What kind of paint to use for laminate cupboards?

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I would like to paint my ugly, laminate cupboard in white but with a kind of a rustic look. What kind of paint should I use? And, how do I get the rustic look with the white laminate cupboards?

This what my cupboards look like now. Please help!!

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Janet Pizaro on Jan 25, 2016
See if this helps you. Http://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/kitchens/distressed-and-antiqued-kitchen-cabinets

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- Emily on Jan 25, 2016
  I didn't or couldn't see you're answer.
  
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- Janet Pizaro on Jan 25, 2016
  @Emily that makes no sense. click on the site.
  
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- Emily on Jan 29, 2016
  On what site are you mentioning?
  
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- Janet Pizaro on Jan 29, 2016
  @Emily The one that says hgtv above
  
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Julie Burns on Jan 25, 2016
It's not about the paint, it's about the primer u use. There is new primer that will go on just about any thing.

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- Janet Pizaro on Jan 25, 2016
  @Julie Burns what are you saying?
  
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- Emily on Jan 27, 2016
  Do u know the name of it?
  
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- The Garden Frog with C Renee on Jan 27, 2016
  These look like builder grade oak cabinets not laminate. In either case you need to degloss (there is actually a product called 'deglosser') or lightly sand to remove the gloss finish. Clean really well and then you can either A) prime - i like Zinsser and then buy a good quality semi gloss (or at least a satin paint for some sheen) and paint 2-3 light coats with a good bursh and /or roller; or B) follow the steps to degloss or sand and then use chalk paint with a wax or even a polyurethane to seal. You can make your own chalk paint that way you can choose your own color or buy chalk paint which will cost you about $30 or more for a quart. prep is key
  
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- The Garden Frog with C Renee on Jan 27, 2016
  @Emily Benjamin Moore has a primer (which is expensive but very good) it is called Stix
  
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Renate Schwarzer on Jan 28, 2016
Chalk paint is the very best. http://www.anniesloan.com/annie-sloan-products/paints/chalk-paint.html I did some works with it.

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Barbara on Jan 28, 2016
I would go with Benjamin Moore paint and primer. I've tried Behr and we had to re-do our entire kitchen because the paint chipped and flaked so badly. If your area permits, I'd use an oil based Benjamin Moore semi-gloss. We can't use oil based paints inside in California due to fire regulations.

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The Redesign Habit on Jan 29, 2016
I agree that an oil-based paint with a good primer will be your best bet. The oil-based paints are very sticky and therefore will adhere well to about any surface. They also dry to a nice hard finish so they can hold up well to the wiping and cleaning your kitchen cabinets will get. Ask at your home improvement store if you are unsure of the best primer or paint to get. You could also do some research online. Here is a forum that may help you decide: http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2637947/what-is-the-best-paint-for-kitchen-cabinets

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