Kitchen cupboard paint advice
- Thread starter fitzykev
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You need two different types of primer. One that will adhere to the laminate finish and one that will adhere to the varnished sections at the top and bottom.
There are a number of products that claim to be suitable for both, eg ESP
www.tradepaintdirect.co.uk
Personally I would not want to apply any paint to a varnished surface without sanding it first, in spite of what the manufacturer says.
I would however add that if your final finish paint is waterbased, over time you will find that, where you pull the doors open, the fat/grease on your hands will soften the waterbased paint so much so that you can scrape it off with your finger nail.
There are a number of products that claim to be suitable for both, eg ESP
Owatrol ESP - Easy Surface Preparation
ESP Easy Surface Prep is a wipe on/wipe off product which primes and prepares any shiny surface for painting. It completely eliminates the need for difficult and time-consuming sanding and leaves the surface ready for paint or varnish to bond to. It’s a safe and effective way to prepare any...
www.tradepaintdirect.co.uk
Personally I would not want to apply any paint to a varnished surface without sanding it first, in spite of what the manufacturer says.
I would however add that if your final finish paint is waterbased, over time you will find that, where you pull the doors open, the fat/grease on your hands will soften the waterbased paint so much so that you can scrape it off with your finger nail.
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