What is the Best Paint for Particle Board?

Many homeowners wonder what paint they should use when renovating their kitchen. There are many oil-based paints. So which one should you choose? Continue reading to learn about the best paints suitable for particle board.

Painting kitchen cabinets can be a difficult task. You can trust the professionals to do the job right.

Tips on Painting Cabinets Like a Professional

There are some factors that can make a DIY project different from a professionally done job. These are our top tips for making your particleboard cabinets stand out.



An HVLP paint sprayer or an airless paint sprayer is the only option for painting cabinets with a professional finish.

Prep

• You shouldn't underestimate how long it takes to properly prepare your cabinets. Preparing cabinets can take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours more than painting them. This includes cleaning, degreasing, and sanding.
• If you take the cabinets off, label them to make installation simpler.
• You can use wood filler or caulk to fill any gouges, holes, or wide seams.

Primer

• Primer is an essential step in the cabinet painting process. Check that the primer is compatible with the paint.
• Before painting, ensure that primer is allowed to dry completely.

Paint

• Oil-based enamel paint is best for particle board cabinets. A higher gloss paint sheen makes it easier to clean. Most people don't like high-gloss cabinets, so we usually use a semi-gloss or satin sheen.
• This paint is also called trim paint. Some companies market a particular paint that works well on kitchen cabinets.
• Oil-based paints have a stronger smell and are harder to clean up, but they are also more durable. This is crucial for kitchen cabinets as they can withstand high temperatures, dirt, and grease.
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Workspace

• Properly painting cabinets requires a clean, well-lit, and organised workspace. It's difficult to see details in dim lighting. Also, if you spend more of your time looking for tools than using them, you will get frustrated before you begin any painting.
• Instead of simply laying your cabinet doors flat to spray, you can screw small hooks in the cabinet doors and hang them on a rack. You can hang them from a second rack while they are drying.

Application

• Start painting the backs. If you make mistakes, they won't show on your front.
• Spraying cabinets made from particle board is the best option to create a factory-like, smooth finish. It takes specialized equipment to operate a paint sprayer. Overspray is always present, so you will need a dedicated area to spray your cabinets.
• Spraying cabinet bases or frames that cannot be removed from your kitchen is possible but will require a lot more masking. You can paint the frames and bases of cabinets with a brush or a roller. It shouldn't matter if you leave brush marks on the frames or bases of cabinet doors.