If you are the handy type, who likes to get things done efficiently and quickly to your liking, then you should consider doing the renovation job yourself.
Step 1: It is easy to repaint wood, wood-laminate and metal cabinets, but plastic cabinets are difficult to paint over without special paints. You should first meet up with a paint dealer and get a sample of the paint to test on an inconspicuous area. If the paint sticks to the material and looks good, you are in the clear.
Step 2: The shape and appearance of your kitchen cabinets makes a difference. If you have cabinets with raised panels, routed profiles or architectural detail then you need more time to prepare yourself for the task ahead. You should paint the flat surface first followed by the beveled areas of the raised parts.
Your efforts will be for naught if the woodwork is warped, damaged, falling apart or weathered. It would be better to buy new unfinished cabinets and then paint them along with present cabinets as long as they are solid.
Step 3: You have to decide on the applicator, spray, rolling or bushing with either a natural, synthetic bristle brush or foam brush. Choose one on the basis of the amount of woodwork to be painted, the tool you are most comfortable with, the kind of paint and the finish.
Step 4: Get started withthe work, remove the cabinet doors and unscrew the pulls, knobs, latches and other fixtures from the doors. Keep the fixtures in a safe place to find later.
Step 5: Considering the grease, steam and food splatters that occur often, you have to clean the surfaces with a solution that is comprised of one part tri-sodium phosphate and four parts water. Rinse the cabinets and then, give them the time to dry thoroughly.
Step 6: Use a wood sanding block to prevent the rounding of the wood edges as you lightly sand it to give a firm, clean base for the new paint. Ensure all the sanding dust is cleared. The inside of the cabinets can be concealed with painters tape for a smooth appearance.
Step 7: An even coat of primer-sealer should be applied to the entire surface for a well-bonded coat. A primer-sealer is a good base for semi-gloss, water-based paint.
Step 8: It is more feasible for you to start with the inside edges and openings before moving outwards to the sides of the cabinet. This gives you more control over the drips or smudges.
Step 9: Next paint the cabinet doors and any other pieces that require work on them. If there are raised or routed features on the cabinet, the paint must get into the crevices and corners to complete the outlook. However, be wary that the paint does not accumulate.
Step 10: A minimum of four hours for the paint to dry between coats. Two coats are alright but for kitchen cabinets, a third coat is needed for added protection.
Step 1: It is easy to repaint wood, wood-laminate and metal cabinets, but plastic cabinets are difficult to paint over without special paints. You should first meet up with a paint dealer and get a sample of the paint to test on an inconspicuous area. If the paint sticks to the material and looks good, you are in the clear.
Step 2: The shape and appearance of your kitchen cabinets makes a difference. If you have cabinets with raised panels, routed profiles or architectural detail then you need more time to prepare yourself for the task ahead. You should paint the flat surface first followed by the beveled areas of the raised parts.
Your efforts will be for naught if the woodwork is warped, damaged, falling apart or weathered. It would be better to buy new unfinished cabinets and then paint them along with present cabinets as long as they are solid.
Step 3: You have to decide on the applicator, spray, rolling or bushing with either a natural, synthetic bristle brush or foam brush. Choose one on the basis of the amount of woodwork to be painted, the tool you are most comfortable with, the kind of paint and the finish.
Step 4: Get started withthe work, remove the cabinet doors and unscrew the pulls, knobs, latches and other fixtures from the doors. Keep the fixtures in a safe place to find later.
Step 5: Considering the grease, steam and food splatters that occur often, you have to clean the surfaces with a solution that is comprised of one part tri-sodium phosphate and four parts water. Rinse the cabinets and then, give them the time to dry thoroughly.
Step 6: Use a wood sanding block to prevent the rounding of the wood edges as you lightly sand it to give a firm, clean base for the new paint. Ensure all the sanding dust is cleared. The inside of the cabinets can be concealed with painters tape for a smooth appearance.
Step 7: An even coat of primer-sealer should be applied to the entire surface for a well-bonded coat. A primer-sealer is a good base for semi-gloss, water-based paint.
Step 8: It is more feasible for you to start with the inside edges and openings before moving outwards to the sides of the cabinet. This gives you more control over the drips or smudges.
Step 9: Next paint the cabinet doors and any other pieces that require work on them. If there are raised or routed features on the cabinet, the paint must get into the crevices and corners to complete the outlook. However, be wary that the paint does not accumulate.
Step 10: A minimum of four hours for the paint to dry between coats. Two coats are alright but for kitchen cabinets, a third coat is needed for added protection.
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