Painting / covering kitchen cupboards

[themoo]

I've got some basic white-covered cupboards from B&Q. Some of the covering is starting to split and come off revealing the wood (or whatever it is) underneath. Should I peel all the white covering off, and paint over the wood? Or is a sticky-back plastic a better option?

Thank you

 

[foxhole]

I've got some basic white-covered cupboards from B&Q. Some of the covering is starting to split and come off revealing the wood (or whatever it is) underneath. Should I peel all the white covering off, and paint over the wood? Or is a sticky-back plastic a better option?

Thank you

Change doors , are you using a toaster or kettle below upper cupboards ?, heat and steam can cause damage .

 

[themoo]

I am! That explains it. Thanks. Buying new doors isn't really an option unfortunately but I can move the toaster & kettle.

 

[themoo]

Does this mean I can neither paint nor re-cover the existing doors?

 

[themoo]

Bump please

 

[endecotp]

Does this mean I can neither paint nor re-cover the existing doors?

You can try those things but don’t expect good results.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Got some photos? Doors may not be as expensive as you think. Or is it the cupboard units?

 

[Deluks]

You can probably glue it back on. If you can get some contact adhesive in the split, use the tip of a knife if it's very small. Then hold it down with masking tape til it's set.

 

[themoo]

I hadn't thought about just getting doors. In an ideal world I'd replace the whole lot but I don't have a job and need to eat first and foremost! These photos show the damage. If I can glue it, that'll be easier but I did like the idea of at least changing the colour.

 

[ChilliBob]

I had similar in a utility room on one door. I've stripped and painted the whole lot. In a nutshell:

1. Remove wrap, using a heat gun if necessary
2. if surface looks fine, prime, I used Zinsser 123
3. Move on to painting, my paint system wad a undercoat and three top coats.

We're happy with the results, however:
1. It looks more rustic than vinyl wrap
2. It's probably not as hard wearing
3. If your mfd door isn't properly smooth it'll show) some I wish I'd put some fine surface filler on between priming and painting
4. You'd need go do the whole kitchen, and trims/pelmits, or it would show up.

Total cost will be far less than a whole set of new doors. But, outlay forjust one door will probably be more costly than replacing just that door.

 

[themoo]

Thank you so much, that is really helpful to know.