nosuchreality
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We have a rental with early 2000s builder grade cabinets. Looks like MDF bases and maple wood doors. The finish looks like a wood stain but is a thermofoil. Picture the Home Depot Hampton Bay in Cognac.
After fifteen+ years of renter wear and tear, the cabinet doors and bases are flaking and peeling. Mostly in proximity to the sink area.
What are the options short of full demo on the kitchen to repair or refresh?
Staining doesn?t work as the underlying wood doesn?t take stain well due to the prior thermfoil and glue, even after sanding. Painting over seems fraught since the underlying veneer is cracking and starting the flake off.
Target zone is mid-market townhome.
TIA
After fifteen+ years of renter wear and tear, the cabinet doors and bases are flaking and peeling. Mostly in proximity to the sink area.
What are the options short of full demo on the kitchen to repair or refresh?
Staining doesn?t work as the underlying wood doesn?t take stain well due to the prior thermfoil and glue, even after sanding. Painting over seems fraught since the underlying veneer is cracking and starting the flake off.
Target zone is mid-market townhome.
TIA