If you would rather use a water based paint on your table i would go with a 100 acrylic or enamel paint.
Most durable paint for dining table.
I m going to sand and prime with zinsser primer mainly because of the.
If you do decide to use a water based paint i would make sure to do at least 3 4 or more coats of clear coat on top of it for extra protection.
It s important to stand up to cleaning bumps and more.
It is wood but has a laminate top.
Both laura and i have had an experience where we asked for a recommendation for what type of paint to use on a table and chairs at a home improvement store and the person working there recommended using latex.
Many people like the shiny finish too.
Here are five quick tips for painting a table or other heavily used furniture.
Let this coat dry for two hours and then sand the table with 320 grit.
I ve been wanting to paint my dining table for a long time but just haven t.
Brush a thin even coat of topcoat paint over the primed surfaces.
The kind of paint you use will determine how durable the finish is.
Polyacrylic is typically water based although it can be used over oil based paint if the paint has cured completely.
For the most durable job this is the first of two coats on most surfaces the first of three on the chair seats and the table top.
These types of paints are much more durable than your typical latex paint.