What paint do I use for non-wood cupboards?
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What are you cupboards made of? If metal, there are specific paints you can use. Your home center will know the right kind to use.
What are they made of?
Lynn: I painted my laminate cabinets (from the 70s) and they look great and have held up so well!
Clean, remove hardware/hinges (for a professional look) Prime! and then two coats of GOOD latex. Treat the doors nicely for about a month as the paint "cures"
Here is the "after" photo...
Thanks Nan,
Thank you Annie, I got my answer!
How to Redo a Fake Wood Cabinet Surface
It helps to lightly sand the surface first, although you can find bonding primers designed for surfaces that can't be sanded. Allow the bonding primer to cure completely before applying the first coat of paint. Use a latex or oil-based paint with a glossy or semigloss finish.
You can use chalk paint. No sanding or priming required. Just make sure it is cleaned well before you paint it.