How do I paint fake "wood" furniture

[penguin23]

I have a kids dark wood 9 cube organizer (I got from target, I think its closetmaid) and a light wood colored cabinet (also from target) in the kitchen. I want to paint them both white. How do I do it? Do I sand them a little and prime them then paint them? I really don't want to take them apart if I could get away with it. Should I just buy a new cube organizer and cabinet?The organizer is only $47, which makes me think I would spend that alone in paint.

[kaylie]

You could probably use the same process that they use on the Ikea shelves: www.ikeahackers.net/2012/01/hacker-help-refinishing-expedit.html

You might be right about the cost of buying new vs the supplies, unless you already have some of it on hand.

[thatgirl]

My friend did this and it looked nice, but the finish is delicate. The paint always chipped and scratched super easy.
After the time, and material costs it would gave been more cost effective to buy new.

[beer]

Spray paint would be the easiest. I think Krylon makes one especially for plastic type things. It might chip/scratch though.

[beer]

www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/

says it is chip resistant after 7 days might be worth a shot

[penguin23]

Thanks ladies. I think I'll probably just buy the stuff new. Although the krylon looks inexpensive and promising.