Painting Kaboodle raw doors

[Garfield28]

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has painted the Raw doors themselves so they could achieve a different colour scheme, and if so I'd be really interested to hear how did the paint job turn out and what type of paint was used? If it were acrylic love to know if the paint laid out flat and how the gloss levels are also. 

Thanks

[EricL]

Hello @Garfield28

Thanks for sharing your question about painting Kaboodle raw doors.

The Kaboodle raw doors are the perfect doors to use if you want to paint them in a custom colour. It is available in the full range of the Kaboodle door list and their profile range as well. Painting your raw doors is like painting a timber panel. Preparation is the key to achieve a flawless finish. I suggest using the best paint roller you can afford. I made the mistake of using a cheap roller and ended up with so many fibers on the door I was forced to re-paint it. Each roller is built specifically for the paint they will be used for. Make sure to read the tag on the roller if it is for gloss, low sheen, or multipurpose. 

I recommend using Dulux 1Step Prep Primer, Sealer & Undercoat 4L. This will seal the door and prevent it from absorbing the base coat once you put it on. Make sure to paint the hinge mounting holes as well. Here are some painting tips to help you with your project.

• Layout your doors as if they were drying overnight. Having space prepared will help you stay organized and you will not have to think about where to put the doors once you've painted them.
• Make sure the area is well ventilated but not windy. The wind carries a lot of dust and debris, once these get on your doors you will have no choice but to re-sand them as they will stick out like sand on sandpaper.
• Allow enough time for each coat to cure properly. Painting late in the afternoon accelerates the drying process of the paint which gives the illusion that it is dry. But when you touch the surface of the paint the bottom is still soft. 
• Use only enough paint to finish what you estimate you'll be able to paint. Don't overload the paint tray, it's better to do multiple re-loads than to have the paint dry off in the tray.

The base coat colour is up to you, I recommend using Dulux Aquanamel as I've used this paint for my cabinet projects. This paint is made for high traffic areas and should be ideal for your kitchen doors.

Here is a handy step-by-step guide: How to paint a Kaboodle door

Let me tag our experienced members @TedBear and @JoeAzza for their recommendations.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[JoeAzza]

Hi @Garfield28 

Just to add to @EricL suggestion, I have used a small roller with 4mm nap size. These rollers give a good finish.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/uni-pro-100-x-4mm-nap-little-ripper-microfibre-mini-roller-set_p0022470

[KKP]

Hi,

This is the exact question I was looking for but have an extra question regarding painting Kaboodle doors. The doors are backed in melamine (I think that is what it is) so i only need to paint the front and edges … would you recommend spray painting? I have a new spray gun (not used yet) as I am renovating whole house and thought it would come in handy.  
Regards,

KKP

[JacobZ]

Hi @KKP,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it's fantastic to have you with us.

You can certainly use a paint sprayer, but you would need to mask off any areas that you did not want painted.

This could be achieved cheaply and easily using a Paint Partner 2.6 x 3.6m Clear Plastic Drop Sheet cut to size and attached with Bear 24mm x 50m Interior Decorator Masking Tape.

Please remember to wear your personal protective equipment, particularly a mask or respirator when using a paint sprayer.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob