And the answer is yes, you can paint your PVC cabinets.
You can use any kind of paint that's suitable to paint wood on your laminate cabinets, too. We recommend a satin finish as it's durable and easy to keep clean. The paint you use isn't as important as the primer which is the secret to getting the paint to stick to the smooth laminate.
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Danny Lipford: Some cabinets have a plastic melamine surface coating, rather than being painted or stained. When this vinyl coating begins to peel, you can either remove all of the coating and repaint, or simply repair the damaged areas. Repair is far less time-consuming.
Yes, laminate kitchen cabinet doors can be painted. To paint these doors, it's of great importance to prepare all of the materials required to paint the door before you begin painting.
Thermofoil, also sometimes simply called “thermo”, is a PVC vinyl colour coating that gets heat shrunk over a cabinet door. Think about it like supernaturally strong shrink wrap—it really sticks! The result is a seamless surface, usually in a solid colour, but sometimes also a faux wood grain pattern.
Do use a good primer before even thinking of applying paint. Primer is KEY. This is where I went wrong when I painted my laminate cabinets the wrong way. Like I said earlier, most laminate surfaces are made of plastic and the only way to get paint to stick to plastic is with a good primer.
Yes! You definitely need to prime IKEA cabinets before painting! For the Torhamn cabinets, I primed with Slick Stick. I painted one coat of the primer on all sides of the cabinet doors.
Sanding The Wood Surface
Sanding is one of those things people either love or hate, but whatever the case, many experts will agree it's an extremely important step if you're painting over polyurethane and you want your paint to stick properly. For smooth surfaces, you'll want to go coarse with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper.
Can you paint over polyurethane? Yes, you can paint over polyurethane or varnish, so long as you properly prepare the surface. Paint won't stick to polyurethane directly, so if you skip this step, the paint can peel off.
Abrade the outer vinyl coating to enhance adhesion by sanding it. You can alter the color of your vinyl-coated wood furniture by refinishing it with a coat of paint. However, before you get started, you must condition the vinyl to accept the paint, or the finish will fail.
In conclusion, if you are unsure if you have laminate cabinets, there are a few ways to check. One is to look for a paper or plastic film on the front of the cabinet. Another is to check if the cabinet is lightweight and has a smooth, shiny surface.
Clean and prepare the cabinet doors.
Then, begin to either sand or apply chalky finish paint, depending on your preference: Sanding: Using a rougher grit sandpaper, sand the laminate so it will better bond to the primer you use. Be careful not to over-sand the area, since laminate surfaces are typically very thin.
Plastic laminate cabinets are manufactured from high quality particleboard, high-pressure decorative laminates, and thermally fused melamine. For the most economical, durable, and easy to clean cabinet for commercial applications, plastic laminate cabinets are a great solution.
To answer the question of whether you can paint MDF, the answer is simple, yes you can paint MDF. As with any painting project, it must be properly prepared and painted with the most suitable paint for its particular composition.
Tip: Latex paint is recommended for laminate surface painting projects because of its durability and smooth finish.
Laminate is a picky surface, so you'll need a high-quality laminate-specific primer. If you aren't sure which one is best, consult your paint store professional. A good primer will prevent future peeling or lifting in the paint.
Most homeowners are not trained in painting properly. This is especially true for cabinets, since they require special attention. Professional painters should be hired because they have the skills to apply primer on laminate surfaces with precision. The tools used are professional grade and they will minimize mistakes.
Chalk paint is famous for sticking to just about anything, and in this case it makes the perfect primer between the laminate surface and the Satin Enamels paint. It's easy to apply and dries quickly. And the Satin Enamels provide the perfect durable finish over the chalk paint.