How to Update Almond Melamine Cabinets

Clean the cabinets with soap and water to remove residue. Dry off with a soft, dry rag.

Remove cabinet doors from the cabinets so that they can be painted while lying flat. Remove hardware from the cabinets with a screwdriver.

Sand the surface of the doors and cabinets with a medium-grit sandpaper to rough up the surface. This will help the primer, that comes in the kit, adhere better to the melamine.

Paint the surface of the doors and cabinets with the primer. Use a brush, making long, even strokes. If you have large, flat surfaces, you could also use a small handheld roller. Allow the primer to dry according to the kit directions. Apply a second coat of primer if the almond color is still visible.

Apply the paint in the kit to the cabinets and doors in the same manner you applied the primer. This is typically a laminate or acrylic paint. If you have drips, brush them lightly with a dry brush to smooth them out. Paint the cabinets with at least two coats of paint, letting each coat dry before adding another.

Brush on the kits clear-top coat to seal the paint and give it a hard durable surface. Apply at least two coats, letting each dry before putting on the next. Lightly sand the top coat before applying another on top of it. This will help it adhere.

Put the hardware and doors back on after a day or drying.