Painting Wood Veneer Cabinets

By the way veneer is slightly different from laminate.

Painting wood veneer cabinets.

Apply paint to the veneer evenly using smooth strokes and always follow the grain of the area. Laminate cabinets require a special bonding primer. Only paint in a well ventilated area. The first coat of paint will act as a primer coat.

The veneer gives the surface a better appearance and makes it look like solid wood. When painting or priming always wear protective safety gear to avoid skin contact and inhalation. Veneered wood is a similar concept but instead of a plastic layer on top of plywood it has a very thin layer of actual wood called a veneer. If you are painting a veneer wood piece of furniture i recommend the method outlined in my original cabinet painting post.

Special cabinet paints are available that provide a smooth finish but any high quality paint should work. Choose a high quality paint. Allow the first. The key is prepping it correctly and using the right primer.

Cabinets with wood or laminate veneer require special painting attention. Most veneer surfaces are sealed with polyurethane for a glossy finish and this surface does not accept paint easily. On alternative home improvement projects gloss is sanded off for better paint adhesion. Painting wood veneer is not hard.

The laminate must be in good condition for best results. Unlike solid wood wood veneer is delicately thin and can be easily chipped and damaged if subject to aggressive sanding and stripping so extra care is required in refinishing a wood veneer piece. Wood veneer is created when very thin slices of wood usually less than 1 8 inch thick are glued on to wood panels or particle board. The dos and don ts of painting laminate cabinets prime your laminate cabinets for the perfect paint job with these tips for surface preparation paint selection and application.