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Questions about painting kitchen cabinets?

Jul 08, 2009 by omgitzkasey | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

has anyone ever painted there kitchen cabinets before? if so, do you have any tips when doing this... what type of primer, paint, brushes, etc.

thanks in advance!
im painting old cabinets.
they are wooden.

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I painted my wooden kitchen cabinets in my other house. I removed the doors and hardware..washed all with TSP and rinsed well....lightly sanded everything... applied a coat of kilz primer...let dry...then painted with a semi gloss kitchen paint. They turned out great...inside and out. I added new hardware and it looked like a new kitchen. It was still going strong a few years later when I sold the house.

Painting Kitchen Cabinets

Painting kitchen cabinets is an cheap way to make your kitchen cabinets look like new. Tim Carter from AsktheBuilder.com shares some tips ...

Painting Kitchen Cabinets

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Painting Kitchen Cabinets Getting a Professional Finish

Nothing freshens up a room like a crisp, new coat of paint, and this is most true in the kitchen. Painting your kitchen cabinets is a big job, but it is not a difficult job when it is done correctly. If you properly prepare the surface of the cabinets before you start painting, not only will the whole process be simpler, but you will also have a beautiful, new kitchen space when you have completed the project. The great thing about painting kitchen cabinets is that you can update an old look, or your can choose to go in an entirely different direction with your design.

Cabinet Preparation

To begin painting your cabinets, you must first prepare the area to be painted. The kitchen area is famous for accumulating grease and grime from cooking. Take down all of the cabinet doors, and remove all of the hardware. Then begin sanding with fine grit sandpaper. It is important to sand the area to be painted, because that is what guarantees that the paint will stick to the new surface. Sanding can be labor intensive, but it is the one step where you cannot take any shortcuts or you run the risk of having your paint not properly sticking when your are done with your project.

Prime the Surface

Once the cabinets are prepared for painting, make sure that you paint them with a layer of primer. If you are using the properly formulated primer it will adhere properly to your cabinet surfaces, and it will not chip or flake. This step is really important if you are painting the cabinets for the first time, or if you are painting over particularly glossy paint. Make sure that your paint and primer go together. After removing the cabinet doors, set yourself up outside to paint all of the doors together. You can lay them flat and paint them at the same time, so make sure that you find a spot that is not in the wind. You can rest the cabinet doors on small blocks of wood to keep edges from sticking to the under surface after priming.

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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets: Technique and paint for refinishing ...

Painting kitchen cabinets can be a great project for anyone who enjoys working around the house or who wants to spiff up a dull or outdated kitchen. Unlike many home projects, refinishing cabinets is easy enough for anyone of moderately handy skill to take on. All you need to paint cabinets is some time, paint, a few supplies, and space enough to work. While you can get a more traditional look with conservative colors such as white, black, or brown, painting kitchen cabinets is also an excellent way to add some pizzazz to your home as there are a wide variety of colors to choose from.

Before you Begin to Paint Cabinets

If your cabinets are wood, you are good to go. However, if they are laminate, the steps below may or may not work for them. Laminate cabinets require different kinds of paint to ensure a job well done and may warp or bubble if you use the same steps as painting wooden cabinets.

These steps can be used for painting kitchen cabinets or painting bathroom cabinets, or even some types of furniture (dressers, night tables, etc).

Supplies to Paint Cabinets Primer Paint Paintbrush Foam roller brush Roller pan Fine grit sandpaper Painter’s tape Electric screwdriver (optional) TSP (optional) Wood putty (optional)

Prepping Kitchen Cabinets For Paint

Prep your cabinets. Prepping the cabinet surface is possibly the most important step. You don’t want to paint over any grime, goo, or a too slick surface if you want the paint to stand up over time. Remove all doors from the cabinets. Using an electric screwdriver will save you a lot of time and effort in this process. It is best to remove all hinges and hardware from the cabinets as well. When removing cabinets, either lay them out in the same order they go up or number them so that you know which goes where.

For the absolute best results, wipe down all surfaces that you will paint with TSP. This is trisodium phosphate and it is available at hardware stores. This will remove any build up from the cabinets. Let cabinets dry all the way.

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