But melamine is susceptible to wea. It might get scratched and nicked with everyday use. But you might extend the life of your melamine counters or cabinets by painting them. The Spruce / Margot Cavin Preparation Prepare the surface so that the paint will stick over the long term. Improperly applied paint will peel. Begin by deglossing and roughening the melamine with sandpaper orliquid deglosser. The Spruce / Margot Cavin...

Paint doesnt stick as well to a metal surface as it does to wood or plaster. Also, metal is prone to oxidation and rust. Read on for our guide on how to paint metal. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Types of Metal Paint Metal paints come in oil-based and water-based brush-on or spray-can versions. Oil-based paint is trickier to work with, but the results are longer lasting. Learn more about choosing paint types and several steps needed to prepare the metal for painting....

Ombre is an inexpensive way to add color and texture to your wall. Its not complicated if you prep the wall and paints before you dive in creating the ombre effect. Choose two adjacent shades on the color wheel for a subtle effect. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Keep in mind that the more significant the difference in colors, the more dramatic the result. You may need to do some experimenting to find the perfect hue....

The Spruce / Tessa Cooper OSB, or oriented strand board, has a flaked appearance and bumpy texture. OSB is made of many layers of chipped-up lower-grade wood; these are the strands. These strands are arranged flat and then oriented perpendicular to each other. The Spruce / Tessa Cooper Cross-hatched strands impregnated with resins help create stability in OSB. Oriented strand board is primarily intended to be a functional board, not a finished board....

But oil-based paint isn’t perfect. The most significant issue with oil-based paint is that it’s becoming more and more difficult to find. Using Latex Paint Over Oil-Based Paint Latex paint can be successfully painted over fully-cured oil-based paint. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Latex paint cures from the outside in. It develops an outer skin and then slowly hardens inside due to evaporation. But oil-based paint has no water; it does not evaporate....

Yet wallpaper is finicky stuff to remove. Somepatches may come offwith ease, with other areas simply refusing to budge. The alternative is to paint over the wallpaper. T-Immagini / Getty Images Can You Paint Over Wallpaper? Yes, it’s possible for you to paint over wallpaper. However, this isn’t as simple as rolling paint over the paper and letting it dry. The wallpaper must be cleaned, repaired, and primed with multiple coats before it’s ready for paint....

Read on for our guide on how to paint plastic. Work on old cardboard rather than on sheet plastic. Paint soaks into the cardboard but tends to smear on sheet plastic. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic The cap should be sealed tightly when the can is not in use. Scrub the plastic with a rag or sponge. Thoroughly rinse the surface with cool, clean water, so that no suds remain....

A guide to prepping and painting treated wood. Pressure-treated wood, too, has a uniform brown color, and its surface is pocked with injection holes. Prepare Pressure-Treated Wood for Painting Older, dirty pressure-treated wood will need to be cleaned. domin_domin / Getty Images Areas closer to the ground get dirtier due to splashing. Shaded sections may develop mold and moss. To avoid these issues, test the wood for moisture content. The Spruce / Kevin Norris...

Bumpy, flaking rust hardly looks conducive to a beautiful paint job. But arustedmetal item can be preserved and revitalized with proper cleaning, priming, and painting. Basics of Painting Rusted Metal Can You Paint on the Rust Itself? The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Whenever possible, it is always best to sand off the rust and expose onlybare, unrusted metalfor painting. This paint should always be laid on top of a primer designed for metal....

Stucco is unique from other home exterior surfaces because it is highly textured, coarse, and porous. It’s also durable, affordable, and easily conforms to different surfaces. There are two types of stucco, traditional and synthetic; both require pre-washing and back rolling. nano / Getty Images To prep the surface, pressure-wash the stucco. Because stucco is porous, the surface will need back-rolling if youuse a paint sprayer. Read on to learn the steps for painting stucco to ensure long-lasting beauty....

Instead of tearing out and replacing old tiles, consider learning how to paint tile with tile paint. Use this guide to find outhow to paint tileto rejuvenate the look of an older kitchen or bathroom. What Kind of Paint Can Be Used on Tile? The Spruce / Jason Donnelly Bonding Primer For painting tile, use a primer with “bonding” in its name. Avoid concrete, masonry, or metal primers. ensure to use painter’s tape and drop cloths to safeguard against drips, spills, and splatters....

The Spruce / Kevin Norris Painting trim adds crisp lines to interiors and separates differentroom colors. It’s easy to learn how to paint trim the professional way. Ifpainting baseboards, tape masking paper up to the bottom edge of the baseboards or shoe molding. The Spruce / Kevin Norris Want more home reno project tips and inspiration? Sand the Trim Lightly sand the trim with a foam sanding sponge to degloss it....

Improve the aesthetic appeal of your home with newly painted vinyl shutters. Vinyl shutters are typically installed with either metal mounting clips or plastic mounting nails. Before starting, inspect your bang out of shutters and decide on the best approach to the project. Paul Barton/Fuse / Getty Images If you’re not comfortable climbing high on a ladder, consider hiring a professional painting service. Due to the slats that are common on vinyl shutters, rollers are not a good option....