How can I use change a cabinet that has no paint on it but has wood ?
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Hello - that is called veneer. If you are painting, you can paint right over it.
Bla,. Not sure of your question, and the picture isn't clear. I'm sure you can paint it, but you need the right paint to seep through the wood. You can stain it after that. Aloha!
Thank you. Do I have to sand it first ? Then paint it.. no priming?
Yikes! Don't paint over the front panel with the swirly knots (bird's eye maple?)
Instead, sand the whole thing then stain and varnish having the trim either stained in a darker color or painted in the dark accent color that fits your already decor.
I would get rid of the handles while you're at it and replace with a drawer pull something like what I've posted below
That thin piece is called veneer. You can paint right over it, but cannot stain.
Hola.
this is a veneer and still rare. It would be a pity if you would grind that over.
Do not varnish, treat it with a furniture wax. clean before.
Greetings Peter
Thank you all for your wisdom in helping me! I really appreciate all your instructions. I will try my best to do it!!
Make sure they are clean and dry. 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 with 220 grit sandpaper or a green Scotch Brite pad.. Use a tack cloth or damp rag to remove dust after sanding. Prime with a stain blocking primer like Zinsser 123, KILZ,or BIN and have it tinted to the color of the top coat. This will prevent dark or stained surfaces from showing through the top coat. Acrylic, or water base paints are low-fume and clean up easily with water. Alkyd, or oil-base, paints require good ventilation because the paint contains solvents that can irritate your lungs and make you feel sick. Alkyd options require mineral spirits for cleanup, but they provide a hard, durable paint finish. Whichever you use, buy the best-quality paint you can afford for a lasting kitchen cabinet finish. Seal with at least three coats with a water based polyurethane. Use a small foam roller and foam brush for a smooth finish.