hello88 2 Report post Posted July 30, 2007 I've a not so pleasant looking shoe rack which we bought 2 years ago to hide inside the storeroom. Recently decided to bring it out. Anyone got any idea if we can buy special paint to paint over the laminates? Hope to change the colour to something more presentable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gendon 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2007 I've a not so pleasant looking shoe rack which we bought 2 years ago to hide inside the storeroom. Recently decided to bring it out. Anyone got any idea if we can buy special paint to paint over the laminates? Hope to change the colour to something more presentable.Yes, u can try Self-Fix shop where u can get Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer Sealer. This product has water-based or oil-based primer. The paint's consistency is thicker than a normal paint, and no need to sand or prep the surface, just make sure the surface is free of dust and grease. After u paint with one thin coat of the Zinsser primer, up to u whether u want to apply a second thin coat to make sure all exposed surface is covered neatly. After that when dry, u can paint over with any paint colour u like, be it a spray paint or brush-on. Then when coloured paints are dried, u can spray with Krylon Acrylic Crystal Clear Spray (can find at Art Friend shop @ Ngee Ann City) as a finishing coat. U can check these links for the products' specs as mentioned above:Zinsser Primer SealerKrylon Acrylic Crystal Clear SprayHope that helps Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hello88 2 Report post Posted July 30, 2007 Yes, u can try Self-Fix shop where u can get Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer Sealer. This product has water-based or oil-based primer. The paint's consistency is thicker than a normal paint, and no need to sand or prep the surface, just make sure the surface is free of dust and grease. After u paint with one thin coat of the Zinsser primer, up to u whether u want to apply a second thin coat to make sure all exposed surface is covered neatly. After that when dry, u can paint over with any paint colour u like, be it a spray paint or brush-on. Then when coloured paints are dried, u can spray with Krylon Acrylic Crystal Clear Spray (can find at Art Friend shop @ Ngee Ann City) as a finishing coat. U can check these links for the products' specs as mentioned above:Zinsser Primer SealerKrylon Acrylic Crystal Clear SprayHope that helps Cheers!thanks for the valuable info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gendon 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2007 thanks for the valuable info You're welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivan 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2009 I've a not so pleasant looking shoe rack which we bought 2 years ago to hide inside the storeroom. Recently decided to bring it out. Anyone got any idea if we can buy special paint to paint over the laminates? Hope to change the colour to something more presentable. erm... i dont think u shd paint over. if u wanna change the colour y dont you jz buy new laminate and relay. DIY more saving. although u need some skill but it still work. I saw my uncle did it. jz choose a rite laminate and it gv u total fresh look. tell me if u need any recomm. lucks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pussycatdoll 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2009 erm... i dont think u shd paint over. if u wanna change the colour y dont you jz buy new laminate and relay. DIY more saving. although u need some skill but it still work. I saw my uncle did it. jz choose a rite laminate and it gv u total fresh look. tell me if u need any recomm. lucks! yup i agreed! Juz relay the laminates. Moreovr, u can get the laminates fr many co... e.g evershine, lamchuan etc.. luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabiantan 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 yup i agreed! Juz relay the laminates. Moreovr, u can get the laminates fr many co... e.g evershine, lamchuan etc.. luck! Hi, any idea where to get those laminates. Am sourcing for it. Any cheap realiable ones? Tks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blossomflower 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2009 I've a not so pleasant looking shoe rack which we bought 2 years ago to hide inside the storeroom. Recently decided to bring it out. Anyone got any idea if we can buy special paint to paint over the laminates? Hope to change the colour to something more presentable. is your rack cost you alot?? sometimes is whether is it practical to go thru the hazzel of buying the laminates, glue n relay onto the surface..there are alot of laminate suppliers at woodland area, think 1 pieces of laminate cost around $20plus to $40plus..thinking of going there to buy, bring home, buy glue to stick on it, spending time to trim side nicely as it is to be display **** hall area, and blah blah.. if it is not a very big one, maybe you can consider to buy 1 nice one or custom made 1 instead?? just a little suggestion ..no offence and hope dont mind.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12digit 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2009 is your rack cost you alot?? sometimes is whether is it practical to go thru the hazzel of buying the laminates, glue n relay onto the surface..there are alot of laminate suppliers at woodland area, think 1 pieces of laminate cost around $20plus to $40plus..thinking of going there to buy, bring home, buy glue to stick on it, spending time to trim side nicely as it is to be display **** hall area, and blah blah.. if it is not a very big one, maybe you can consider to buy 1 nice one or custom made 1 instead?? just a little suggestion ..no offence and hope dont mind.. Can let me know which part of Woodlands are the laminate suppliers located at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
