Can you paint kitchen cabinets that have a laminate coating on them?

Grace Becker
by Grace Becker
  7 answers
  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Apr 10, 2018

    If you use ESP first.

  • Lynne Webb Lynne Webb on Apr 10, 2018

    Good prep work is an absolute must and then, it will work. Don't skip prep. Degrease! Sand with 00 sandpaper to knock the shine off. Use a good primer and ask for advice from a seasoned big box store employee. You're going to love the results!

  • Linda Sikut Linda Sikut on Apr 10, 2018

    Hi Grace

    Click below for an article that will give you "Dos & Don'ts" for painting laminate cabinets. I hope this helps you. Wishing you the best!

    https://www.bobvila.com/articles/painting-laminate-cabinets/

  • Patty Patty on Apr 10, 2018

    What is ESPN?

  • William William on Apr 10, 2018

    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 120- to 220-grit sandpaper. Use a tack cloth or damp rag to remove dust after sanding. Prime with a stain blocking primer like Zinsser 123, KILZ,or BIN and have it tinted to the color of the top coat. This will prevent dark or stained surfaces from showing through the top coat. Acrylic, or water-base, paints are low-fume and clean up easily with water. Alkyd, or oil-base, 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.