How to Paint Laminate Cabinets

1

Cover the area around the cabinets with drop cloths or tarps to protect it.

Cover the area around the cabinets with drop cloths or tarps to protect it.

2

Remove the cabinet doors if possible.

Remove the cabinet doors if possible.

3

Take off hardware, like handles or hinges.

Take off hardware, like handles or hinges.

4

Wipe the cabinets with a cleaning solvent to remove grease and grime.

Wipe the cabinets with a cleaning solvent to remove grease and grime.

5

Sand the cabinets with a medium-grit sandpaper to get rid of the gloss.

Sand the cabinets with a medium-grit sandpaper to get rid of the gloss.

6

Roll on at least 1 coat of bonding primer.

Roll on at least 1 coat of bonding primer.

7

Let the primer dry for at least 3 hours.

Let the primer dry for at least 3 hours.

8

Paint 2 to 3 thin coats of paint with a roller, letting each one dry.

Paint 2 to 3 thin coats of paint with a roller, letting each one dry.

9

Use an angled paintbrush to get to any hard-to-reach areas.

Use an angled paintbrush to get to any hard-to-reach areas.

10

Let the paint dry for 6 to 8 hours.

Let the paint dry for 6 to 8 hours.

11

Apply a coat of polycrylic if you want extra protection on your cabinets.

Apply a coat of polycrylic if you want extra protection on your cabinets.

12

Set the hardware on a drop cloth or tarp outside.

Set the hardware on a drop cloth or tarp outside.

13

Spray 1 to 2 coats of oil-based primer and let it dry for at least 3 hours.

Spray 1 to 2 coats of oil-based primer and let it dry for at least 3 hours.

14

Spray the hardware with 2 to 3 thin coats of paint.

Spray the hardware with 2 to 3 thin coats of paint.

15

Let the paint dry for at least 6 hours.

Let the paint dry for at least 6 hours.

16

Reattach the newly painted hardware to the cabinets.

Reattach the newly painted hardware to the cabinets.

How to Paint Laminate Cabinets

Steps

Cover the area around the cabinets with drop cloths or tarps to protect it.

Remove the cabinet doors if possible.

Take off hardware, like handles or hinges.

Wipe the cabinets with a cleaning solvent to remove grease and grime.

Sand the cabinets with a medium-grit sandpaper to get rid of the gloss.

Roll on at least 1 coat of bonding primer.

Let the primer dry for at least 3 hours.

Paint 2 to 3 thin coats of paint with a roller, letting each one dry.

Use an angled paintbrush to get to any hard-to-reach areas.

Let the paint dry for 6 to 8 hours.

Apply a coat of polycrylic if you want extra protection on your cabinets.

Set the hardware on a drop cloth or tarp outside.

Spray 1 to 2 coats of oil-based primer and let it dry for at least 3 hours.

Spray the hardware with 2 to 3 thin coats of paint.

Let the paint dry for at least 6 hours.

Reattach the newly painted hardware to the cabinets.

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How to Paint Laminate Cabinets

Steps

Cover the area around the cabinets with drop cloths or tarps to protect it.

Remove the cabinet doors if possible.

Take off hardware, like handles or hinges.

Wipe the cabinets with a cleaning solvent to remove grease and grime.

Sand the cabinets with a medium-grit sandpaper to get rid of the gloss.

Roll on at least 1 coat of bonding primer.

Let the primer dry for at least 3 hours.

Paint 2 to 3 thin coats of paint with a roller, letting each one dry.

Use an angled paintbrush to get to any hard-to-reach areas.

Let the paint dry for 6 to 8 hours.

Apply a coat of polycrylic if you want extra protection on your cabinets.

Set the hardware on a drop cloth or tarp outside.

Spray 1 to 2 coats of oil-based primer and let it dry for at least 3 hours.

Spray the hardware with 2 to 3 thin coats of paint.

Let the paint dry for at least 6 hours.

Reattach the newly painted hardware to the cabinets.

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