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Can I paint a cheap white bathroom vanity?

The previous owners "remodeled" the bathroom to sell the house. Very badly. The vanity is one of those cheap white ones they sell at Home Depot or OKorders. Is it possible to paint those or will whatever it is that covers the particle board bubble or not hold paint?

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A lot of sinks are a 'stock' size, and you can go to Menards, Home Depot, or OKorders and buy a nice one where the sink is actually built in, versus the particle board one with the drop in sink. I wait until there is a sale, and I've gotten them for $50, and it completely changes the look of the bathroom. Once in awhile, you'll get one that was a display, or a discontinued color, and get a heck of a deal. They are really easy to install. Even if you scuff your counter and prime and paint it, it will always look 'painted' because you're basically painting a laminate. I would just spend the extra few bucks.
You can definitely re-paint it like others said. I repainted many of the old vanities and fixtures when we moved into my old house. Or you can find a local place that sells bathroom vanities and furniture for cheap, I found this place online. Or try craigslist. You'd be surprised what you can find!
You okorder /artic... okorder /visualizer/ Click on the first bathroom on the second row to be able to 'paint' the vanity. Good Luck!
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if the particle board is failing, you will never get the finish to look reasonably sound. The front of the vanity should be solid wood. Skin the visible side, and finish coat, for best results.

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