How to Paint Formica for a Garage Work Table
- 1). Clear the garage work table, drawers and storage shelf underneath. Place a drop cloth under the garage work table.
- 2). Wear protective clothing. Open a window or the garage door. Turn on a vent fan blowing out the window or garage door area for good ventilation.
- 3). Turn off anything in the garage area that is combustible, such as pilot lights. Remove all combustible materials from the garage.
- 4). Apply acetone solvent to the Formica garage work table surface with a rag following the manufacturer's instructions. Work into the Formica. Wait one hour for the solvent to finish working and evaporate.
- 5). Sand the top of the garage work table in a circular motion with the sandpaper. Use even pressure and pay attention to areas that have built-up glue or other debris not removed from the acetone solvent in the previous step.
- 6). Use a clean rag to remove the sandpaper dust and other debris from the garage work table surface.
- 7). Use a soft-bristle paintbrush to paint the Formica garage work table surface. Clean your work area and paint brush. Allow to dry 24 hours. Paint a second coat. Clean your work area and paint brush. Allow to dry 24 hours.
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