Can you paint laminate cabinets?
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I have a friend that wants to paint her cabinets. Have you tried this? Do you know if this is possible?
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Yes, you can indeed paint laminate cabinets! I'm actually going to do that to our kitchen cabinets in our cottage next summer. And, I have my husband's blessing, lol! My friend over at The Simple Craft Diaries, has talked about a primer that she swears by, that she used on a laminate shelving unit in her updated bathroom. She has said the primer is super durable. Good luck!
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Sue Curwin
on Feb 10, 2013
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You bet you can. Just call any Sherwin Williams and they have the perfect primer to use.
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Deep South Remodeling LLC
on Feb 11, 2013
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I have done this many times - sand and prime well! Also make sure they are free of grease and grime. Use a top of the line paint (such as Duration) in a satin finish. I top coat my cabinetry for durability. I only use water-based products and they have not had a chipping problem yet.
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Patricia Presto/On The Surface
on Feb 11, 2013
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Thank you, you all have been very helpful!
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Redheadcandecorate.com
on Feb 11, 2013
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Would love to see the before and after. I have these exact cabinets and have thought about paint for years. Best of luck
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Roxanne Gross
on Feb 11, 2013
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Paint 'em all the time. Scuff up surface a bit with sandpaper. Gives primer something to grip to. Wipe weel with denatured alchol, or something that doesn't leave any film. As well as using the correct primer. XIM makes a black label latex primer that is great. And apply paint with an HVLP sprayer for smooth results. Or check out http://www.jjwpainting.com
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Jeffrey Whitmer
on Feb 11, 2013
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Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations is WONDERFUL!!!! I just refinished my bathroom cabinets this past weekend with it and they were exactly like the ones you have pictured no sanding involved, and they are beautiful..
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Jayme
on Feb 11, 2013
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Yes, definitely! Zinsser has a shellac-based primer that will stick to anything and it is very durable as a primer. It does stink though!
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Rhoda V
on Feb 11, 2013
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La Craie furniture paint is great for painting laminate cabinets. We just painted a large laminate cabinet in our gallery that acts like a cash wrap stand. First we painted on Zinsser primer since the surface is plastic and doesn't sand all that well. Then we painted with La Craie, waxed and topped with Fiddes Hard Wax Oil.
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Emily Biggs
on Feb 11, 2013
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GO FOR IT! I have painted laminate furniture, book cases, countertops, blah blah blah..just be sure to seal it well so no eventual chipping. We have mobile home laminate cabinets, (fake wood look), and they are ALL painted. I didnt seal them and after about 10 years they are chipping..I am ignoring it, because I am 10 years older and 10 years lazier! haha be sure to show pics when done! whoppeeee!
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Bernice H
on Feb 11, 2013
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Go to Sherwin Williams and purchase XIM primer. It even sticks to glass, tile, etc. It's always a good idea to scuff them up first. Just clean and rinse them well. With the right primer, you can top coat them with anything. Best, Charles
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Peace Painting Co., Inc.
on Feb 11, 2013
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You guys rock! Thank you!
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Redheadcandecorate.com
on Feb 12, 2013
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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. No sanding or priming.
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Michelle Hazelrig
on Feb 12, 2013
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home depot has a kit. just bought and is shipping for 47.00 regular 75.00. go check it out. 3 colors. no muss no fuss.... no prep. specifically for that!
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Susan B
on Mar 02, 2013
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the sealer/bonding agent is INCLUDED in the kit. hope sale is still on....good luck.
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Susan B
on Mar 02, 2013
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sorry....more to add. i believe it is sher/williams
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Susan B
on Mar 02, 2013
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Wonder if there is wear, oil, fire damage on the cabinets, I don't want to paint them and then you see the previous damage. What can I do then?
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Georgia Skeeter
on Mar 03, 2013
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If you use chalk paint you don't have to prime!!!
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Debi McCoy
on May 06, 2013
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Sorry, but I just have to step in here and comment about not needing to prime if you use chalk paint. I haven't found this to be the case. I know many of the chalk paint companies like to advertise no stripping or priming but I think they are starting to back off these claims. My cash wrap desk in my gallery is laminate and in order to paint with chalk paint I used Zinsser primer. You can't really sand laminate to get enough tooth for the paint to hold on to because laminate is plastic.
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Emily Biggs
on May 07, 2013
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Check out this post I wrote about painting laminate > http://www.sasinteriors.net/2012/08/how-to-paint-laminate-furniture/
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Jenna Burger Design
on May 07, 2013
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What is the difference between laminate and formica cabinets?
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Janet
on Jan 27, 2016
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I realize you have lots of answers, but i'd like to share that I purchased some paint called Diamondhard Acrylic and simply washed my laminate covered cabinets with soap and water and let dry. Then I wiped them down with rubbing alcohol, let dry and then rolled this amazing paint on with a foam roller. My gosh, stuck like glue, and that was 15 years ago! No wear, not one chip.
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Susanroy36
on Jul 30, 2016
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There is a special paint you can buy at paint stores you will not find it at Walmart, Home Depot etc. Onlh in regular psint stores. I spoke with several different people as well as internet research and talked with the salesman and went with a product called Cabinet Coat made by INSL-X. Great paint for cabinets all I did was said everything lightly wash with a good degreaser rinse well make sure they are dry before painting. I done all my kitchen cabinets as well as two bathroom vanities and they came out great and this paint will not scratch. You can get almost any color made as well. Good luck!
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Kde12210848
on Oct 07, 2016
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Gail
on Jan 20, 2017
My laminate countertops were pink
when I bought my house. I'd never seen anything like them. Cleaned with TSP (Very inexpensive, available at Lowes, etc.). Painted with a primer tinted as dark a gray as I could get it. Then I painted them charcoal black--regular interior paint. Worked with the gray primer on top to make them look like soapstone. After that I used three coats of satin polyurethane. People ask me if they last. I tell them that I pretend they are marble or even new laminate--always use a cutting board! or sometimes place a dishtowel on the counter when I'm doing something that might scratch them. I am very happy with how they look and how I can use them.
Sue Curwin
on Feb 10, 2013
Deep South Remodeling LLC
on Feb 11, 2013
Patricia Presto/On The Surface
on Feb 11, 2013
Redheadcandecorate.com
on Feb 11, 2013
Roxanne Gross
on Feb 11, 2013
Jeffrey Whitmer
on Feb 11, 2013
Jayme
on Feb 11, 2013
Rhoda V
on Feb 11, 2013
Emily Biggs
on Feb 11, 2013
Bernice H
on Feb 11, 2013
Peace Painting Co., Inc.
on Feb 11, 2013
Michelle Hazelrig
on Feb 12, 2013
Susan B
on Mar 02, 2013
Georgia Skeeter
on Mar 03, 2013
Debi McCoy
on May 06, 2013
Jenna Burger Design
on May 07, 2013
Janet
on Jan 27, 2016
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