General Overview
Thermofoil cabinets being constructed with the combination of the laminate vinyl with underneath made up of the particle board is a bit difficult to paint on and needs good preparation in order to achieve the desired results. Usually, these floor types need not be painted as they offer a smooth look but in case if someone wants to paint them with different colors it can be done by following the certain steps in the right manner.
Simple Steps To Paint The Thermofoil Cabinets
The stepwise method to paint the thermofoil cabinets is mentioned as below.
Preparation
The first step is to prepare the surface of the cabinets for painting for which steps are mentioned below.
- Empty: Take out all the items from the cupboards and make them clean.
- De-attaching: The doors of the kitchen cabinets are supposed to be removed with the help of the screwdriver.
- Cleaning: Wet the cloth in the warm water and squeeze the excess water from it to rub the cabinets with the same in order to clean it including the corners and edges.
- Sponge: Add the little amount of the liquid soap detergent into the warm water and dip the sponge into the same to clean all the cabinets.
- Dry: Use dry washcloth in order to make the cabinets dry. Using paper towels will also get the job done finely.
Sanding
- Sandpaper: The sanding must be done on the rough cabinet areas in order make the smooth and even. The sanding must be done in a very smooth manner so that the surface will not be damaged.
- Cleaning: Use damp cloth in order to remove the sanding leftover and clean it properly.
Primer
- Primer: Ensure to apply the primer only that is meant for the Thermofoil Cabinets. Hence reading the instructions labeled on the product is highly recommended.
- Ventilation: The primer must be applied in the properly ventilated area.
- Application: The application of primer must be one using the paintbrush in the wide and even strokes.
- Dry: Let the first coat of the primer dry completely in order to apply the second one.
Painting
- Drying: The application of the paint is only recommended if the second coat of the primer is dried.
- Latex Paint: The application of the latex paint needs to be applied to the cabinets. Allow the first coat to dry completely before applying the second one.
- Re-attach: Re-attach the cabinet doors one the paint is dried completely.