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Can I paint over Thermofoil Cabinets

khayalami
10 years ago

I am in the process of negotiating to buy a house which has white thermofoil cabinets. The market is rather tight and there are few listings, and this house will have to do.

While I have nothing against white kitchens, they would impractical in my household of three active boys in their tweens and teens. The constant wiping would drive me crazy.

Besides the color, the cabinets seem to be in good condition, no visible peeling or bubbling. So I would be painting over perfectly good cabinets to all to a complete gray or just the bottoms to a chocolate or black/brown.

Back to the questions :)
1) Is it possible to paint over thermofoil and get nice results
2) If so what primer would be suitable, and what special prep would be required besides (thourough cleaning, slight sanding)?
3) Any recommendations on the paint that would provide >5 years durability.

Thanks in advance.

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