HOW TO PAINT KITCHEN LAMINATE CABINETS

Painting the old, dated kitchen laminate is an easy way to renovate the kitchen without breaking the bank. As long as the laminate surface is well adhered and is in a good condition, it can be repainted. First you need to properly prep the surface and then apply an appropriate primer to make sure that the new paint sticks to the laminate’s smooth and silk surface. Read below the instructions on how to paint laminate cabinets.

1. You will need to remove all the visible hardware from the cabinets, including knobs and pulls. You may also remove the doors of the cabinet if the hinges are visible or easily removable. This will allow you to paint the cabinet face and shelving thoroughly and separately.
2. Cover un-removable hardware with painter’s tape.
3. Clean all laminate surfaces with a degreaser such as tri-sodium phosphate. Apply the chemical carefully as per the instructions. Once clean, rinse all the surfaces with water and allow the kitchen laminate to dry completely.
4. To create a rough surface for the paint to stick to, sand all the laminate surfaces with 120-grit sandpaper. After finishing this, first clean all the dust away and then allow the laminate to dry.
5. Apply an appropriate primer and allow to dry it completely.
6. Apply oil based paints as they are a better choice for kitchen and bathroom and are easier to clean. Use a roller to apply the paint to avoid brush strokes on the laminate surface.
7. After the paint gets fully dried, replace all the hardware and the cabinet doors.

You need to very carefully take care of the laminates. Maintaining the painted laminates properly can make them look new for years. Make sure yo use the correct products for cleaning them. You need to keep cleaning the dust and touch up the paint as needed.