Is it just the flat outside edge of the shelf that’s damaged? I ask this because you can buy replacements edging- I’ve replaced that you apply with an warm iron.
Once the vinyl has peeled off, if it’s still connected or you have the piece that came off you can try replying it into place. But if you want my honest advice, if it’s your home and you have the money? I would replace your cabinets or woodworking with better materials other then that cheap vinyl that will keep peeling and flaking over time. It will also shrink if the sun or heat hits any area. You can paint it, but the vinyl will still peel or shrink and give you grief! Best thing you can honestly do is replace it! I have some on my trim around my windows and doors I’m taking off and replacing with real wood myself. It cost more but it will look great for years to come if it’s taken care of and not abused by kids or drunks! LOL
Hi Susan, first thing I'm going to tell you is don't glue the foil back in place unless you have a plan on replacing these cabinets in the near future. My son and daughter-in-law had this same problem with the foil coming off on the drawers and some of the cabinet doors. The previous owner had tried to glue a piece of the drawer back in place and it was the most difficult piece to fix. We ended up taking the thermal foil off of the cabinets and painting them. We did a complete kitchen overhaul and it turned out quite nice but I'm not going to tell you it was easy. You couldn't see how damaged the cabinet fronts were just by looking at the kitchen but believe me when I say I stripped some of the entire cabinet doors with one pull.
I would take that plastic stuff off as soon as you can. 4 yrs ago we was renting a house & the two big pot drawers started peeling & I cut my hand real bad on the stuff. You can repaint the doors & drawers. Just ask at store for what type of paint to use on them. Take a picture of drawer & take with you. Good luck.
We needed new cabinets but due to finances we had to settle for new drawer and door fronts...we got a cabinet maker to come and measure and make them...charged us $10 apiece for the cabinet doors and a bit more for the drawers...they even came and hung them, included in the price...couldn't be happier and no stress on my part...I painted them my self...just a suggestion!!
I have an old Ikea Kitchen but because Ikea changed the cabinet sizes in 2015 I cannot buy new doors. I have the high gloss Abstrakt doors. However they are peeling -...
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Hi Susan, you can use a sander to smooth the edges and pierces that are peeling, from there, just prime and repaint, hope this helps you out,
https://todayshomeowner.com/video/how-to-repair-and-paint-plastic-coated-melamine-cabinets/