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Painting over laminate--why? I am a painter and definitely suggest you DO NOT DO IT! People always want to use paint in applications it was never meant for. Latex wall paint is not the answer to your countertop or cabinet needs, ergo it was not used for it in the first place. If you wanted a temporary "look" it would be fine, but several months down the road you'll be sorry you did it. It is not a very durable coating and tends to bubble and peel if not applied to the proper surface or applied correctly. If you intend to use house paint for cabinets, at least go over them with a compatible clear coat for wear resistance. And above all: PREP!!!! Remove all hardware: hinges, handles, knobs, etc. You should spend the better part of your first day just SANDING. It will make you sweat if you do it right. Follow this with vigorous VACUUMING. Then WIPE with TACK CLOTH. Then you should PRIME. If you use B-I-N or any other glossy primer you need to then RESAND, REVACUUM, and REWIPE. THESE ARE THE MOST VITAL STEPS! Now you can PAINT. Use semi- or high-gloss ENAMEL. At LEAST TWO COATS. In between coats, SAND, VACUUM, and TACK CLOTH. And--if you do not paint professionally do not paint cabinets! They are too important and require too much attention to detail. I am not a snob, I've just seen too many botched jobs because of impatience. Here is a simple test: if you've ever hired a professional painter and wondered why it took them two days to paint what you could do in one afternoon, then you have no business painting cabinets. Professionals always PAINT faster than homeowners, but painting is only about 25% of their job. The other 75% is what it takes to do the job right.