Help! How do I update plastic laminate cupboards?
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Kelly Welles
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Press board underneath.
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You could try a gel stain- those are formulated to work on any surface. I would strongly suggest testing on a scrap or inconspicuous area first to make sure you like it.
Do you want to paint them?
You could replace only the cupboard doors with new, wooden ones, and leave the cabinet bases as is, or paint them in a colour that would go with the new wood.
Remove the doors and hardware. Mark the doors and cabinets with tape where they go. Lightly sand the doors and cabinets to remove any gloss and roughen the surface for paint. Prime with a stain blocking primer like Zinsser 123. Then paint with your color. Seal with at least three coats with a water based polyurethane. Use a small foam roller and foam brush for a smooth finish.
William knows what he talking about ! Labor intensive but well worth the final result .