Painting Wood Veneer Cabinets

Veneered wood is a similar concept but instead of a plastic layer on top of plywood it has a very thin layer of actual wood called a veneer.

Painting wood veneer cabinets.

Wood veneer is created when very thin slices of wood usually less than 1 8 inch thick are glued on to wood panels or particle board. Only paint in a well ventilated area. Wood cabinets are ideal for painting but any surface that can be scuffed with sandpaper can be painted. If you are painting a veneer wood piece of furniture i recommend the method outlined in my original cabinet painting post.

Paint the cabinet areas and sand. When painting or priming always wear protective safety gear to avoid skin contact and inhalation. Painting or staining wood veneer on furniture or cabinets is a great way to change the color to suit your home decor. The dos and don ts of painting laminate cabinets prime your laminate cabinets for the perfect paint job with these tips for surface preparation paint selection and application.

Cabinets with wood or laminate veneer require special painting attention. The laminate must be in good condition for best results. Laminate cabinets require a special bonding primer. The veneer gives the surface a better appearance and makes it look like solid wood.

Apply paint to the veneer evenly using smooth strokes and always follow the grain of the area. Most veneer surfaces are sealed with polyurethane for a glossy finish and this surface does not accept paint easily. By the way veneer is slightly different from laminate. The key is prepping it correctly and using the right primer.

On alternative home improvement projects gloss is sanded off for better paint adhesion. Special cabinet paints are available that provide a smooth finish but any high quality paint should work. Allow the first. Painting wood veneer is not hard.