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Desiree G.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
Devastated - all my hard work has to be undone now
Followed instructions to the letter, using a kitchen measuring cup with mm gradations to be extra sure. Used the recommended foam roller. Surface is covered in roller marks - looks just awful. Will have to sand back once dry and start again. If anyone can recommend another way to seal my freshly painted laminate, please please help. I cannot bring myself to use this product again. Thanks in advance
Purchased in November 2021 for A$99.00.
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OmarSydney, NSW
Poor adhesion
I am a professional painter and had taken a job to paint 3 laminate office tables and and shelves.
I had sanded the surface down to help with the cleaning and adhesion of the primer to the laminate. Scrubbed it back with water with a course sponge, wiped it back with some Turpintine to remove an oil residues, bench tops where very clean before applying the primer.
After applying the primer we applied 2 top coats in the desired colour that they had chosen sanding lightly embetween coats.
We had waited 7 days to cure and paint would chip very eas...Read more
ily. This period was done in summer where we would have warm weather. Curing process should have been completed according to the can. The clients have to tip toe around there work site so they do not damage the laminate any further. If you lay a set of keys on the bench you would have damaged the surfaces.
Purchased in February 2021.
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radmila s.Canberra 2600, ACT
Don't bother, would give no stars
I followed the instructions, cleaned bench top several times, the laminate cleaner is awesome. We applied the primer, then the paint and it was looking great. I cleaned etc and applied the top coat, it left white specs of something all over the bench top, so I sanded back but couldn't get rid of it. I bought a new tin of the clear coat, applied it, and it looked fine, after 7 days we used the bench top, we were still careful and then it started scratching off and peeling all over. I followed all instructions and it looks awful. We spent two weeks doing this bench top, making sure it's dry, being busy etc.
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georgej878
- 4 reviews
GREAT RESULT
painted my benchtop with white knight products as per directions, primer, laminate paint, benchtop clear, easy as, benchtop clear i used a short nap microfibre roller 6 inch, mixed at 3 to 1, ie 100 ml hardner, 300ml other stuff, total 400mls, youtube video is wrong, he says 2 to 1, probably why there are mixed results, work quick and keep a wet edge and lay it back once, dont go back over it, anyway it turned out perfect for me and looks great.
Purchased in July 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$180.00.
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Laminating bench top
I used all the correct laminate products for bench top
The top coat has left yellow stains on corners & in parts it looks like orange peel not completely happy about out come of this product
Purchased in May 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$120.00.
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BelVictoria
Good result - including protective coating
I recently painted a laminate table and had a good result using White Knight primer, laminate paint and the protective coating topcoat. I followed the instructions on the can for mixing, but used a microfibre roller rather than a foam roller (thanks to this forum for the tip). The primer and paint process was no problem but the first coat of the topcoat looked a bit patchy and you could see the roller marks. I was more careful with the second coat to do long, continuous strokes as much as possible. This was more successful and although you can see some faint roller marks on close examination, for general use they are not noticeable. I am very happy with the end result.
Purchased in April 2021.
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KarinSouth East Queensland, QLD
Protective coating
White protective coating is ok but came up like orange peel. Wont use it again. Not good for kitchen benchtop worried how it is going to last on the benchtop.
Purchased in April 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$105.00.
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Excellent product - but beware discrepancy in video versus can inatructions
I used this product a couple of years ago on an old kitchen benchtop, with excellent results. It remains hard and unscratched and easy to clean. However a friend has just asked me if she should use it. One problem I had when I used it is that the instructions on the video (excellent vid therwise) are different from the instructions on the can regarding mixing the topcoat hardener - vid says 2 parts A:1 part B, can says 3 parts A:1 part B. This is clearly why some people had major problems with this product. Problem is - I cant remember which I did! I think I followed the can. WHITE KNOGHT - CHANGE THIS ANOMALY AND YOU'D GET MORE SATISFIED CUSTOMERS!
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Demig
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
the product a few years later
I've coloured my old laminate white a few years ago and it came up great. However, the top coat was a disaster as many others had mentioned and made it a decidedly yellow colour so it was rubbed off quickly.. After a while though, the white does yellow slightly so i did a top up a year later and came up great. the other colour splash was purple. Not so good and picks up smudges and finish wasn't as great. This was probably due to the pignment. But for a great quick fix, its a great product. The purple is going this weekend, so will undercoat and paint white and will review again.
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MargyTenterfield NSW
- 2 reviews
Dont use the final Protection
I recently painted our benches and loved the outcome then I applied the final protective coating and what a disaster that turned out to be. Im pretty devastated as much as I tried to get rid of the lines they are there and have spoiled my great paint job. Where to now???
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Lindsay5710Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 11 reviews
- 11 likes
Instructions need revision by manufacturer.
