Painting Faux Finish Cabinets

RE: Painting Faux Finish Cabinets Post 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. RE: Painting Faux Finish Cabinets Post by Persnickety Paula (321) | (11/02/2006) Contact 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. RE: Painting Faux Finish Cabinets Post by wordswork (70) | (11/02/2006) Contact 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