Painting Cabinets With a Laminate Paper

Remove the cabinet doors and paint them separately from the actual cabinets. Use a screwdriver to remove all the hardware. Put all hardware in a plastic bag to save for later.

Peel off any of the laminate paper that may be loose.

Fill a bucket with hot water and add a few drops of dish soap. Scrub the cabinets really well, making sure to remove all the dirt and especially grease, as grease will prevent the paint from adhering to the cabinets. Allow the cabinets to dry thoroughly before painting.

Sand the cabinets lightly to rough up the surface before painting and help the primer and paint adhere a little better.

Use an oil-based primer and a paintbrush to completely cover the cabinets. Use two coats of the primer if necessary. Allow the primer to dry completely, according to the manufacturer's directions, before applying the next coat.

Paint the cabinets and the doors with an oil-based paint. Make sure to cover all the areas of the cabinets and the doors completely. Paint only the front and sides of the doors and the front of the cabinets.

Add a second coat of paint, if desired, and allow it to dry for at least two days before hanging the doors back up.