Painting Thermofoil Kitchen Cabinets

Although I had heard it could be done with chalk paint I really didnt know it was possible with latex paint.

Painting thermofoil kitchen cabinets. They could potentially be run through another thermofoil press but the cost is prohibitive. I let the thin layers of paint dry for 4 hours before applying another coat. A couple of thin coats will work best.

Enamel paints are also a good choice because they are extremely durable and will last a long time without chipping and scratching. Use wide even strokes. Enamel is typically very glossy.

Are you tired of your ugly cabinets. Foam is typically the best material for applying paint to thermofoil so try to find a foam-based paint. Use a paint brush or roller to apply latex paint.

Painting your thermofoil cabinets is easy. Using a paintbrush or roller proceed to apply your latex paint in the same fashion as your primer. The surface underneath is called MDF Medium Density Fiberboard and is painted in the same way you would paint raw wood.

This is a good example of the thin layer of thermofoil coating and what the cabinet. With your second coat of primer dry its time to begin painting your thermofoil cabinets. Choose a satin finish latex paint if you arent interested in a high gloss finish.

This type of cabinetry is often found in lower-end kitchens melamine and thermofoil are similar plastic materials that are applied over particleboard or MDF to inexpensively simulate the look of painted wood. The thermofoil on the cabinets is attached with adhesive and once heated it starts to release very easily. Older MDF may contain formaldehyde.