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By painting your old laminate cabinets, you will not only update your kitchen, but also save money on buying new furniture. If the covering of the cabinets is in good condition, then you can safely paint them. You will need to prepare the surface first and then prime with a primer to hold the paint better. Read our article to find out what to do.

Steps

1. 1 Disassemble the lockers. If possible, remove doors, handles, and hinges from cabinets. This will allow you to paint them more thoroughly.
2. 2 Cover parts that cannot be removed with masking tape.
3. 3 Thoroughly clean the laminated surfaces of the cabinets with a degreasing agent such as trisodium phosphate. Use according to the manufacturer's instructions. Then rinse the surface with water and let it dry before painting.
4. 4 Sand the cabinets with 120 grit paper. You need to roughen them up to hold the paint better. So make sure you sandpaper the entire surface. Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner and then wipe the cabinets with a clean, damp cloth. Let the laminate dry completely.
5. 5 Apply a special laminate primer. Follow the instructions on the bank. You can buy it at most hardware stores. Allow the primer to dry completely.
6. 6 Apply latex or oil paint over the primer. Oil based paints give a smoother surface and are easier to clean, so choose them if you are painting cabinets in your kitchen or bathroom. Apply the paint with a roller so that you don't see the smears later.
7. 7 After the paint is dry, screw back the hinges and handles and hang the doors.

Tips

• The place where you will paint the cabinets should be well ventilated.Open windows and doors or turn on fans.
• Spread vegetable oil on the cabinet doors where they touch so they don't stick to each other until the paint is completely dry.

Warnings

• Take the necessary precautions when using trisodium phosphate, as it can damage your eyes, lungs, and skin.

What do you need

• Masking tape
• Primer
• Dye
• Roller or brush
• Trisodium phosphate
• Rag
• Sandpaper

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