Melamine cabinets need occasionally upkeep and repair.
How to repair chipped white laminate cabinets.
If the bank of kitchen cabinets is riddled with chips and scratches then it is best to stop the problems before the entire piece needs to be restored.
At first glance a small chip or abrasion can drastically alter the look and appeal of melamine surfaces.
Some peeling around the edges by the sink and dishwasher.
Any help would be appreciated.
This works well for white baseboards that are chipped as well.
I burnt the edge of my melamine coated custom made cabinet about one inch long and have no idea how to fix it.
If the repair is more extensive and most of the laminate is coming off the door or part of the laminate strip is chipped the whole piece of trim should be replaced.
I have even thought of replacing the whole door but not sure the colour would be the same.
I have white cabinets from kraftmaid that were purchased from lowe s.
Thanks for the tips on the chipped and peeling cabinets.
Soft wax is a great material to fix chips and dents in custom kitchen cabinets.
It s basically laminate in strip form.
Heat activated plastic ribbon tape can be used for this purpose.
Laminate cabinets are a cost effective way to provide a visually appealing finish for cabinets.
For small scrapes and scratches a swish of cabinet touch up paint can fill in the superficial marks and stop the chip from spreading.
Most kits will come with a few shades of a specific.
All this entails is gently rubbing over the damaged area with the applicator.
I know what you mean about the nice factory finish on them.
The peeling is around the top of the doors.
Before you begin to repair the chip or dent use the applicator to smooth out the surface and remove any splinters.
How to fix a peeling laminate cabinet door.
It is possible however to salvage melamine cabinets restoring their aesthetics and durability while spending a fraction of the cost to replace the doors frames or edging.