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  "name": "Can laminate or thermofoil cabinets be painted as well as real wood?",
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      "name": "Can laminate or thermofoil cabinets be painted as well as real wood?",
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        "text": "Yes, laminate, thermofoil, and composite cabinets can be painted successfully, provided the underlying core material remains firmly bonded and free of swelling. The key difference lies in the prep work: slick laminate and vinyl surfaces lack natural wood pores, so they require thorough degreasing, mechanical scuff-sanding, and a heavy-duty bonding primer formulated specifically to adhere to non-porous plastics. If thermofoil is already peeling away from the underlying medium-density fiberboard, the loose coating must be repaired or removed before any paint can be applied.",
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        "description": "Yes, but they require specialized bonding primers and scuff-sanding to adhere to smooth, non-porous surfaces. Any peeling thermofoil must be addressed prior to painting."
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  "description": "Yes, but they require specialized bonding primers and scuff-sanding to adhere to smooth, non-porous surfaces. Any peeling thermofoil must be addressed prior to"
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