How To Repaint Cabinets
Painting cabinets is a messy job and the last thing you want is paint all over your countertops as you learn how to paint kitchen cabinets.
How to repaint cabinets. The cabinet surface you re repainting will determine how you approach the job. Plastic laminate may require special paints and techniques so if you have this type of surface consult a professional. If you re dealing with flat wood you re in luck this is the easiest surface to repaint.
Wood cabinets are ideal for painting but any surface that can be scuffed with sandpaper can be painted. Follow the steps below to learn the best way to paint kitchen cabinets. Most cabinet finishes are too smooth or glossy to reprime and repaint so using a medium sandpaper we like 100 to 150 grit sand down your surfaces a little not enough to sand away the current finish entirely but enough to give the primer a little more grit to stick to.
An easy way to protect your countertops backsplash and floor is to cover them with inexpensive rosin or brown builder s paper. Mask off the interiors with painters tape for a clean finish and sand only the front surfaces and visible edges of the cabinet face. Start by emptying the cabinets clearing off the counters and removing any freestanding appliances.
Steps for painting cabinets 1. Relocate tables and other furniture to another room. Choose a high quality paint.
Laminate cabinets require a special bonding primer. Wood laminate and metal are also fairly easy to work with. Mask off the interiors with painters tape for a clean finish and sand only the front surfaces and visible edges of the cabinet face frames.
If your repainting project is just a facelift for the cabinets you don t need to sand and paint the inside of the cabinets. Special cabinet paints are available that provide a smooth finish but any high quality paint should work. Allow the filled areas to dry then use sandpaper to smooth out the surface of the cabinets.
Lightly sand the doors on all sides and faces image 1. A successful paint job lies in diligent prep work and the first few steps are focused on prepping the room and cabinets for painting. Use a wood sanding block to prevent rounding over the wood edges image 2.
But if you re up for the challenge and want to save money do it yourself.
