Rub the entire furniture piece down with candle wax; an actual unlit candle will suffice. The wax makes it easier to remove additional paint layers. Pour some latex paint in a paint tray, such as an antique white shade, then paint over the waxy furniture using a paintbrush. One coat may be all that's necessary, as you're going to sand the paint anyway.
Allow the paint to dry completely. Rub another layer of wax over the new dry coat of paint. Paint on a completely different color, such as robin's egg blue, allowing it to dry completely. Apply a second coat if you like, if this is going to be the final paint color. Optionally, you may continue with one more wax layer and one more paint layer. Sand the surface of the project piece with a fine-grit sanding block, focusing most of your attention on areas that normally would receive the most wear, such as sharp edges, a tabletop or desktop, and areas near drawer handles.
Sand through one to several layers of paint in various areas, creating a well-worn, distressed look. These popular paint tools tend to leave an unsightly trail of brush strokes in their wake. Opt instead for a roller, sprayer, or a paint pad for a streak-free finish. Due to the powerful fumes released from the primer and paint and your close proximity to them when painting laminate cabinets , increase ventilation in the room and keep out children and pets.
Lastly, pull on a pair of chemical-resistant work gloves before you go off to paint the town—or perhaps in this case, your cabinets—red! Disclosure: BobVila. You agree that BobVila. All rights reserved. Expert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home remodeling, home repair, and DIY. Don't want to do it yourself? Get free, no-commitment estimates from pro painters near you. Find local painters. The first step towards your kitchen makeover is getting it prepped.
Sanding is a crucial part of painting on laminate, as the paint needs something to get sunk into. Laminate is essentially a smooth plastic finish, so it doesn't have the natural grooves and pores of real wood. This makes it more difficult for paint to stick to. However, sanding it down roughens it up and gives the color more grooves to sit in once applied.
In general, I would recommend grit sandpaper for this. You could do it by hand or with a sanding tool. Now, you don't need to sand the surface to death we don't want visible scratches but we do want to roughen it up enough to make the finish look better.
Sanding can also help to remove any stubborn dirt or grease which may be stuck to the surface of the laminate cabinets. Shiny laminated finish will require a little more sanding than dull laminated finish, so adjust your sanding accordingly.
Kitchen cabinets are naturally exposed to a ton of dirt, crumbs, grease, and moisture in their everyday use, so you need to give the kitchen cabinet doors a very good clean before you paint them.
For general cleaning, you can buy specialized tile and laminate cleaner from most hardware store locations. If the cabinets are very dirty, spray the cleaner on and leave it for 30 seconds before removing with a damp sponge. Repeat the process a couple of times if necessary. If your laminate kitchen cabinets are very old, they may suffer from mold growth in some areas.
If this is the case, create a solution that is 1 part bleach to 3 parts water and then wipe down the cabinets with a sponge or cloth using this water-bleach mixture. If you're able to, unhinge the cabinet and remove any fittings such as door handles and hinges that you don't want to paint.
If you want to change the color of the handles, we cover that in step For now, just put them to one side so that you have a plain cabinet door to paint. Ideally, you want to place the cabinet door on a work surface which is protected from any stray drops of paint or primer. I've seen people paint the cabinet door while they're still attached to the frames, but it's very risky and we don't want to accidentally drip color in unwanted places.
Some people like to apply primer before painting laminate; others prefer to prep the surface and then go straight in with paint. Personally, I think it's better to use 1 or 2 coats of primer just to make sure that everything will go as perfectly as possible.
Using a microfibre roller or a paintbrush, apply Adhesion Promoting Primer to the cabinet door, starting with the edges first. Once it's all on, leave the primer to dry for 4 or 5 hours.
You can apply a second coat of primer if you wish, but it shouldn't be necessary. Using a paintbrush, roller, or combination of the two, apply your first coat of paint as evenly as possible. Many people find it helpful to start at the edges and work inwards, but everyone's painting technique is different. If you're working with a flat laminate cabinet surface which you probably are , then a roller can make this process a lot quicker, easier, and ensure that lovely smooth finish that we're after.
On the other hand, if your laminate kitchen cabinet is an unusual shape, it may be better to use a combination of roller and paintbrush. When it comes to the color itself, the best paint is specific paint which is designed for laminate cabinets. However, if you've prepped the surface properly, you should be able to use any high-quality wood paint as a laminate cabinet paint too. And if you're unsure about the best finish for kitchen cabinets we compared 4 different paint finishes. Take your paintbrush and hold it at a degree angle, lightly spreading the color in a way that hides streaks.
If you used a roller to apply your first coat, carefully move the roller from the top to the bottom of the surface, evening out any streaks that you may have created. Repeat the process along the width of the cupboard door until all the streaks have been evened out. The goal is to get a perfect, smooth finish!
If you've got the time, I would recommend applying a second coat of paint. At this point, the first coat should have been left to dry for a minimum of 4 hours and it should feel dry to the touch. Be extra careful to check that the edges of the cabinet door are dry, as excess paint tends to accumulate in these areas. Make sure you're not taking any of the paint off as you do this.
Then simply repeat steps 5 and 6 with the second coat, finishing it off and leaving it to dry for a minimum of hours. When your final coats are dry, consider lacquering the kitchen cabinets if you want to give them a really nice glossy finish and help to protect them from damage and chipping in the future. To be clear, this step is optional, but the best paint jobs on laminate surfaces are usually primed and lacquered for the best effect.
Primer and lacquer should not be underestimated. You should then use grit sandpaper to gently sand the last coats of paint, helping to give them a nice, even, streak-free finish.
Be careful not to sand too hard, or you risk removing too much paint from the surface. The goal is to make them look as smooth and seamless as possible. Your kitchen makeover is almost done!
It's time to leave your painted laminate doors to dry for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the doors should be dry to the touch.
However, bear in mind that the paint will not fully cure and reach maximum hardness for around 1 week, so you might want to consider leaving them to dry for a week if possible. If you must reattach them to the cabinet frames, be sure to protect the finish for 1 week while you're using your kitchen.
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