023]

Very nice thank you.very creative

[@Anikasdiylife]

thank you!

[@agpp32154]

Hi, so do I ONLY use the BIN primer for first and second coating or did you use any white paint? Thank you and this is so helpful!

[@Anikasdiylife]

I used BIN primer for one coat and regular primer for the second coat and then two coats of paint. You can use only 2 coats of BIN primer if you like but that stuff is expensive so I like to use it for only one coat.

[@peachpuddin]

That turned out amazing!!!

[@talullaf4668]

In the video you said you would put a top coat suggestion if you are using a satin or matte paint in the comments. But I don’t see it.

[@lexibriseno4573]

So, what’s your favorite white paint? 😊 Lol I am going to be doing this to a Grey IKEA dresser that we have! I’m going to be painting it white! Great video, such a big help! Awesome job 👍🏻

[@Anikasdiylife]

My favorite is Alabaster by Sherwin Williams

[@estermejia4693]

@@Anikasdiylife did you use interior or exterior paint??

[@bleakaf]

Great tutorial and end result :)

[@jesussaves8502]

This was beautiful!

[@reshmadsouza8413]

Hi I just applied one layer of primer after light sanding.and if I scratch it with my nails it peels off. Is that normal?

[@javz49]

love it, very creative

[@rickywilson8397]

Hi really love your ideas Just for the products you use Are you in UK or USA Thank you

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks! I am in the USA

[@Dream1Eater]

So cool!! Thanks for the video 😊

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks for watching!

[@zengirl1733]

If only using one color, how much paint would I need? Would one quart be enough or should I buy a gallon? Thanks!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yes, I think a quart should be enough.

[@Slimebiter]

This was really interesting, thank you!

[@jelmagorter]

With the primer that you used, does the paint / primer scratch off the shelf easily? I once painted an Ikea table using only paint and it scratches off very quickly. I'm just wondering when done properly the way you did it would the paint slush primer scratch easily?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Nope. It doesn’t. It needs to cure completely - about a week or so. I actually painted this last September and it is still as good as it was. You can easily run a fingernail across with no scratches

[@laneyhallam4226]

wow. good job

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@estermejia4693]

What paint did you use for the shelves and waves??

[@Lolikuki-g3]

Thank you I am about to do mine 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️😀

[@rt-qe9xw]

This is great. I wanted to stain the bookcase I have. Can I stain the ikea furniture (billy bookcase specifically)?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Unfortunately, you can’t stain the Ikea laminate furniture

[@rt-qe9xw]

Hi @@Anikasdiylife it says it's birch wood veneer. I don't know if it's the same or different.

[@glen_coco6110]

This is brilliant, gonna try it...thanks

[@maisonjilstouch8495]

wow so amazing love it!

[@maamlanz4914]

i like your idea, it is great and amazing

[@artjournalsco5096]

What kind of ear protection are you using. I saw some ear plugs around your neck. Just curious I am looking for some and wondered how good those are. Also love the shelf!!

[@Anikasdiylife]

I use the ISOTUNES 2.0. I like it a lot. It is small and gives me the same noise reduction as some of the larger earmuffs. ALso, you can use ANIKA10 coupon code to get $10 off if you decide to buy.

[@artjournalsco5096]

@@Anikasdiylife thanks so much!!

[@darinl9405]

Wow..Great idea! Thank you.

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Great result

[@estelasanchez.]

WOW!!!!!! THat's amazing!! You're amazing!!! I have so many questions... i just don't know where to start...

[@Anikasdiylife]

Get started! And let me know your questions!

[@ameancheiz]

Hi. May i know the paint you use is oil paint or chalk paint?

[@sandramatthews2878]

Looks good

[@rashidmehmood9621]

Veryy nice heyyy Anika.

[@NessaT419]

Looks great!

[@raffehdecor543]

Wow

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!

[@lorraineblack183]

Fantastic, thank you

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you too!

[@loriep3809]

so cool

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!

[@MaMa-rx5jz]

This Is genius !!!!!

[@Carla-bk3zu]

Could you use beyond paint on ikea laminate furniture?

[@leilanipatrick111]

Beautiful!

[@GothicKittyMadness]

can we use a mini electric sander if we have one?

[@RAMNIKK]

If I am not wrong you used the same primer twice and the the colour ?

[@Anikasdiylife]

I actually used the BIN primer, regular primer then the paint.

[@mariaabreu9085]

Did you seal it?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Based on the type of paint you use, apply a topcoat. If I use semi-gloss paint, I usually leave the project alone with no topcoat. Check out the details in the project post for the products I used :)

[@LeaxEditz]

I REALLY want to paint my shelf white. Its currently brown, which really doesn’t fit my wallpaper. And I don’t want to buy new stuff because it would be super expensive for someone like me

[@iseladiharce]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@debbiepochmann2156]

Anika mentioned that she would link to her guide about how to paint IKEA furniture that has a wood surface. Anyone know where I can find that?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Hi Debbie, you can find it here - www.anikasdiylife.com/paint-unfinished-pine-furniture/

[@nataliqstoeva7786]

Can I paint Besta cabinets with chalk paint without primer?