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I would like to paint my outdated kitchen cabinets. The problem is they are a vinyl overlay over particleboard.Is there a primer I can use to assure adhesion? I'm aware of "fusion" spray paint for plastics, but I'm afraid of "runs".
Hi John, while I don't recommend painting this type of cabinet, a primer sealer like Zinsser's Bullseye 1-2-3 will grip pretty well to anything, as long as you're careful to prep it correctly. That means a thorough degreasing/ cleaning and a scuff sanding with 220-320 grit sandpaper. The real issue is, that no matter how much work you put into these and how good a painter you are, they probably will still look like what they are....and they will not hold up very well, even with a good primer. The stuff is just not meant to be painted......I would suggest saving your pennies for replacing/refacing. It's a lot of work to paint a kitchen full of cabinets, and make them come out looking professional, especially if they are inexpensive cabinets to begin with.
Hope that helps, even though it's probably not what you wanted to hear...If you do decide to forge ahead, start with one door or even a drawer front, to see what you're in for, and the final result. Best of luck- Greg
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Greg Scholl
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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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