Can Laminate Cabinets Be Painted?

Do you have laminate cabinets that need an upgraded look? You’re probably wondering, “Can laminate cabinets be painted?”

As the top-rated kitchen remodel service in Knoxville, Master Remodelers has 20 years of experience remodeling kitchens. We’ll tell you everything you should know about how we paint laminate laminate kitchen cabinets.

Benefits of Painting Laminate Cabinets

Why would you paint cabinets? The biggest benefits of painting them involve giving them an updated look and helping them last longer.

Aesthetics

If your laminate cabinets look out of date or don’t fit with the rest of your home, painting them can grant them the perfect aesthetic. Paint that works for laminate cabinets comes in many finishes (like satin or matte) and colors so you can match it with nearly any existing style. Whether your kitchen is the last room you must finish in your home or you’re selling your house soon, painting your cabinets can add both style and value.

Longevity

Maintaining quality cabinets is important for keeping your kitchen organized, so if you have to replace them, you’ll have a disorganized kitchen for several days. Painting your laminate cabinets helps them last longer.

Painting your cabinets requires a much smaller investment than replacing them. When properly cared for, the paint on your laminate cabinets can last up to 15 years.

Tips for Properly Painting Laminate Cabinets

Can laminate cabinets be painted? Yes, but because of the non-porous nature of the material, you must use the proper techniques and materials to avoid the paint quickly peeling off.

Sand the Cabinets

Cleaning and sanding your cabinets allows proper paint adhesion. This is the most important thing you can do during the laminate painting process and uses the following process:

1. Start by removing the doors from their hinges and take off the hardware so you have an even surface. Label all the doors so you know which cupboards they belong to.
2. Use light soap, a damp cloth, and warm water to clean the surface of the door.
3. Locate all the defects on your doors, such as scratches, dents, and chips. Repair them with laminate filler or wood putty.
4. Use a mask and eye protection to shield yourself from the dust. Sand the surface with fine-grit sandpaper.
5. Wipe the dust off the cabinets and feel to make sure the new surface feels porous and rough.

Take Your Time

You cannot rush through painting laminate cabinets, so commit to spending several days with the project. Remember that when you hire professionals to do the work, you’ll complete it much faster and experience less disruption in your life.

Add Primer

When painting your laminate cabinets, you absolutely must use a primer. Choosing the right primer is more important than the paint. Apart from sanding the cabinets, primer is the other factor that helps the paint adhere properly.

Choosing the primer depends on several factors, so it can feel overwhelming. We have the knowledge and experience to choose the right primer for your project and we only use the highest quality products.

Use Premium Paint

While laminate-specific paint produces the best results, with the proper technique any high-quality paint should work. For easy maintenance, we suggest using a satin finish you can clean easily.

Avoid Brushing

When you use a brush to paint a laminate cabinet, it nearly always leaves brush marks. This negates all the aesthetic benefits you derive from painting them. For the best results that look consistent and professional, only use a foam roller.

Master Remodelers Can Paint Your Laminate Cabinets

When you work with Master Remodelers, you’ll appreciate how easy we make the process of painting your laminate cabinets. From choosing a kitchen cabinet finish to installing new and modern cabinets, we do everything with knowledge and efficiency. We also offer financing opportunities.

To book a consultation with one of our designers, call 865-458-0416 today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about painting laminate cabinets.

Will Paint Peel Laminate Cabinets?

Paint will not peel off laminate cabinets provided you use the proper process and technique for painting them.

How Can I Tell I Have Laminate Cabinets?

You can tell you have laminate cabinets by looking at the edges. While wood cabinets have thick edging or frame, laminate usually has significantly thinner plastic edging.

What Kind of Paint Sticks to Laminate?

The kind of paint that sticks to laminate is laminate-specific paint or a high-quality satin finish.

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