Removing Vinyl Coated Cabinets

Both standard laminate and thermofoil cabinets can effectively mimic the look of wood cabinets but generally cost considerably less.

Removing vinyl coated cabinets.

There will also be instances where some of the vinyl is missing and you have to replace it. With vinyl cabinets that are in worse shape you re going to need to undertake larger repairs. Repainting is an excellent way to update your home and is considerably less expensive than refacing or replacing the cabinets altogether. Kitchen cabinets are known for becoming layered with grease grime and food splatters but fortunately laminate cabinets are easy to clean.

Remove any loose or peeling plastic coating. If your vinyl or laminate covered particleboard cabinets are peeling you may want to consider giving them a fresh coat of paint. Some mdf cabinets have a plastic coating and removing a plastic coating from kitchen cabinets is usually easier than removing a wood laminate. Sand the surface to dull the gloss and smooth the transition between the bare wood and plastic coating.

Similar to common laminate cabinets thermofoil cabinets are constructed with a plastic vinyl layer laminated to an mdf medium density fiberboard core. To paint peeling melamine cabinets. Vacuum any sanding dust and then wipe the cabinet down with a damp cloth. Apply one or more coats of a bonding primer to the cabinet spray primer works best.

However both are doable with patience and a steady supply of heat. Mdf cabinets and cabinet doors are covered by a plastic or vinyl sheet called veneer or laminate. The best way to do it is to use a heat gun to soften the adhesive and pull the laminate off in sections starting with the edging. If you re gluing down a bigger piece of vinyl then you ll need to use boards and c clamps on top to keep the pressure on the vinyl until the glue dries.