Wipe down the cabinets with the cleaning solution and allow them to dry fully.
Remove Doors and Drawers
Remove doors and drawers.
Removecabinet hardwarefrom the doors and drawers and place them in plastic bags.
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Repair Damage
Examine the cabinets for cracks and shallow dents.
Use wood filler to fill in the scrapes and holes.
Smear the wood filler into the damaged area with your finger.
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For larger holes, use a putty knife toapply the wood filler.
Wood filler can take 2 to 8 hours to dry.
The goal is to create a rough surface texture for the paint to adhere to.
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Prime the Cabinets
Using a paint stirrer, stir the bonding primer vigorously.
Using a clean cloth orvacuum, remove any dust residue left over from the sanding process.
Paint the Cabinets
Stir the paint thoroughly and pour it into a paint tray.
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Using ahigh-quality paintbrushand/or mini paint roller, apply the paint to all cabinet surfaces.
Repeat this step if you determine you need a second or third coat.
Tip
Avoid usingchalk paint, stain, or milk paint when painting laminate cabinets.
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For long-lasting results, it is important to sand and prime laminate cabinets before applying paint.
While paint will stick to laminate cabinets, it’s important to sand and prime them first.
If not properly sanded and primed, the paint will peel or chip soon after it’s applied.
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