# How to Paint Laminate Cabinets to Look Like Wood
Things You'll Need
- Phillips or flat-head screwdriver
- Plastic wrap
- Painter's tape
- Fine-grit sandpaper
- Tack cloth or damp cloth
- White primer
- Brown paint
- Black paint
- Paintbrushes
- Wood grain stamp
Instructions
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Clean out all cabinets. Place the items inside in boxes and remove them from the area where you'll be painting.
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Remove all the doors from the cabinets by loosening the screws holding the hinges in place. Depending on the type of cabinets you have, you'll need a Phillips or flat-head screwdriver to loosen the hardware.
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Lay plastic over all counters and anything under the cabinets that you don't want to be affected by dripping paint. Use painter's tape to hold the plastic in place.
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Sand all laminate doors and cabinet bases so the paint can adhere properly. Wipe down all sanded surfaces with a tack cloth or damp rag.
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Coat the cabinets in a white primer and allow to dry completely, which can take up to 48 hours.
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Sand the primer you painted very lightly once the cabinets are dry. Wipe down with a cloth again.
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Paint over the primer with brown paint and allow to dry. Choose a brown color that resembles the shade of wood you want to re-create.
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Apply a second coat of paint if needed.
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Dip a wood grain stamp in black paint and press it onto the painted cabinets to create a wood-like pattern.
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