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

[@jessicahites871]

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

[@icywolf7809]

🤢🤢🤮🤮

[@a.b.d.3974]

Okay seriously impressed with your organization on your back wall.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@crististreulea]

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

[@anurag-pvt]

The muted tones and the waves, amazing! Subscribed!

[@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!!

[@ehernandez9570]

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

[@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]

🤣

[@lisalancaster4419]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@yasminhussain8682]

Wow! it turned out to be amazing 👏

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Carmen_Lee_Co]

This looks fab! ❤

[@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?

[@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.

[@dreamweaver221]

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

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!

[@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.)

[@shamma926]

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

[@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 😁

[@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?

[@manuelahelenafernandes9798]

So many great ideas! Thank you!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad you like them!

[@BKDDY]

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

[@Anikasdiylife]

yes... me too :)

[@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

[@Carla-bk3zu]

Could you use beyond paint on ikea laminate furniture?

[@pauliclayton6638]

brilliant - very talented lady

[@shaguftayasmin2291]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@thesoundofeverything8023]

Very nice thank you.very creative

[@Anikasdiylife]

thank you!

[@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!!

[@greenman7yyy]

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

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you so much 😀

[@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.

[@Dream1Eater]

So cool!! Thanks for the video 😊

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaellalwani3845]

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

[@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.

[@estermejia4693]

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

[@nataliqstoeva7786]

Can I paint Besta cabinets with chalk paint without primer?

[@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!

[@rado1339]

Hi! Spray painting on laminate(2:28)? Realy?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Not spray painting. Using a paint sprayer.

[@Faisals_Adventures]

Great Job Anika!

[@GothicKittyMadness]

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

[@alaeddinabugrara3309]

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

[@thursby17]

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

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you

[@javz49]

love it, very creative

[@aragorn_dg800]

Nicely explained. Thanks!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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/

[@Patyx42]

Awesome project!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@peachpuddin]

That turned out amazing!!!

[@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.

[@bleakaf]

Great tutorial and end result :)

[@TheMeylie]

Super helpful. Thanks Love the result🥰

[@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

[@katievoigt7313]

What topcoat did you use?

[@Anikasdiylife]

It is by general finishes and I put a link in the original post which is now in the video description. Thank you for asking!

[@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.

[@viviankraemer5524]

What top coat do you recommend?

[@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!

[@ACrunner88]

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

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yes!! Absolutely. That is the best way.

[@pinkcashmere1908]

Hey, looking for the link to paint the pine furniture but I don't see it.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks for letting me know. Here you go - www.anikasdiylife.com/paint-unfinished-pine-furniture/

[@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 :)

[@juless143]

What topcoats did you use? its not in the description box

[@liellesoaps7456]

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

[@rashidmehmood9621]

Veryy nice heyyy Anika.

[@ameancheiz]

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

[@manicamanico1579]

You are my idol now

[@Anikasdiylife]

that is so sweet!

[@momotama-1022]

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

[@claudettewells1807]

I am so inspired! WOW- great work!

[@maisonjilstouch8495]

wow so amazing love it!

[@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?

[@jesussaves8502]

This was beautiful!

[@laneyhallam4226]

wow. good job

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@naimahq8739]

*DING* subscribed.

[@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.

[@lydmo8287]

What kind or brand of paint did you use?

[@Anikasdiylife]

I am using Behr cabinet paint.

[@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

[@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.

[@Lolikuki-g3]

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

[@amaniali3686]

What the white paint you used?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Behr cabinet paint in SW Alabaster :D

[@lorraineblack183]

Fantastic, thank you

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you too!

[@maamlanz4914]

i like your idea, it is great and amazing

[@sandramatthews2878]

Looks good

[@archanarajagopalan6696]

Great video

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@NessaT419]

Looks great!

[@raffehdecor543]

Wow

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Great result

[@glen_coco6110]

This is brilliant, gonna try it...thanks

[@darinl9405]

Wow..Great idea! Thank you.