Steps To Paint Kitchen Cabinets
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009You can paint your kitchen cabinets for a very affordable price and although a little elbow grease is required, the task really very simple. The ultimate outcome is that your kitchen will have a new look without having to remodel. Professional expertise is not required to paint your kitchen, but you should have a little knowledge before getting started, such as some cabinets can not even be painted.
Before you begin painting you will want to remove all hardware which includes knobs, hinges, and pulls. If you can, take the doors off the cabinets, this will make painting much easier. It is a GREAT idea to label each door so they will be easy to put back once it has dried.
Here are some additional tips on how to paint kitchen cabinets that will hopefully make your experience easier.
1) Cleaning the Cabinets; The most important step about undertaking this project is the preparation of the kitchen cabinet for painting. Be sure to use a heavy duty cleaner to remove the grease and cooking oils that may have spilled over the years.
2) Removing Cabinet Accessories; Remove pulls, knobs, handles and hinges from the cabinets. Remove the drawers and also the knobs and handles on them. It is advisable to remove the doors to the cabinet, as it will make your job much easier.
3) Tools and Preparation; You can use a brush, roller or spray gun to paint kitchen cabinets. A roller is the best and quickest option for you and less expensive. If you use a spray gun, you will find that they are better though more expensive. In either case you should always do a thorough job of covering the counter tops, and taping off any areas not intended to receive the new coat of paint.
4) How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets; Use a medium grit sandpaper to roughen the cabinet so that the paint sticks to the surface. Clean the cabinets again using a tack cloth. Apply a primer coat and allow it to dry. Finally apply your select cabinet paint to the cabinet front and panels making sure that the paint is spread evenly. Replace the pulls, hinges, knobs and the drawer.
Deciding to paint your kitchen cabinets could be one of the best decisions you can make when it comes to your home. It can benefit your homes value and change your overall mood while not costing a fortune to achieve. A freshly painted kitchen is enough to raise anyone’s spirits, and give you a great feeling of accomplishment knowing you have just improved the look of your home. .
