Can I paint over veneer cabinets without sanding?

• <div><p>It’s important to sand your cabinets before you paint them so that your paint job will hold. However, in some cases, you might be able to skip the sanding. For example, you could use certain <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-paint-explained.htm">types of paint</a>, like mineral or chalk paint, that don’t require heavy sanding. You might also be able to use a high quality bonding primer or a liquid deglosser which allows the paint to stick without sanding. </p></div>

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Q: When is the best time to update your kitchen cabinets?

• <div><p>Late summer or early fall are two popular times to upgrade kitchen cabinets. With the holidays right around the corner, this gives you spillover time in case your renovation project takes longer than anticipated. Then you get to host and show off your new kitchen when company comes.</p></div>

Q: Can I paint over veneer cabinets without sanding?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s important to sand your cabinets before you paint them so that your paint job will hold. However, in some cases, you might be able to skip the sanding. For example, you could use certain <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-paint-explained.htm">types of paint</a>, like mineral or chalk paint, that don&rsquo;t require heavy sanding. You might also be able to use a high quality bonding primer or a liquid deglosser which allows the paint to stick without sanding. </p></div>

Q: Can you just paint over cabinets?

• <div><p>You can paint over wood, wood-laminate, and metal cabinets, but you need to prepare the surface first. Plastic laminate cabinets and thin veneers may accept a layer of paint depending on their condition, but they require special techniques and paints. If your cabinets sag or have significant damage, it may be a better investment to replace your cabinets than paint over them.</p></div>

Q: Can you use a steam cleaner on laminate cabinets?

• <div><p>No, we don&rsquo;t recommend using a steam cleaner on laminate surfaces, including kitchen cabinets. Steam can affect the structure of laminate cabinets, loosening the layers and causing them to warp. However, you can deep clean your laminate cabinets using other methods, such as soap and water or a vinegar mixture.</p></div>

Q: What maintenance is needed after the cabinets are painted?

• <div><p>Maintaining painted cabinets includes regular cleaning with non-abrasive solutions and avoiding harsh chemicals that may strip paint layers.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
Canes Carpentry did an amazing job installing my cabinets! The team was professional, punctual, and detail-oriented. The cabinets are beautifully crafted and fit perfectly in my space. They even customized a few features to meet my needs. Overall, excellent service and qualityâ Iâ m thrilled...
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Reviewed in November 2021
Very good experience with A&G. I had a pretty large stuccoed wall that had cracking and appearance issues from a bad installation. A&G weâ re able to diagnose the underlying problem, correct it, and refinish the entire wall in about a dayâ s time. They were very tidy and cleaned-up...
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Reviewed in October 2017
Glenn and his team are fast, efficient workers that do quality work. We had his team change our countertops in the kitchen, master bath and kids bath. Also paint the cabinets, trim and walls. They did an excellent job and I will hire them again for future projects.
Specialty Coating Services,LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
I am very satisifird with the work John did with my kitchen cabinets. I recomment him to all my friends. I orginally found him through his FaceBook page Southern Cabinets
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Reviewed in October 2015
The first time I called last year (in the fall of 2014) the lady who answered the phone was very short and rude to me and I was not able to get anyone to give me an estimate. I finally tried calling again in late August/ early September of this year (2015) and was promised a call back within...
Donnie's Furniture Repairing & Refinishing
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Reviewed in July 2013
I dropped off a cabinet door that I needed replicated and I stopped by a week later to pick it up. Easy to deal with. Great service.
ACADIAN CUSTOM CABINETS
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Reviewed in January 2013
They allowed me to design exactly what I wanted and made suggestion so that it would function to my best advantage. They also matched our existing cabinets style perfectly. Completely satisfied. We have had an abundance of compliments on our island.
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Reviewed in June 2011
My son's friend's car hit the front of my house and I had to get estimates to get it repaired. I researched Stucco companies on Angie's list and the Better Business Bureau. I had several people come out and I felt really comfortable with Walter right from the start. He has plenty of...
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