melanine finish - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

winn · 12-27-2008, 10:38 PM

need to finish some poplar doors to match the melanine carcasses. we are replacing the doors and want to leave the carcasses alone. color is not the problem its the finish

vandyandsons · 12-31-2008, 05:45 PM

good luck,

poplar is more of a paint grade than stain grade wood. it is very hard and does not take stain well.

your best bet is to play around with one side of one door till you got it down and then install that particular side in an inconspicuous spot, like the inside of a closet door-side.

MALCO.New.York · 12-31-2008, 05:51 PM

Melanine??? What is it?

BKFranks · 12-31-2008, 06:05 PM

I think he means melamine. It's a plastic coating that cabinets are made out of. They take particle board and coat it with a plastic. Comes in different colors. Most of the time cabinets are made out of the white.

MALCO.New.York · 12-31-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BKFranks

I think he means melamine. It's a plastic coating that cabinets are made out of. They take particle board and coat it with a plastic. Comes in different colors. Most of the time cabinets are made out of the white.

I know what it is. I just do not think that the OP, having misspelled it, knows the nature of the beast!

BKFranks · 12-31-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by winn

need to finish some poplar doors to match the melanine carcasses. we are replacing the doors and want to leave the carcasses alone. color is not the problem its the finish

Why not just order some thermofoil doors to match?

Damon T · 01-01-2009, 10:09 PM

assuming it's paint grade, and not a fake wood look, go with a high build oil or a shellac primer, spray the doors flat. Apply at least two coats, sanding in between coats with 150 grit or so. spray two or more coats of appropriate sheen enamel, typically high gloss. see other threads for painting cabinet details.

winn · 01-09-2009, 10:51 AM

primed with zinnzer 123 finished with behr satin latex. had the color computer matched. sprayed half of one of the old melanine drawer fronts and nobody could tell which side had been sprayed. used a small piston pump

MALCO.New.York · 01-09-2009, 10:54 AM

Good for you!!! Pictures are ALWAYS a plus here on CT!

premierpainter · 01-09-2009, 11:22 AM

Well at least you used a great quality top coat. It should last at least until you get paid.