How can I use change a cabinet that has no paint on it but has wood ?

Bla10756655
by Bla10756655

It's like a thin piece of wood looking liner glued on .

  8 answers
  • Morgan McBride Morgan McBride on Sep 17, 2018

    Hello - that is called veneer. If you are painting, you can paint right over it.

    • Gary Olver Gary Olver on Sep 18, 2018

      Yes you can you need to check how much urethane is on the Venere ? Can lightly sand with 220 grit !

  • Ebbjdl Ebbjdl on Sep 17, 2018

    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!

  • Bla10756655 Bla10756655 on Sep 17, 2018

    Thank you. Do I have to sand it first ? Then paint it.. no priming?

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    • Gary Olver Gary Olver on Sep 18, 2018

      Right on !!

  • Sono Arima Sono Arima on Sep 18, 2018

    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

  • Linda kelley Linda kelley on Sep 18, 2018

    That thin piece is called veneer. You can paint right over it, but cannot stain.

  • Piet02ch Piet02ch on Sep 18, 2018

    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

  • Bla10756655 Bla10756655 on Sep 18, 2018

    Thank you all for your wisdom in helping me! I really appreciate all your instructions. I will try my best to do it!!

  • William William on Sep 19, 2018

    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.

    • Bla10756655 Bla10756655 on Sep 19, 2018

      Thank you so much.. so overwhelming! As I read all your instructions.. my mind was processing it thoroughly.. it may take me a while but I will do it. Thank you again.