How can I remove laminate on cabinets?
The laminate is cracking and coming loose on my kitchen cabinets.How can I do a makeover. How can I remove all of the laminate?
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You can but boy that'd be a serious project as some glue may be holding on better than other spots. You can try patching the busted parts and then painting the cabinets. I used a paint kit from Rustoleum, Cabinet Transformations which you can see here:  https://www.flippingtheflip.com/2015/09/kitchen-cabinets-black.html
I'd be afraid to remove the laminate. It may well be particle board or MDF underneath. Then you WILL have a problem, and there's no going back. Are you talking about a trailer, travel trailer, or house that has these cabinets?
Townhome...laminate even melted next to stove. Laminate seems to be loosening on topside of cabinets. It splits and I tried to tape down, however, it loosens. Thanks for your reply. I really can't afford the expense of new cabinets, even home is 12 years of age.
Glenna,
Sounds like the stove may need a new door seal. (just guessing) If it does, fix that first. A fire is not fun.
Ok. This looks like a simple way (haha) to remove laminate. Buy a 1 quart kit of Bondo to start with. It really is good stuff, and not terribly expensive. Do open the windows when you use it. Don't slop it on, or you'll be sanding forever. Less is more with Bondo. Be sure to use primer & semi-gloss paint for a good finish. NO flat!!
https://www.hunker.com/13418726/can-you-pull-laminate-off-cabinets-paint-the-pressed-wood
If you can't afford cabinets, you probably can't afford refacing.
https://www.houselogic.com/by-room/kitchen/refacing-kitchen-cabinets/
Good luck. It's a lot of work. I don't envy you.
Thank for the input!