Good product but instructions and demo videos need reviewing. Primer and laminate paint coats are simple.Top coat mixing ratio differs between can and 'expert' on video. DON'T use foam roller. Works best with 230mm microfiber roller, wider roller gives less lines. I tried manufacturers recommendations on top coat, having to sand back and reapply laminate paint coat before trying top coat again due to the horrendous lines and bubbles left by foam roller. Good product overall with practice.
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shootingstarWOULDN'T U LIKE 2KNOW, Nsw
- 59 reviews
- 1 like
No complaints
I used this approximately 7 years ago on my kitchen cupboards & it's still looking as good as ever!
It was my only option at the time unable to afford a new kitchen, definitely can't complain about this paint.
I guess like most painting preparation is the key to a long lasting & good result.
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RonMelbourne
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
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Excellent alternative to a new kitchen
Had exactly the same results as the 1st reviewer on the list, final top coat was a disaster using the foam roller, lines everywhere, looked a mess!. Primer and laminate paint were no problems using a microfibre roller. I'm now in the process of sanding off this hardener coat and to try the mohair roller instead as suggested. I will post again later with the results.
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MumscanrennovatetooBrisbane
Excellent alternative to a new kitchen
Bought the White Knight pack including primer, laminate, tile and top coat hardener. Learned that your finish will depend on how smooth you get your first coat of primer so prep well and allow enough time to work properly. If you get hard lines I would sand and prime again, you will thank yourself later.
Laminate and Tile paint go on a breeze just follow instructions (use good quality thin microfibres rollers)
Top coat is not as easy. I failed with the first coat leaving lines everywhere and what I thought had ruined all my hard work. I fol...Read more
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BronwynAdelaide
- 2 reviews
100% happy
We decided to try this as a new kitchen was going to cost us 7,000..
As our cupboards were in gd condition we decided to try white knights and if it failed then we'd purchase a new kitchen..
So at a cost of $50 for primer $58 for paint as we decided to go white..then of course the rollers they suggested...sanding paper..
Got home ..took cupboards off and thoroughly cleaned cupboards with a mould cleaner wiped down sanded and wiped once again..then we used the primer waited the next day and sanded again..then applied paint..waited again the ...Read more
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BobskyMid North Coast, NSW
- 13 reviews
Works as advertised
It adheres well to laminate surfaces giving a durable coating. I applied this 18 months ago to pantry cupboards that are subjected to tins and jars being dragged on the shelves.
There are no signs of the coating lifting or even marking.
I strongly suggest cleaning the surfaces with sugar soap, and then thoroughly wiping them down afterward to remove residue. The seperate Laminate Primer is an essential step in achieving a good result.
Also use a 25mm synthetic bristle brush to cut in, then finish with a high density foam roller to achieve a satin smooth surface.
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Fiona292Canberra
- 11 reviews
Excellent product that really works
I used the tile paint years ago and that worked perfectly and gave me the confidence to use the laminate paint on kitchen cupboards. White Knight have a great instructional video, follow the instructions faithfully and you can't go wrong. It's a lot of preparation but it's so important. I'm delighted as I've saved thousands of dollars. It's really helpful if you're not in a rush and can leave cupboard doors off for a few days to cure.
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KES..Melbourne
- 2 reviews
- 4 likes
Sadly not great!
Very sorry I tried this product, couldn't get the roller marks out, ( bought the reccomended rollers ) i was hoping the clear would help the overall look but it didn't and now the bench can't be used without leaving scratches on it. Complete waste of time and money. Never again.
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Excellent result
Using Micro-fibre 100 roller covers I achieved excellent finish with both primer and and 2 coats of laminate.
Only a very gentle sandpaper was required before coats.
I painted our 20 year old yellowish kitchen white. Very, Very pleased. I watched a video on how to do it and followed it. I am not normally handy at painting.
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This product is rubbish and should be against the law to sell
The primer doesn't flow and leaves roller marks and if you don't rub them out they show on the next coat so after rubbing them out you need to prime it again which starts you all over again If you manage to get the paint on you have streaks from the roller so you have to give it a scuff and try again When you finally get to the clear your problems really start Give yourself a brake Don't buy it it's crap
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Questions & Answers
roy t.asked
can laminate paint be sprayed
1 answer
well you can spray pretty well anything you can brush or roller on "IF" you know what your doing..
Warren W.asked
Is it advisable to lightly sand between coats of the 2pak protective coat
1 answer
just a light scuff with a grey scourer from auto paint shop and use a tack rag (bunnings etc) to remove dust, most important..i actually used haymes acrylic on the doors with an adhesion primer turned out great..
Peter M.asked
Is laminate paint acrylic
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The primer is acrylic but the top coat is oil based.
It was the 1st time I used that combination you would think it to be stronger if the primer was also oil base.
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