Whether you’re unhappy with the color of your cabinets or they’re in dire need of a makeover, you can transform their look by learning how to paint particle board cabinets. This DIY project takes a weekend to complete (less time if you can enlist the help of a few helpers) and can make your cabinets look brand new with a few everyday tools and the right supplies. Our guide takes you step-by-step, from prepping a workstation to sanding and painting.
Prepping to Paint Particle Board Cabinets
Painting particle board cabinets is only tricky if you don’t take the necessary steps to prep beforehand. The more measures you put in place to ensure the paint goes on smoothly in the final steps, the better the transformation will look.
Set Up a Workstation
To paint particle board cabinets, you’ll likely need a top-notch paint primer so you don’t have to apply multiple coats of paint to cover up the finish. Depending on the primer’s ingredients, you’ll need to paint cabinet doors in a well-ventilated area so that you and others in your household aren’t overexposed to fumes. You’ll also want to designate an area where you can put cabinet doors on a flat surface to dry.
Cover Flooring and Appliances
Use plastic sheeting or drop cloths to cover the flooring and appliances near any cabinet frames or bases. This step keeps any paint splatter from getting on surfaces that can damage or stain it. It also helps to put painters tape in the areas where frames and bases meet the wall, ceiling, and backsplash to protect those areas from unwanted paint strokes.
Clean and Number Doors, Bases, and Frames
If you’re working on kitchen cabinets, you may need to wipe them down first to remove grease or grime. You can clean cabinetry with a wet microfiber cloth and a bit of dish soap, then let them dry. Another important way to prepare for painting particle board cabinets is to number and label each cabinet door with its corresponding frame or base so that you know which cabinets belong where once the final coat of paint is dry.
