While liquid deglosser can help cut down on the amount of time and effort you have to put in it s not always a sandpaper substitute.
Can you use sander deglosser on laminate.
If you want to paint laminate or veneer then you have to be extra careful because one wrong step can mean the paint will scratch right off.
After doing a lot of research we decided to use deglosser to prep our cabinets instead of sanding them.
Prior to using any of our products you should always read the entire label including all cautions.
If you do get it on your skin be sure to wash the area immediately with soap and water.
This should remove the shine from the finish.
With ready you just spray it on your piece of furniture let it sit for a few minutes then wipe it off with a cloth.
A copy of the current label is linked to this webpage.
There are two deglossers i use regularly.
But a liquid sander deglosser is easier and faster.
Every surface should be cleaned before it s painted but painting over clear finishes like varnish or polyurethane requires extra care to ensure that the new paint bonds well.
Wipe down the piece you re planning to paint and then apply 2 coats of primer.
You can also use just regular medium grit sandpaper without a power sander as well it will just take you a good bit longer.
Use a painter s mask to ensure you do not breathe in any sanding dust if sanding or chemicals from the deglosser.
If you do this you ll want to use a deglosser that says liquid sander not just a cleaning deglosser.
Ready and klean strip sander deglosser.
Thorough sanding is one way to prepare the surface.
Let the primer dry for 7 days before putting on the.
I have a tutorial here about using power sanders if you need it.
Since its only function is to remove gloss you may need to use regular sandpaper if your project requires you to smooth the surface.
When working with liquid sandpaper deglosser make sure you do not get it on your skin and to wear protective eyewear and gloves.
I waited about 30 minutes after deglossing and then i painted my first coat of olympic self priming semi gloss paint in eiffel tower.
Since they had the laminate on top of them which i had peeled off they had a texture from the adhesive otherwise we would have used the deglosser on the doors as well.
I was assured by both the internet ha and the people at the hardware store this would be enough to help the paint stick.
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However they do not provide you with all of the information needed to use the product safely and effectively.