Repainting kitchen cabinets is one way to keep the cost of your remodel low. Instead of ripping out old cabinets and installing brand-new ones that is costly and time consuming. Painting is a cheaper and quicker option. This may sound like a simple enough project, but if you want it to look good, you must remember some simple dos and don’ts.
Here are tips to guide you along:
• One way to ensure that your refurbished kitchen cabinets match the rest of the kitchen decor is to choose the right colors. Today, the range of colors you can choose from are limitless. You should ensure that whatever you choose helps the rest of the kitchen stand out. If you’re looking for a big change think of two tone colors. If you’re looking for a more subtle look go for a clean white or neutral brown.
• Make sure that you choose the right type of paint for cabinets. Not every paint works for every wood surface. If you choose one that is too thin, it will seep into the wood, and you will need to apply several layers before you can get the desired effect. If you choose too thick paint, you will have a pasty-looking finish. There are specific paint brands used on cabinets, so research before you buy.
• Choose a paint that dries fast and is safe for use in your kitchen. You may be tempted to go with a brand of color because it is cheap. Remember that cheap paint brands can be pretty disappointing; they can be smelly, mildly toxic, and take a long time to dry.
• If you don’t want to repaint your cabinets, you should consider staining. Beautiful wood stains in the market can make a real difference in the kitchen, and they take a shorter time to accomplish than a paint job.
Prepping Your Space:
• You must remove all doors from your kitchen cabinets before painting them. It allows for a more thorough job, and you keep paint off the hinges. You should also remove cabinet knobs – if you get color on them, you will have to replace them.
• Don’t forget your drawers – almost always, repainting kitchen cabinets project requires that you re-do your drawers to match. Drawers should be removed before they are repainted. Label each drawer and cabinet door to ensure everything returns to the right place once you are done.
• Protect your surfaces using plastic sheeting or an old bed sheet. Keep away everything on the counters below the cabinets – you can pack containers in boxes to get them out of the way while you work. It would help to cover your floors to avoid costly paint damage.
• Make sure you sand down the cabinets properly before painting them. Sanding is one of the most critical steps in the pre-painting process. It strips away surface dirt and ensures that the paint properly adheres to the cabinets. You should find the right sandpaper to ensure you get a good finish.
• Find someone to help you lake a friend or family member. You have probably gathered by now that kitchen cabinet repainting isn’t straightforward. Help to remove doors and drawers, cover counters, pack away kitchen items, and more. You should find someone who is DIY savvy to help you with some of the tasks.
• Many people start reworking their kitchens only to realize that they don’t have a place to prepare meals while they work. Set up essential appliances like the coffee maker, kettle, microwave and water jug. Easy to eat and warm up food. You can always eat out, but that gets old depending how long the project takes.
Hiring a Professional
Hiring a professional is the best way to ensure your repainting kitchen cabinets project goes as planned. They also have the equipment and experience to give you the best professional finish. If you’re ready to hand the reins over contact us today to schedule your free estimate. We strive ourselves on giving you the best final product. Read our reviews on Yelp and Google to hear what our customers have to say.
