How do you paint laminated kitchen cupboards

Dmh
by Dmh
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  • Ann Cherkas Halstead Ann Cherkas Halstead on Dec 24, 2017

    clean them really good. Take off all the hinges. then put two coats of chalk paint on them. May take 3. Then be sure to seal them with Minwax Wax.

  • Fiddledd224 Fiddledd224 on Dec 24, 2017

    You can sand them lightly with a fine grit sand paper or liquid sander. Paint one coat primer and finish coat with eggshell finish latex paint.

  • William William on Dec 24, 2017

    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.

  • Jo Jo on Dec 25, 2017

    use a prep coat or etch surface primer (from hardware shops) then paint with enamel based paint for harder wearing surface.

  • Shoshana Shoshana on Dec 25, 2017

    Here's a great tutorial from a fellow Hometalker-https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/cabinets/yes-you-can-paint-laminate--20005205

  • Amk15340166 Amk15340166 on Dec 25, 2017

    I used a base paint from Home Depot formulated to adhere to smooth surfaces such as tile, Formica, & laminate -- I can't remember the exact name but it works (if you go to HD they will know the product)....I did my counter & cabinets about 7 years ago & they've held up very well

    I agree with the other posts to CLEAN VERY WELL prior & take off handles & take off hinges (if possible)