[header] How to paint laminate cabinets [title] Remove all visible hardware from the cabinets, including knobs and pulls. [step] You may remove the cabinet doors entirely if the hinges are visible or if they are easily removable. This will allow you to paint the cabinet face and shelving thoroughly and separately with little mess. 
[title] Cover any un-removable hardware with painter's tape [title] Clean all laminate surfaces thoroughly with a de-greaser, such as tri-sodium phosphate. [step] Apply the chemical carefully per the manufacturer's instructions.