PAINTED MY KITCHEN CABINETS (LAMINATED)

sanded primed with kilns and used a latex gloss red paint from Lowe's. Looked good at first it has chips and and is peeling. I can not afford new cabinets. Could I cover with a thin bead board ?? need help folks any ideas??
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  • Painting cabinets can be tricky especially if any grease or dirt were left on or the primer was not the right kind or put on too thick. I have had my disasters over the years too and it usually was from getting in a hurry and painting too thick and not letting the primer cure {before I learned many tricks}. I would start over but this time why not use chalk paint? It adheres and primes and colors in one step and you can get fantastic results. You can even use the chalk paint as a primer and then use your red gloss on top as the color. I would first try and clean up the cabinets again pulling off peeling paint and using a deglosser. I make my own chalk paint with plaster of paris~I mix 2 tablespoons of plaster of paris in tablespoon of water and mix it up well then I add it to a cup of my color and stir really really well. apply lighter coats and let dry between. I did 3 coats on piece to get it to smooth out because the piece had some "issues". Post a pic too. But peel as much as you can off. Laminate cabinets take a bit more work and with your set back I would try this.
  • Shari Shari on Oct 31, 2013
    If you like the look of beadboard, why not try the beadboard wallpaper? In my opinion it would be much easier to work with than regular beadboard and probably cheaper in the long run. Also with beadboard wallpaper you easily eliminate the problem of what to do with the raw edges you would have with real wood beadboard. Whether you elect to try repainting your cabinets, or you use wood beadboard or wallpaper beadboard, more painting is going to be required. Beadboard wallpaper is meant to be painted after it is applied. It has a spongy-like porous texture to it and in order for it to stand up to kitchen use (and frequent wiping), you will want to paint it to help protect it.
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    • CindyandGeorge Schaeffer CindyandGeorge Schaeffer on Nov 02, 2013
      @Shari Thank you so very much!
  • CindyandGeorge Schaeffer CindyandGeorge Schaeffer on Nov 02, 2013
    Shari from Tampa, FL If she used beadboard wallpaper, what preparations does that require for laminate cabinets?
  • Christine Christine on Nov 02, 2013
    When are folks going to learn that Kilz (which is what I assume you meant) is for drywall? Sure, it's used for other things, but most effectively on ... DRYWALL. It's great that you sanded, which would be the first step after all the grease is gone. My recommendation would be to get an adhesive primer, such as BIN or better yet, STIX, which is by Insel-X now owned by Benjamin Moore. Particularly if you're going to use a latex, which would otherwise, probably peel. I'll bet the red looked fabulous!
  • Christine Christine on Nov 11, 2013
    I thought I'd check in with you to see what you decided to do? I'd peel the paint and start over correctly. I've painted more than my fair share of kitchen cabinets (I pick mine up at reuse centers) and it's such a chore. However, done right it's gorgeous. And no one will ever have exactly the same cabinets as you!
    • Debbie Prillhart Debbie Prillhart on Nov 11, 2013
      @Christine Have not done anything yet - thought about chalk paint which is a new medium for me. Peeling off the paint is going to be a struggle, really do not want to do it!!!!
  • Christine Christine on Nov 11, 2013
    I can sure understand that. If you decide to take it off, do get some Citristrip. Don't we live and learn?
  • Shari Shari on Nov 11, 2013
    Rather than strip all the paint, are you able to just sand off the areas of loose paint, feathering the edges into where the paint is sticking? Or is the peeling too extensive? Even if you use chalk paint, the loose stuff is going to have to come off. So sorry you've had this problem. I know you must have put a lot of work into painting the first time so I'm sure you dread the thought of having to do it again. :( I still think the beadboard wallpaper would work well for you and be one of the easiest solutions.
  • Barbara Barbara on Jun 14, 2014
    We have a mountain cabin with old laminate kitchen cabinets. I purchased beadboard today along with moulding for the edges - I will thoroughly clean the cabinets - then sand lightly - then cut beadboard and moulding - I will adhere them with liquid nail for laminate and also finishing nails - then once all that is done will paint them !!!!! I think I will be busy all summer with this project but if it looks like what I have pictured in my head it will be awesome !!!! Oh yes will also update the hardware for a more finished look
  • DIY Fun Ideas DIY Fun Ideas on Jun 14, 2014
    I used my own recipe chalk paint for this formica laminate cabinet makeover (see picture). Then I did my final coat in semi-gloss because I wasn't looking for that flat chalk paint finish. It's holding up great. If you decide to do the same, I would definitely recommend sanding and loose paint areas because you don't want those to loosen up more and keep chipping under your new paint job. Normally, you don't need to sand with chalk paint, but since the paint is already loose, yes, I'd recommend it. You also didn't mention using a sealer on your cabinets. For high use areas, like the kitchen, I would definitely recommend using either polycrylic of polyurethane. Polyurethane is oil based and can leave a bit of a tinted finish, but I don't think that would show at all on red. If you want more details on my recommendation, it's all right here: http://diyfunideas.com/how-to-refinish-formica-cabinets-unique-chalk-board-paint-recipe/