How can we paint our Formica kitchen cabinets ????

Answer 1

there is special paint for that.
visit your local paint / hardware store and ask questions

Answer 2

Prime first, of course. But one person said to use an oil based enamel. I did that once, and although it was the yukkiest job I had ever done, the payoff was worth the extra trouble. After the paint dried (which took a good 48 hours to not feel sticky) it was the hardest and most scrubable finish I could have imagined.

I also had horrible linolieum down, and when I spilled some paint on the floor, I just ended up by painting the floor also. I was hoping it would buy me another six months before having to replace the floor. Well, I had it for well over a year before I moved, and the floor was wonderful. No chips or scratches.

I highly recommend oil-based paint when used in the proper place. It is hard to use, and cannot be cleaned with soap and water, but it is definitely durable.

Answer 3

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Introduction:
Tired of that outdated Avacado green bathroom? Kitchen Cabinets looking kind of drab? Lets brighten things up a bit with a new painted finish,perhaps even add a decorative Faux finish. We'll show you how.
Before we get into this you need to understand that adhesion is not the problem, you have to keep in mind that the finished product is only as durable as the paint film itself.

Your automobile has one of the toughest finishes available but you would not go sliding a can of green beans across the hood without expecting some major damage.
Expect the same results from the paint on your countertop or ceramic tile.
Now if you excersize a little care and common sense, the finish will give you years of satisfactory service.
Use your cutting board, avoid harsh cleansers, soft scrub works great, a coat of paste wax once a year or so will do wonders for protecting your finish.

Painting bathtubs, toilets and appliances is best let to a professional. There are kits available but the materials involved and chemicals necessary for preparation are not only dangerous but require extensive knowledge regarding application.
Save yourself a lot of grief and contract it out to a pro.
Keeping that in mind lets get started.


First, wash the surface to with a 50/50 solution of household ammonia and water to remove soap films from bathroom surfaces or grease from kitchen walls. I also recommend you wash with a mild acid solution which is used to clean ceramic tile of excessive grout. This can be found in the tile section of most home centers,Ace hardware and tile distributors.Rinse well with plain water, and let the surface dry thoroughly.
Next, prime it with a high-quality adhesion-promoting primer like Zinsser's latex-based Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer-Sealer. Bulls Eye 1-2-3 adheres tenaciously to ceramic tile, glass, and other hard-to-stick-to materials. The primer provides an "anchor" for the topcoat so it can't be rubbed, chipped or scraped off easily.
If the area is going to be subjected to a lot of water such as the tile in the tub area, use BIN an alcohol base primer for maximum durability.
Follow the primer with one or two coats of a high-quality finish paint. In moisture-prone areas alkyd (oil base)finishes are preferred, as they provide a harder finish than water-base paints and are more washable and durable. There are also several epoxy coatings that are excellent for durability, check with your local paint store for availability.
If you want to paint the grout a contrasting color, you can go back over it with an artist's brush.

Your finished project will be fully cured in appx 2-3 weeks and you should avoid harsh abrasive cleaning agents, soft scrub is a good general cleaner for painted surfaces.

Zinsser's Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer-Sealer can be found paint stores, hardware stores, and home centers across the country.

Answer 4

I am with the others on this one. Although you do not necessarily have to sand - it would be a good idea to sand areas that have imperfections. The most important part of the process is applying a good primer. For high wear areas such as cabinets - I would probably go with an oil base primer (such as killz). Since latex paint will not adhere to an oil base primer - you will have to use an oil base paint - but generally - this type of paint is a little more durable and will actually "level" itself and give you a much smoother "sprayed on" appearance. Good luck with the project

Answer 5

surely speaking you have too plenty happening already! in case you have white cabinet stay faraway from beige stay in the cool colorations ,pass with a easy gray counter precise when you consider which you're putting blue tiles on the returned splash ,decide for a white and grey floor end fairly. except this kitchen is closed you may desire to pass this way, yet while this is an open concept it is going to conflict with the warmth tones then you could desire to think again the kitchen cabinets and pass with a beige fairly, if so you may choose heat colour , like pink, browns , beige. Get some paint chips and positioned them collectively area by utilising area and additionally you will see the version or in case you like a cloth p.c.. the colorations out of that .

Answer 6

I don't think you need to sand, but just prime and paint, shouldn't have any trouble.

Answer 7

I do believe that Home Depot has kits for this.

Answer 8

This site will give you step by step instructions to do this.
http://www.alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/faq3.html

Answer 9

sand, prime, and paint. use high gloss or semi-gloss enamel.