Step By Step Process Of Resurfacing Kitchen Laminate Cabinets
Laminate cabinets can only be resurfaced unless & until the cabinet boxes are in good shape. However, if the cabinet boxes are weak or damaged, then it is not possible to resurface the laminate cabinets, instead, you may need to replace your cabinets altogether. Laminate cabinets usually make kitchens look outdated or obsolete. But, it is possible to create a fresh, new look as well as feel by simply painting kitchen laminate cabinets. If you are looking to resurface your kitchen laminate cabinets, then go through the below-mentioned step-by-step process carefully & achieve the desired result of your work:
Step 1: Cabinet Preparation
- First of all, prepare the laminate kitchen cabinets by washing them using a mixture of warm water and trisodium phosphate in order to get rid of any grease. A buildup of grime will make the adhesion of the primer difficult.
- As soon as the cabinets are dry, you need to pull out all the hardware and mark the back of each cabinet door with a piece of masking tape with its location written on it in order to make the process of rehanging the finished doors easier.
- Now, gently, delicately or softly sand the fronts of the laminate cabinets as well as the cabinet door frames using fine-grit sandpaper to rough the surface so that the primer adheres properly.
- Get rid of the sand residue with the help of a specialized tack cloth, which picks up sand particles from the sanding process, to complete the cabinet preparation and make them ready for the primer.
Step 2: Primer Application
- If you are looking for simple cleanup & ease of application, then it is best to use a water-based primer designed especially for laminate. Paint the primer on the doors as well as the laminate cabinet frames with the help of a dense, foam roller.
- Apply the paint in long, even, vertical strokes when it comes to the best finish results. When the first coat of primer is dry, gently & firmly sand using a 150-grit sandpaper in order to rough the surfaces for an additional coat of primer.
- Paint a second layer of primer on the cabinets as well as frames in order to give the areas a substantial base for the finish coats of paint. Lightly sand the surfaces, one more time.
Step 3: Paint Adhesion
- Apply a coat of water-based paint to the cabinets as well as frames with the help of a small foam roller. Move the roller in long, vertical strokes in a "V" pattern in order to keep away from streaks and drips.
- For difficult areas, which may include the cabinet door frame corners, you can use a paintbrush. Allow the surfaces to dry completely, before applying an additional coat of finish paint in the same manner. Allow the laminate kitchen cabinets to dry overnight in order to achieve a hard as well as a durable finish.
Step 4: Cabinet Completion
- Use a screwdriver when it comes to attaching the old hardware back to the doors as well as frames. For an updated look and feel, you need to replace the doorknobs or handles with new styles instead.
- Screw in the frame hinges, before attaching the doors to the frames, using the prior masking tape notations for correct placement locations.