Wallpaper on kitchen cupboards

Question

I have an old kitchen unit but still in good condition. I don’t want to replace them as it’s quite expensive. I’m thinking of putting wallpaper on them but maybe not ideal and it’s better to paint them. They’re laminate cupboard doors so might be a bit tricky. Any ideas welcome and thanks in advance! :-)

Ann|The Apple Street Cottage · Answer

I'm not sure wallpaper would hold up unless it's washable. You can paint laminate. Here's a link:

https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/painting-laminate-cabinets/

Mogie · Answer

Here is amazon's kitchen cabinet wall paper selection:

https://www.amazon.com/kitchen-cabinet-wallpaper/s?k=kitchen+cabinet+wallpaper

Vimarhonor · Answer

Hello. This link might offer some ideas and be helpful. I hope you find the perfect option for your project.

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/q-how-do-you-paint-laminate-kitchen-cabinets-43298766

William · Answer

Contact paper would hold up better or just paint them.

Cheryl A · Answer

wallpaper would be hard to remove and tear up your cabinet finish

I would paint them

here is info on painting laminate

https://www.bhg.com/kitchen/cabinets/styles/painting-laminate-cabinets-qa/

FrugalFamilyTimes.com · Answer

What about covering them with beadboard wallpaper? https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2012/07/how-to-install-beadboard-paintable/

Redcatcec · Answer

Have you considered peel and stick contact paper? It might be an option for you, durable and easy to use:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=peel+and+stick+contact+paper&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Kathy Gunter Law · Answer

I would use the wallpaper that is removable or high end contact paper.

Annie · Answer

The only problem with wall paper, is one day you mat want to change and wall paper is messy to take off. Plus i would want them to be washable. A good kitchen paint may be a better option