How To Repair Chipped White Laminate Cabinets

I burnt the edge of my melamine coated custom made cabinet about one inch long and have no idea how to fix it.

How to repair chipped white laminate cabinets.

Melamine cabinets need occasionally upkeep and repair. These doors are only 3 years old and the cabinet maker who made them retired and is not available. 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. Any help would be appreciated.

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. Some peeling around the edges by the sink and dishwasher. Although generally durable the laminate can begin to. All this entails is gently rubbing over the damaged area with the applicator.

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. This works well for white baseboards that are chipped as well. I have white cabinets from kraftmaid that were purchased from lowe s.

For small scrapes and scratches a swish of cabinet touch up paint can fill in the superficial marks and stop the chip from spreading. I know what you mean about the nice factory finish on them. It s basically laminate in strip form. Most kits will come with a few shades of a specific.

Heat activated plastic ribbon tape can be used for this purpose. I have even thought of replacing the whole door but not sure the colour would be the same. Laminate cabinets are a cost effective way to provide a visually appealing finish for cabinets. Thanks for the tips on the chipped and peeling cabinets.

Thanks for the tips. How to fix a peeling laminate cabinet door.