How I made Old laminate cabinets look NEW

Summary by Krater

Leah M Bolden demonstrates how to paint laminate furniture and built-in cabinetry, covering cleaning, scuff sanding, applying bonding primer, and choosing the right topcoat.

From the video

Answers: How do you paint over laminate furniture and cabinets?

• painting laminate surfaces
• scuff sanding laminate
• using bonding primer
• spray painting furniture
• polyurethane topcoats

What it concludes

• You must use a bonding primer when painting laminate so the paint adheres to the slick surface.
• Do not apply paint too heavily; go light with multiple coats, applying a minimum of three coats.
• Water-based polyurethane cleans up easily with water and does not yellow over time, but oil-based finishes offer greater longevity.
• Spar urethane provides strong protection and does not yellow over time, but it is not food-safe for kitchen applications.