For this project I used the following:
- primer by Sherwin Williams
- small foam roller
- small paint brush for small areas
- paint stick for mixing
- paint tray
- rag
- gloves
- sand paper block (grade unknown)
- grey paint
This desk is all laminate, so I used a primer by Sherwin Williams with a low odor formula that I had in storage. For this project I did not sand before priming because this primer adheres wonderfully.
After the primer was dry, I lightly sanded it in order for the paint to go on smoothly. I did not want to use extra chemicals in my paint and since I used a small roller, I did not have to worry about brush strokes. I cleaned off the dust with a rag to prep for painting.
I primed once, sanded lightly and then painted the desk with two coats of a satin finish grey paint, I waited until it dried in between coats. Below is the final finish.
I waxed it a little with dark tinted furniture wax to add a bit of an aged look, but nothing major. It'll do for now until I change my mind and give it another color or look with new hardware.
What do you think?
