Home Improvement > PaintingNovember 02, 2006

Painting Faux Finish Cabinets

My cabinets are compressed board with a faux walnut finish, how can I paint them a color?

Kathy from Havertown, PA

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By (Guest Post) 11/02/2006

Use a coat of Kilz as a primer, then paint any color you like. If using a bright or deep color, have the Kilz tinted to a close color.

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11/02/2006

Is that faux walnut finish like a plastic type of contact paper? My mom's (l980-ish) kitchen had that. I would think that the Krylon plastic paint would do a nice job. Take your cabinet doors off and spray outside to keep the fumes down. I have used the Krylon paint on outdoor furniture and it has withstood two summers and is still looking good, so surely it would withstand use in a kitchen. Or, maybe a light sanding and a really good primer and enamel paint would do the job. I am always willing to take a chance on projects because usually even if it turns out not exactly like I planned, it is still better than what I started with! Good luck on your project and make sure you take before and after pictures to share with us.

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11/02/2006

Check your local hardware store for advice, Kathy. (People who work there are usually most helpful.) It may involve not only cleaning the cabinets thoroughly, but also sanding them a bit before applying paint.

Good luck!

Rose Anne

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