Here is a complete tutorial on how to paint veneer cabinets for a long lasting professional finish.
Can you paint over veneer cabinets.
Can you paint veneer cabinets.
Step 5 paint over the veneer.
Apply a coat of oil based gloss or semi gloss paint to the veneer cabinets and detached cabinet doors using a sponge brush or a light nap roller.
Before you start painting laminate cabinets.
If you re opting for a light color you ll need to apply two coats at minimum and you may need more to achieve the desired effect.
The right way to paint over laminate.
Several thin coats provide better results than one thick coat.
Allow the first coat to dry for 1 2 hours.
If you are painting a veneer wood piece of furniture i recommend the method outlined in my original cabinet painting post.
If laminate is cracked warped or peeling that damage can interfere with the bonding of paint to the cabinet.
Apply at least two coats of your chosen paint to the veneer surface painting over the dried primer.
Only paint in a well ventilated area.
The first coat of paint will act as a primer coat.
Wait for the first coat to dry then add a second coat.
And this project is no different.
This first coat will not provide full coverage but that is not a problem.
Apply paint to the veneer evenly using smooth strokes and always follow the grain of the area.