How can I paint my wood looking thin paper veneered kitchen cabinets?

If your paper is in good condition, and not peeling off. You can paint over it. Clean it well then apply a coat of primer and a coat of cabinet paint. Here is how I painted my bathroom cabinets to give you an idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko5CsLqNIZQ

Definitely no pro but I think I can help!

When we painted our cabinets, it was still very cold out and so I was just trying to get them as quickly as quickly as possible. I didn’t take as much time to sand and prep and didn’t sand in between coats of paint like I should have or used primer.

Sanding them and cleaning them well before the the first Coat is important and then lightly sanding them in between the other coats, doing 3 totally coats will be perfect on all the doors and drawer fronts tinted primer as the 1st coat.

The upper and lower cabinet boxes should be lightly sanded and cleaned before the first coat. Lightly sand in between the coats and a totally of 2 coats will be fine for those.

Also, tinted primer as the first coat.

A lot of people use paint sprayers. I was perfectly fine with just a brush but that is what I am comfortable with. A small roller would be good to have as well.

Also, VALSPAR paint at LOWES should work fine and the people at the paint counter will be able to help you find the base and finish that you’re looking for but I recommend Semi-gloss

Oil base is VERY hard to work with and VERY hard to clean your brushes after using it so look for water based primer and paint.

I linked two good pins about what to do and what not to do:

• https://www.pinterest.com/pin/45106433745033026/
• https://www.pinterest.com/pin/384283780688773343/

Hope all that helps!

Cheers

Thank you for such a great response! I now feel hopeful!

How to Paint Cabinets

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 200 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 KILZ. Acrylic or water base paints are low-fume and clean up easily with water. Alkyd or oil-based 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.