Sanding Cabinets
If the cabinets are stained or coated with a single layer of clear finish you may not need to use paint stripper.
Sanding cabinets. This not only cleans the cabinet paint doesn t go on well over grease but the scrubby sponge also roughs up the surface just enough to make the primer stick. Learn the secrets of sanding. Sand the cabinets by hand to prevent gouges and to better reach the nooks in the doors.
Lightly sand all surfaces to be stained. An orbital or palm sander works on flat surfaces but use it with caution to avoid damaging the wood. Sand the finish from the cabinets trim and drawers with 120 grit sandpaper.
Start with a medium sandpaper around 100 grit either a sheet of sandpaper or a sanding block. Sanding off an old finish is time consuming and difficult at best. Scratches or other cosmetic problems disfiguring a kitchen cabinet may require you to sand the cabinet down as a repair measure.
Apply a coat of primer to the cabinets then use a brush or a sprayer to apply your new paint or stain. Fill any dents chips and nicks with wood putty then sand own the putty once it s dry to create a smooth surface. Most unfinished cabinets come from the factory sanded smooth enough to stain but it is a good idea to lightly sand all surfaces with 220 grit sandpaper to remove any dirt that may have settled into the pores of the wood and to ensure that the surface is even and smooth.
The majority of if not all kitchen cabinets have a lacquer or paint finish. Instead of sanding chris and lexi use mineral spirits and a rough scrubbing pad to clean the cabinets thoroughly before priming them.
