Night Elf Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The white cabinets in my bathroom look terrible. The white shiny part has chipped away in many places showing light colored cheap looking wood. What on earth do I do with these things? I wanted to just toss them out and buy new oak cabinets but we really can't afford that anytime soon. Should I sand, primer, and paint? What type of paint? I've painted walls in our home but I've never painted cabinets or furniture. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 If it is already painted over wood I'd prime it twice and then paint again. I've done this with good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HootOwl Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Are the cabinets laminated over particle board? If so, you can peel off the laminate, sand and prime the particle board, then paint with good quality kitchen paint and have great looking cabinet that no longer look "cheap". We did this with our cheap kitchen cabinets, and they looks great now. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 I have no idea what kind of wood this is, or if it's laminate on top of particle board. It's just cheap looking, that much I know. I guess I'll take a door off and see what I can do with it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 In a bathroom you want something that washes well - like a gloss paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I painted some kitchen cabinets and the "expert" at the paint store recommended oil based paint for cabinets. He said it dries to a much harder finish and, therefore, lasts longer, is more washable, etc. I would think it would be even more important in the bathroom. It did take forever to dry, much longer than the can said, because of the humidity when we painted them. Next time, I won't paint in July! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn in WI Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I second the oil-based paint choice for cabinetry. It will hold up better in the long run than latex. However, if you're not going to have these cabinets for a long time--in other words, painting them is a short-term, stop-gap measure--I'd use a semi-or high-gloss latex and just get it done. If you're not planning to remove all the paint, I'd also recommend sanding to rough up the surface and also to blend in the spots where it's chipped. Those areas will show up after being painted if they're not sanded down. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Oil Based, with good ventilation!!! And yes, paint during a dry time, although, if you run an air conditioner that would probbaly help. I would sand, kilz and then paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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