Asked on Apr 09, 2014
Can a person paint formica cabinets?
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Maggie
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I have 1982 formica kitchen cabinets & I can't afford new ones. I'd like to paint them but don't know if it's possible...does anyone know the way to do it so that the paint will adhere?
9 answers
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Hi Maggie ' There are some great paints on the market now to enable you to paint on any surface' Super easy . I did mine and they turned out great.( Some new cabinet handles to complete the new look ) ...Your local paint store should be able to help you out there with all you need to do them.I will post a pic have a good day :)
Jo Prentice
on Apr 09, 2014
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yes paint away
Carol Richardson
on Apr 10, 2014
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yes! sand the laminate (Formica is a brand name for laminate) until the surface is scratched up, primer will adhere better, I primed with Kills, 2 coats smooth 3" roller, then 2 coats of your final paint with same type of roller, in satin enamel, lightly sand between coats
Sheila Haines
on Apr 10, 2014
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I've painted mine before and used a shellac-based primer before painting. The paint adhered perfectly with no lifting or scratching. The only thing I didn't like was the texture that the foam roller left behind. There is a product by Rust-Oleum - Countertop Transformations - that I hear works really well! Hope this helps!
Cher @ Designs By Studio C
on Apr 10, 2014
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Yes you can,,,the trick is the primer and to rough it up with a bit of sanding prior.... i did it years ago can't remember what i used,,but i'm sure there are much newer items on the market..
Wanda sinnema
on Apr 10, 2014
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my sister used the Rust-Oleum, it worked well.
Judy James-Hamilton
on Apr 10, 2014
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Yup. Lightly sand, Zinnser primer x 2 coats, paint x 2 coats (reg laytex wall paint) then min 3 coats or poly sealer (the kind they use for wood floors high traffic in crystal clear)
Moxie
on Apr 10, 2014
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Thank you so much everyone...I will let you know how they turn out...great way to save money!
Maggie
on Apr 20, 2014
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Rustoleum has a great kit called cabinet transformations you can go dark to light or light to dark. They have numerous colors to choose from and it includes the glaze.
Kathy Elias
on Sep 21, 2015
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