Painting kitchen cupboards

Nikkisun

tizzle6560 wrote: »

Would this ESP work on what IKEA call their 'high gloss foil' in black, which is heat shrunk onto mdf doors?

We too are looking at ways to revamp the kitchen and would love to give this a go, but don't want to ruin the whole lot if it wont take, or look good in a year's time.. Thanks!

Also just to add that this 'foil' they use, is apparently also bonded on with a layer of glue between the mdf board and the foil itself so removing it I'm sure would prove very difficult!

Looking at their website it does say it preps any shiny surface so I would think it would work - give them a call they were really helpful when I spoke to them

http://www.owatroldirect.co.uk/product/esp-easy-surface-prep/

tizzle6560

thescouselander wrote: »

My sister in law did this - it looked rubbish and now she's after a new kitchen. Maybe if you can't get the finish you want you could always consider just replacing the doors/drawer fronts.

Hi, can you clarify if your sister also used this ESP product, or do you you simply mean she repainted the cupboards without it? Thanks

tortoiseshellcat

Still not done this yet...is there a particular brand of ESP to use? That definitely sounds the best route to follow.


Ah I see - Owatrol - I'll look to see where I can buy this locally.

tizzle6560

tortoiseshellcat wrote: »

Still not done this yet...is there a particular brand of ESP to use? That definitely sounds the best route to follow.


Ah I see - Owatrol - I'll look to see where I can buy this locally.

Keep us posted please