Adding Wood Trim To Laminate Cabinets. Cut a piece of wood trim that fits inside the recessed panel lengthwise and secure it using e6000 adhesive or wood glue. In the end we decided to update the kitchen cabinets without replacing them by adding mdf trim to create a diy shaker cabinet door then paint everything. Use wood filler.
Many kitchens feature outdated laminate cabinets some with an oak trim. Even the best laminate kitchen cabinets fade with their color over time.
I looked around the wood section and tried to find the perfect something for these boring cabinets of mine.
If you intend to give the same color to the kitchen cabinet and the trim paint them later. Use wood filler. The laminate finish is a glossy looking veneer that may fail to complement the real oak wood surrounding it. How to paint laminate cabinets with wood trim stage 1.