I am having a bench made. L-shaped, white. To be mounted on wall so I can sit at with red stools - like an update of a '50s diner . I want the bench to be edged in metal like in the milkbars/diners for the retro look.
However, the cost of doing so seems prohibitive. Have to buy a whole roll of metal edging or metal look laminate pushing costs up $150-200 extra. This in effect will double the overall cost of the project.
Would the paint AC used be appropriate for me to paint the edge with? AC do you know if it comes in a metallic finish?
Want the look without the costs. Would this be an option for me? Sneaky I know!
However, the cost of doing so seems prohibitive. Have to buy a whole roll of metal edging or metal look laminate pushing costs up $150-200 extra. This in effect will double the overall cost of the project.
Would the paint AC used be appropriate for me to paint the edge with? AC do you know if it comes in a metallic finish?
Want the look without the costs. Would this be an option for me? Sneaky I know!
Petal "two pack paint. This is two lots of paint you mix together as you use it and it will properly coat all the cupboards and the benchtop etc and will stick really real and last for many years."
I used this stuff to good effect. It seems to be a very thick enamel paint which tends to flow nicely onto the surface and then set hard as a rock, leaving a great finish. It hides brush marks cause it stays wet for a while.
Be careful of small bugs that land in the paint at night - try to paint early in the day and leave the house while it sets?
Use an excellent brush or a small foam roller.
Definitely use undercoat.
Clean the MELANAMINE (the m-word you were looking for) with Sugar soap, after sanding lightly.
Clean it thoroughly mind you - not a trace of grease to be found.
It may also pay to scrape the silicone away from the walls / benchtop joins and re-silicone when finished.
(Are you painting the benchtop as well?)
The laminate paint smells VERY strong for a good while. I painted a chest of drawers with the remainder I had left. It hardens to a smooth finish, but does smell strongly.
- so borrow a few extra fans and have it going full ball. Or you can add a drop of that paint smell remover additive.