Painting kitchen cupboards

[pam1]

I want to paint my existing kitchen cupboards to give the kitchen a more modern look. What is the best way of preparing the laminated doors for painting? What is the best type of paint to use?

 

[AnonymousImport]

I found when I painted kitchen cupboards a few years ago thet the best way apart from spraying which would obviously be awkward was to use paint pads. These give a smooth almost flat finish without brush strokes. I also think a satin finish is better than gloss because it doesnt show up any uneveness as much but still gives a good finish. Most kitchen cupboards are finished in a satin finish anyway.

 

[AnonymousImport]

What is the best way to prepare the cabinets for painting.? Sanding?, Kiltz Primer?,
or just paint the darn things?

 

[AnonymousImport]

Light sanding was sufficient for mine. Then a primer if changing colour, but I went straight on to the surface - looks great.

 

[AnonymousImport]

i have just put primer on my dark kitchen cupboard doors how many coats do i use i have also bought total matt to paint them afterwards as the man at b.q told me this was ok please would you let me no if 1 or 2 coats of primer are needed . thankyou for your help.

 

[AnonymousImport]

I think 1 coat of kilz primer would work great. I would lightly sand the cabinets down so it will adhere perfectly. thanks

 

[Marlene]

The inside of my cupboards have never been painted. They are 40 years old. Is a primer good enough? How many coats?

 

[chrisl]

ESP (Easy Surface Preperation) worked for me. You just paint it on, leave it to dry and it keys the surface ready for painting.

Most specialised DIY shops do it or even the big name ones now I think.

 

[AnonymousImport]

I would like to paint my bleached oak cupboards white. I don't want brush strokes to show. Should I remove the doors and spray them? What kind of paint would I use?

 

[AnonymousImport]

I am just about to paint my cupboards. They are a medium oak colour and wood. The carcass is melamine. I will be using a clear primer on the melamine and will lighly sand the doors etc with wire wool. Then probably 3 coats of satin finish, either emulsion or B&Q colours everywhere. I will use a sponge roller so I don't get any brush strokes. Last coat will be a clear satin varnish so I can wipe them

 

[AnonymousImport]

you can totally eliminate brush stroke disfiguration by using a diluted oil paint. Sand the paintwork prior to applying final coat with 180 or 240 sterated or wetdry paper. Tack rag the surface and apply diluted eggshell with a quality brush such as a purdy. It can be diluted as much as 20%. Satinwood has a higher sheen level than eggshell which means it is a tougher finish. Both are suitable finishes for modern cabinets. The advantage of spraying is being able to use cat laquers which are extremely durable surfaces.

 

[andrew]

i wish to paint my laminated wood doors in a blue colour how do i go about it

 

[lanegs]

My experience has shown that Zinsser primer covers much better than Kilz, even though it is thinner in consistency.

 

[lanegs]

I painted my kitchen cabinets with white latex paint, but am unhappy with the chipping and wear. Can I sand them and repaint now with oil paint? Or is there a primer I could use that would prepare them better for oil? Thanks for your ideas.