As with any paint job the secret to success is in the preparation not the painting.
													
																	Can you paint over veneer cabinets. 
									
	
		
	
																	Only paint in a well ventilated area. 
																	The first coat of paint will act as a primer coat. 
																	Apply at least two coats of your chosen paint to the veneer surface painting over the dried primer. 
																	Before you start painting laminate cabinets. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If you are painting a veneer wood piece of furniture i recommend the method outlined in my original cabinet painting post. 
																	Can you paint veneer cabinets. 
																	Don t paint over damaged laminate. 
																	If you ve chosen a dark color you may need about four coats of paint. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	And this project is no different. 
																	Wait for the first coat to dry then add a second coat. 
																	This first coat will not provide full coverage but that is not a problem. 
																	If laminate is cracked warped or peeling that damage can interfere with the bonding of paint to the cabinet. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Allow the first coat to dry for 1 2 hours. 
																	Apply a coat of oil based gloss or semi gloss paint to the veneer cabinets and detached cabinet doors using a sponge brush or a light nap roller. 
																	Apply paint to the veneer evenly using smooth strokes and always follow the grain of the area. 
																	Step 5 paint over the veneer. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If you re opting for a light color you ll need to apply two coats at minimum and you may need more to achieve the desired effect.