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How to change the colour of white gloss engineered cabinet?

Hi everyone, thanks for having me here. We will move in our new house very soon but need to do some small renovations and one of this is the kitchen cabinet, the recent owner got the 14 pieces set which is very modern and especially in gloss white engineering wood, look like pictures below. I would like to ask for advice on how to get rid of the glossy effect and paint another color, would be much appreciated if anyone used to do the same and share the experience.
Also the cooking wall has a bright blue glass splashback and I wanna change it to tiles, don’t know if I should remove that glass splashback and tile it properly or I can just stick the 3Dadhesive tiles direct on it.
Thank you so much.

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JacobZ

Hi @Thaobui,

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community and thank you for your question.

Before proceeding, we'll have to confirm what your cabinets are coated with. They could be either glossy laminate or two-pack paint. If you're aware of the specific product that was used, I can check for you, otherwise you will need to do some investigation.

The easiest way to determine whether it is laminate or two-pack paint is to look closely at the corners. Laminate is a plastic coating, so you can usually see it stretching slightly around the corners of the cabinet. If you can have a look at the cabinets and upload some close-up photos of the edges, I'd be happy to have a look.

If the cabinets are a glossy laminate, you should start by sanding them back to remove the glossy coating. You'll then have to clean them with sugar soap to remove any residues that can affect the adhesion of the paint.

Once prepared, I'd suggest using the Dulux Renovations Range paints. Check out How to Paint Laminate Kitchen Cabinets for some guidance on their use.

If you find the cabinets are two-pack paint, have a look at my colleague @MitchellMc's advice in How can I paint over a two-pack painted cabinet with enamel paint?

There is no paint that can be used directly over two-pack paint so you will need to sand the cabinets back to bare before painting.

With the splashback, you are going to get a much better finish if you remove the splashback and tile it properly. If you are already renovating it is worth the effort to do it well.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

Thaobui

Hi Jacob,

Thanks for your very detailed answer.

I will have a closer look at the cabinet and post the photos for your next advice once we move in.

Thao

MitchellMc

Hi @Thaobui,

I wanted to add that I wouldn’t recommend painting brand-new cabinetry. Painting laminate cabinetry can be an excellent way to refresh older cabinets or change the colour of ones you plan to replace in the future. However, with new cabinetry, the existing finish is far superior in durability and appearance compared to a painted surface.

I completely understand your desire to change the colour, but I’d encourage you to carefully consider this decision. Once painted, you won't be able to revert to the original finish, and a painted surface may not wear as well over time.

If you’re set on making the change, taking every step to prepare and use the right products is essential to achieving a long-lasting result.

Mitchell

Thaobui

Hi Mitchell,

Thank you so much for your advice. I think maybe i should keep the cabinet this way for now 🙂

Best regards,

Thao

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