Painting question

[Crazy Dazz]

Not directly auto related, but there is a slight connection.

I am looking to paint some old laminate cupboards. I'm going to experiment first on a old desk, and see how it comes up.

There is specialised paint for this, but really the question is application and the quality of the finish.
It seems a popular option is to take the doors and drawer faces to an auto spray-painter and have them professionally sprayed in auto paint. But that still leaves the bench-tops.
(one option would be to have the doors done by a spray-painter, and the tops re-done by somebody like "Granite Transformations," but that could get pricey.)

So my options for DIY experimentation are:
1) Whip out my compressor and learn how to spray-paint.
2) Use a small micro-fibre roller.
3) Use a spray can. - Enamel
4) Spray Can - Epoxy. (Designed for Metal.)

Any thoughts or recommendations?
If using the Epoxy, what should I use to undercoat?

[Pedro]

Easy way for advice is Bunnings paint department.

[Feathers]

Learning to spray well enough (even just prepping the surface correctly) could take a lot of trial and error, and $$$ in materials before you're satisfied with the result.

Handing it over to a spray painter might not be that cheap, unless you have a friend-of-a-friend who'll do it for a carton or two. Usually they will fit it in when they can after hours which might mean a wait if you're on a time schedule.

If there is somewhere like a recycled building materials yard nearby, you could find some good condition second hand doors.
Or as suggested, Bunnings, to get new doors to fit to existing cupboards, could be your best bet.
The cupboards themselves might get away with a good scrub, or a brush of paint, but any defects in the door finish will be noticeable.

For the bench top something like this could be the way to go:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/rust-ole...n-kit_p1370054

[paulie]

Years ago i got some paint for an old cabinet (was the local solver place i think)
Guy said id not see any brush strokes once dry.
I rolled it instead. Had a few blemishes etc. But left to dry it sorted it all out. As it self levels.

[TEZG]

Any progress Dazz?
Interested to see what you've come up with.
I'd be going to a paint shop rather than Bunnings, dulux or one of the others.
I'd imagine they'd have advised others doing the same thing.

[Doreturnonfoot]

Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

Not directly auto related, but there is a slight connection.

I am looking to paint some old laminate cupboards. I'm going to experiment first on a old desk, and see how it comes up.

There is specialised paint for this, but really the question is application and the quality of the finish.
It seems a popular option is to take the doors and drawer faces to an auto spray-painter and have them professionally sprayed in auto paint. But that still leaves the bench-tops.
(one option would be to have the doors done by a spray-painter, and the tops re-done by somebody like "Granite Transformations," but that could get pricey.)

So my options for DIY experimentation are:
1) Whip out my compressor and learn how to spray-paint.
2) Use a small micro-fibre roller.
3) Use a spray can. - Enamel
4) Spray Can - Epoxy. (Designed for Metal.)

Any thoughts or recommendations?
If using the Epoxy, what should I use to undercoat?

I painted a laminate kitchen by going over with prepsol - this helps paint to stock - then oil based under coat then 2 x oil based top coats - used a short pile roller, and brush for the edges as I rolled - came up ok - had a slight rough/ orange peel effect. I think you can get foam rollers that might be better. Only did the doors and not the bench top - though bunnies sells them

[TEZG]

You'd want to give th first coat of top coat a light sand to help key (stick)the final coat, make sure you give it plenty of time to dry before you sand it.
Cheers