How do I paint cheap pressboard, vinyl film covered kitchen cabinets?
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Bob Linke
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I'm moving into a new (for me) urban condo in Milwaukee - the unit was built in 1972 and looked it - I have painted all the walls - replaced the carpet - stripped down and remodeled one bathroom - replaced all kitchen appliances - opened up the foyer - everything is done and up to date EXCEPT those darn kitchen builder grade (cheap) kitchen cabinets. My budget is shot so I cannot just replace at this time. Any ideas on how to make this junk livable? Tanx in advance for your help.............bob
6 answers
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Part of my cabinetry is also that type of materials so I’m going to use my own DIY version of chalk paint since I’m unemployed and have the paint ready to do. I’ve gotten a few recipes for chalk paint on here and Pinterest. Good luck!
Lori Vicknair
on Apr 23, 2015
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Suggest you go with getting the chalk paint recipe idea. Cheap, no prep and covers everything. Works wonders for little outlay.
Aryl
on Apr 23, 2015
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You could paint them or even put decorative paper or fabric on them, and seal with water based poly.
Darla
on Apr 23, 2015
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Depending on the colour you have and want, you could even put gel stain on them. I used it for solid wood cabinets, but had a corner fake oak one made of what sounds like you are describing (similar to melamine) and it blended in everything perfectly. If you are talking about thermofoil though, it probably will not work. It is vinyl shrink wrapped on MDF. For those ones, I did what Juju suggested, with 1 difference; on the doors that had lost their seal (=vinyl no longer sticks, with an big air bubble in the panel), I removed the vinyl, lightly sanded the mdf and then prepped and painted them the same way. There is a slight difference in the feel of the cabinets, but they look the same. The primer is extremely important, as well as a high density roller if you want to avoid streaks and texture.
B. Enne
on Apr 24, 2015
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Rustoleum Brand paint sells a cabinet paint that will stick to anything, at major hardware stores, you can even use it on melamine and smooth surfaces, no sanding required.
Molly
on Apr 24, 2015
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thanks for all your help, gang - tried painting these garbage cabinets - finally just gave up and installed new ones - wonderful new look - so happy I did this....bob
Bob Linke
on Jan 14, 2016
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