How To Paint Laminated Kitchen Cabinets

Laminated surfaces can be tricky to paint but not with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan.

How to paint laminated kitchen cabinets. Dont sand down the laminate. Cabinet paints are readily available for both laminate and timber cabinets and there are great kitchen countertop paint kits also available online. To paint laminate cabinets start by removing the hardware cleaning the surface and sanding the cabinets with medium-grit sandpaper until the surface feels smooth.

Use a paint brush to paint any corners crevices or areas that cant be reached with a paint roller. Wipe it down with ESP surface conditioner. The Advance paint requires a 16 hour dry time between coats.

Kitchen cabinets are subjected to oils and greases from cooking which need to be cleaned off before painting. They tend to get scratched and nicked with everyday use and many countertops have a burn mark or two. Using an adhesion-promoting primer will provide the right surface for your chosen paint finish to stick to.

How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets. To paint laminate kitchen cabinets you ideally need a specifically designed Tile and Laminate paint which you can find in most hardware stores. If the laminate youre painting is really shiny give it a quick sanding.

The first step is to clean your cabinets. The key to getting the best paint results is preparation. Wipe away any dust and apply a fast-drying primer which will conceal imperfections.

Make sure you cover all of the drawer fronts doors and bases of the laminate kitchen cabinets with an even layer of paint. 2192020 A laminate surface is one covered in plastic printed to look like wood. Wash off any possible grease with warm soapy water dry it off with rags leave overnight to insure its all completely dry.