How to Paint Kitchen Cupboards with Melamine

Painting melamine kitchen cupboards is much like painting other kitchen cupboards. The major difference is the choice of paint. Specialty melamine paints and primer paints are available and can make a difference in the outcome of your project. These specific paints have a thicker texture and are slightly sticky, enabling them to adhere to the melamine surface a little better than conventional latex paint. Look for the supplies you need in your local home improvement, and plan on the project taking a couple of days to allow for drying time.

Things You'll Need

• Fine grade sandpaper
• Cotton cloth
• Screwdriver
• Melamine primer
• Melamine paint
• Roller and brushes

Instructions

Process

1. Remove the hardware including hinges from the cabinets with the screwdriver.

2. Lightly sand the surface of the cabinets to be painted with fine grade sandpaper.

3. Remove dust and debris from sanding with clean cotton cloth.

4. Apply one thin coat of melamine primer to the cabinet surface. Drying time may take up to four hours.

5. Lightly sand the primer on the surface of the cabinets.

6. Apply a thin coat of melamine paint over the primer. Allow to dry completely.

7. Apply one more thin coat of melamine paint over the first coat and allow to dry. It may take a couple of days for the paint to completely cure, though it may be dry to the touch.

8. Re-attach the hardware and hinges with the screwdriver. Put the cabinet doors back into their original positions.

References

• Cabinet Painting Guide