Painting cabinets August 27, 2020, 01:58:23 pm I have a 1991 RB 26.5 LD. The laminate on the front of the cabinets is starting to peel and look dated. I was thinking about painting the cabinets and was wondering if anyone else has painted their cabinets and how they turned out. I don’t know what to do about the rounded wall trim pieces that look like wood but are a laminate, mdf or plastic but not wood. Any ideas?
Re: Painting cabinets Reply #1 – September 04, 2020, 02:43:18 am I removed what seamed like a thin plastic veneer? Layer with paint stripper on some of my 2003 RB cabinets and drawers. I then stained them and put some clear coat stuff over that. It worked out pretty well. A couple had different wood so it looks lighter even with same stain which is ok. Paint would not show a difference and would work if you like the look better.Not sure about trim, maybe with the right primer they could be painted.
Re: Painting cabinets Reply #2 – September 20, 2020, 10:05:12 pm There's a trend towards remodeling and painting interiors of RVs. Going white. Not sure if it's for me.ImnotlostImrving did a video on their new to them 2006 26.5 MB remodel. Including lots of brush painting. Real work but wowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=339brOJBGLw Another vlogger painted her RV interior with a paint sprayer, and lots of primer. The spray method seemed easier IMO but both had good results.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3KpB1HhTgI Cheers,Kat 1 Likes
Re: Painting cabinets Reply #3 – September 21, 2020, 02:30:55 am I'm actually in the process of painting ours white, we are currently in the primer step. everything including the trims need some sanding and it'll all look good in the end 1 Likes
Re: Painting cabinets Reply #4 – September 21, 2020, 09:34:43 am Quote from: majortom - September 21, 2020, 02:30:55 amI'm actually in the process of painting ours white, we are currently in the primer step. everything including the trims need some sanding and it'll all look good in the end We hope you will share some before and after photos, Tom.Chris 1 Likes
Re: Painting cabinets Reply #5 – September 21, 2020, 10:14:19 am Quote from: Chris Horst - September 21, 2020, 09:34:43 amWe hope you will share some before and after photos, Tom.Chrissure will!! currently here are the before. will post photo attachments once I have the after shots: Login • Instagram 1 Likes
Re: Painting cabinets Reply #6 – September 22, 2020, 01:56:18 pm We are also planning on painting the kitchen and bathroom cabinets in our 98~MB. We will start in the bathroom since wood simulation film is pealing and coming off in places. Our bigest concern is that we get the right primer base on the film Luann and plastic corners so the paint will have a good base. Originally we were going to sand off the film but for many reasons stated here on LDO and that we do not want have to clean up the mess after, so we will try encapsulation. I will post some photos here after. Karen~Liam 98 ~ MB NinA
Re: Painting cabinets Reply #7 – September 22, 2020, 03:42:26 pm For the longest time my wife wanted to paint the dark oak kitchen cabinets in our home, I resisted as long as I could. She told me she was going to use chalk paint, I was not familiar with this type of paint. This stuff is magic as far as I'm concerned. We did not sand or put on an undercoat, just started painting the cabinets. The results were awesome, so much easier than I expected. The brand we used was Annie Sloan (I need to double check the brand). It is expensive, but it goes a long ways. There is a follow on process where you apply a was to seal it, but this was not a difficult job. The paint has been on for few years and is holding up amazingly well. Something to consider.Dan
Re: Painting cabinets Reply #8 – September 22, 2020, 05:06:51 pm I had seen a primer that would “stick to anything” including slick ceramic tile years ago at Home Depot (they were demoing it).I called just now (cause I had forgotten the name) and they said it was likely binding primer. There are many brands that offer bonding primer - Here is a write up on bonding primers. (I don’t know this site it just looked like a decent explanation).Note: the stuff I saw showed brush strokes big time so a foam roller might be good to use.I hadn’t heard of chalk paint, that looks like a possible choice also for those that want a matte finish.writeup on chalk paintI would love to hear from people that have used either (how it has held up over time) plus pictures.Jane 1 Likes
Re: Painting cabinets Reply #9 – November 22, 2020, 08:43:13 pm Zinsser BIN primer sticks to all surfaces. It’s pricey and needs two coats but it really works. I used it to paint wood paneling without sanding first. It turned out great and no peeling paint. Watch out though, anything it gets on it stays on. I have used Marquee paint for cabinets and was unhappy with the result. If I were to paint cabinets in the future, I would want a self leveling paint meant for cabinets. I think Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore have cabinet paints. There are not many latex paints that can compare to the smooth finish an oil based paint gives.
Re: Painting cabinets Reply #10 – November 23, 2020, 12:55:12 pm I mentioned before, although I like white in a house, I love the way the interior wood color in and LD along with it's big windows makes me feel part of the woods, even when sitting inside. I would not change the color. I am camping. 2 Likes
Re: Painting cabinets Reply #11 – November 23, 2020, 01:31:45 pm Six years ago I took a 2 hour class on chalk painting. I learned a variety of techniques and styles that can be used on virtually any surface. Chalk paint is a latex paint mixed with a fine powder that makes it non-drippy and easy to use. I subsequently painted the entire kitchen of my old home. Then I downsized and bought an older town home and painted the cabinets in all of the bathrooms. I love the fact that clean up is easy, no sanding is required and you don't need to remove the cabinet doors. I will never use another paint on cabinets. I haven't started any projects in "GoLightly" yet, but I have certainly started thinking about it. 1 Likes
Re: Painting cabinets Reply #12 – November 23, 2020, 07:00:09 pm Quote from: tborchers - November 22, 2020, 08:43:13 pmZinsser BIN primer sticks to all surfaces. It’s pricey and needs two coats but it really works. I used it to paint wood paneling without sanding first. It turned out great and no pealing paint. Watch out though, anything it gets on it stays on. Zinsser is a great paint producer, they have several primers. BIN the red label is a shellac based primer and yes it sticks to just about anything. It seals over cigarette smoke with no yellowing bleed through. It can be cleaned off with denatured alcohol. But be aware that it should only be used with proper ventilation and use of a good respirator. It drys quickly and is a great base to paint over. Zinsser also has a very nice interior paint called Perma White that is mold, mildew and stain resistant. It is also tintable. If I ever wanted to paint my LD interior that is the only product I would use. But I love the wood decor.Steps to painting, #1 Clean (this may or may not include sanding, depends on the surface and primer)#2 Protect (any surfaces you don't want paint on)#3 Prime if necessary, Paint#4 Clean up. (Remove masking tape promptly after painting or you will regret it.)Spraying is a great way to get a good finish if you have covered EVERYTHING that you don't want painted. A good spray finish also depends on the quality of equipment and the experience of the sprayer. A good brush job can be much better than a bad spray job.DH and I have 14 years experience as a Paint and Maintenance contractors. We have been asked to repair many paint jobs that were done wrong the first time. 3 Likes
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