You can paint laminate, but you need to make sure and sand them well to remove any shiny or slick surfaces first or the paint will not adhere well. After sanding, use one coat of good quality primer like Kilz or Zinsser, then paint with a good quality kitchen or bath bath paint. It will probably take 2-3 coats for best coverage.
Hey, @Snakymom2! Yes, and you can find lots of detailed info under the wood categories at the top of the page. I just sum it up. Remove the laminate coating if you can. Rough it up with sandpaper or steel wool if you can't. Then you can paint it with primer and paint, or with chalk or mineral paint, then seal it. Best wishes 😇
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I only can assume you meant "Can I paint laminated. Want to update cabinets"? Please clarify, thanks.
E SP (Easy Surface Preparation) before you paint
You can paint laminate, but you need to make sure and sand them well to remove any shiny or slick surfaces first or the paint will not adhere well. After sanding, use one coat of good quality primer like Kilz or Zinsser, then paint with a good quality kitchen or bath bath paint. It will probably take 2-3 coats for best coverage.
Cool! So here is a link or two that will help. Just a bit of preparation and you are golden.
https://www.google.com/search?q=painting+laminate+cabinets&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS700US700&oq=painting+laminated+ca&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.6141j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
https://www.google.com/search?q=painting+laminate+cabinets&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS700US700&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi8jffg5afWAhXDRCYKHXagB6sQ_AUICygC&biw=1024&bih=666
I concur, preparing the surface is critical.
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/painting-laminate-cabinets/#.WbwkWch95PY
Hey, @Snakymom2! Yes, and you can find lots of detailed info under the wood categories at the top of the page. I just sum it up. Remove the laminate coating if you can. Rough it up with sandpaper or steel wool if you can't. Then you can paint it with primer and paint, or with chalk or mineral paint, then seal it. Best wishes 😇