As explained above and in my tutorial on painting a bathroom vanity the paint we used for painting our laminate kitchen cabinets was the benjamin moore advance line.
I want to paint my laminate kitchen cabinets.
You know i researched this to death right.
It s time for your first coat of paint once the laminate primer has dried you re ready to put your first coat of paint on.
To my surprise they responded by recommending i use chalky finish paint as a primer and satin enamels as a top coat.
Using a high quality self leveling durable paint like the advance line that is intended for painting cabinets makes all the difference in the final result of painted kitchen cabinets.
Here is the problem.
Do you want a clean airy vibe.
So about the paint.
The outer part of laminate cabinets most of the time this is a product called melamine which is a form of plastic are created from a thin film.
If your cabinets have a wood veneer essentially a very thin layer of real hardwood over a pressed material you will also need to sand before painting your kitchen cabinets but before you break out the sandpaper or paint carefully inspect the veneer for loose edges chips or cracks.
Even though i knew this paint job was going to be temporary we really need to invest in new cabinets i still didn t want to deal with paint chips super long dry time or a glossy finish.
These are our top tips on how to paint laminate kitchen cabinets 1.
Whatever it is colour leads the way.
The great thing about the dulux renovator range is that you can choose any paint colour available.
Polycell multi purpose polyfilla is great for filling in gaps on kitchen cabinets and cupboards as it s easy to sand dries white and it won t shrink or crack.
The correct primer paint are key literally if you ve not already guessed it use the right products is vital.
Repair these first with wood glue before sanding the veneered surface.
The best paint to cover laminate cabinets.
Colour palettes for painting kitchen cabinets before launching into how to paint kitchen cabinets what type of feeling would you like to bring to the hub of your home.
But the grey colour we re using is more to our taste.
Long story short i contacted my favorite paint people decoart and asked them if they had a product they recommend for painting laminate cabinets similar to the satin enamel i used on my kitchen cabinets.
Apply a wood or melamine primer depending on the surface.
Want bright pink kitchen doors.
Using an adhesion promoting primer will provide the right surface for your chosen paint finish to stick to.
You might want to use a small roller on doors for a smooth finish.