Can I paint faux wood-grain, thermofoil faced cupboards?
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Jonnie Hammon on Oct 13, 2015Yes. For best results, clean with TSP, (trisodiomphosphate), sand lightly, use a bonding primer, and an enamel, kitchen/bathroom paint. For added protection use a clear, non yellowing polyurethane, sealer.Helpful Reply
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Liliana Wells on Oct 13, 2015I like your idea of cleaning with TSP for grimy areas. For counter tops consider this http://www.gianigranite.com. Please post pictures of your work. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Oct 13, 2015What color is the wood on the floor?Helpful Reply
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Kate Allen on Oct 13, 2015If you use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, you won't need to do anything - no primer. You should clean well first. This paint work on everything but don't use it on kitchen or bathroom counters. I've painted wood, leather, metal & glass with it. KateHelpful Reply
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Pis2225486 on Oct 13, 2015lol in my experience you can paint almost anything using KILZ.Helpful Reply
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Ronnie on Oct 13, 2015Lowes sells a wonderful bonding primer! I also have a manufactured home and painted my "wood" doors and kitchen cabinets white. I tried kilz and it peeled right off. What worked for me was washing with TSP- rinse with clear water - lightly sand and wipe with clean damp cloth. one coat of bonding primer and one coat of gloss paint with primer. I let each coat dry over night before rehanging and replacing doors. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Lovelly Ideas on Oct 13, 2015We actually painted our manufactured home fake-o cabinets last month, and we were shocked at the results! I did not sand the surface because our cabinets are old enough that they were not "slick" anymore. I bought a chocolate brown paint & primer all-in-one, just because I don't have a lot of time to devote to projects. The intent was to paint the cabinets in a flat color, however, as I applied the first thin layer of paint, I began to notice that the grain print coming through the new paint made the cabinets actually look like real wood! Needless to say, I stopped at one thin layer! Just make sure you brush out the paint thin. For the cabinet doors, I did lightly sand those down; probably all of the finish had already worn off. However, I used the same method. Then, I put an OIL BASED polyurethane on top. The oil based will not become cloudy when it gets wet.Helpful Reply
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Z on Oct 13, 2015TSP is listed as one of 9 highly toxic old household products by This Old House. http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20495627_20965377,00.html I suggest you use Klean Strip TSP Substitute. It still does the job and is healthier for you and the environment. Do still be careful while using as it can irritate the skin and eyes.Helpful Reply
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Francesca on Oct 13, 2015I've found Zinsser Bin to be very successful,but I'd definitely test patch somewhere first. I've used it on plastics and wood with no problem, let dry,paint (and seal, if required)on top.Helpful Reply
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Brayjo12 on Oct 14, 2015I'm wondering if I could paint my white ceramic tile kitchen floor? My whole kitchen is white and the floor could use some refreshing. Any ideas?Helpful Reply
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Kate Allen on Oct 15, 2015Hi, go to youtube.com and search for Annie Sloan tutorials. You would put 2 think layers of wax over the paint once dry and buff. My kitchen table is painted and waxed and if there is a stain, I just take mild dishsoap and water and it cleans right up.Helpful Reply
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