It is possible to give your kitchen an entirely new look by painting the cabinets. This project can be time-consuming, but it’s also very straightforward.
Following are some general guidelines for painting kitchen cabinets.
- Choose the right paint for your cabinets. Decide whether you’d like oil-based or latex paint, and what finish you prefer, such as satin, matte or high-gloss.
- Remove all hardware and cabinet doors: Remove any knobs or hardware from the cabinets, drawers and shelves.
- Surfaces to be cleaned: Use a degreaser, a cloth or sponge and thoroughly clean all surfaces.
- Prep the box: Lightly sand the cabinet boxes to roughen the surface. This will help the primer stick better.
- Prime the cabinets boxes: Use a roller or brush to apply a primer coat on the cabinet boxes. Let it dry.
- Sand the box again to remove any smudges or rough spots.
- Paint the cabinets: Use a roller or brush to paint the cabinet boxes. Let it dry.
- Sand again and then paint: Sand the boxes again and then paint a second layer. If necessary, repeat this step.
- Reattach doors and hardware: After the paint has dried, attach the doors and hardware to the cabinets.
To ensure a smooth surface, allow enough time for the primer to dry between each coat of paint. Hiring a professional kitchen cabinet painting service contractor is your best option.