As with any paint job the secret to success is in the preparation not the painting.
Can you paint over veneer cabinets.
Only paint in a well ventilated area.
The first coat of paint will act as a primer coat.
Apply at least two coats of your chosen paint to the veneer surface painting over the dried primer.
Before you start painting laminate cabinets.
If you are painting a veneer wood piece of furniture i recommend the method outlined in my original cabinet painting post.
Can you paint veneer cabinets.
Don t paint over damaged laminate.
If you ve chosen a dark color you may need about four coats of paint.
And this project is no different.
Wait for the first coat to dry then add a second coat.
This first coat will not provide full coverage but that is not a problem.
If laminate is cracked warped or peeling that damage can interfere with the bonding of paint to the cabinet.
Allow the first coat to dry for 1 2 hours.
Apply a coat of oil based gloss or semi gloss paint to the veneer cabinets and detached cabinet doors using a sponge brush or a light nap roller.
Apply paint to the veneer evenly using smooth strokes and always follow the grain of the area.
Step 5 paint over the veneer.
If you re opting for a light color you ll need to apply two coats at minimum and you may need more to achieve the desired effect.