Resurface and Paint Cabinets
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Hardy
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I would like to paint my cabinets white but want a very smooth finish.Could someone provide me advice on how to accomplish that. I have attached a couple pictures of my kitchen, it looks like the cabinets have some sort of polyurethane coating/stain. Thanks
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I am also debating to paint the cabinets the same color as the door or white.
Hardy
on Oct 28, 2013
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What color is the door? I would not go white since you have so much white already (unless you are going to add color to your walls?) The color of the door looks nice and what color is the back splash? Are those browns? Maybe choose a lighter shade of a color in your back splash (like a gray). cleaning the cabinets well before painting. Now to paint, take off all doors and take out drawers. You will need a deglosser and wipe down all cabinets maybe even some light sanding depending upon how much shine. good primer(at least 2 coats) for cabinets and going over glossy surfaces and let it cure for a day. Then choose your paint. Let the cabinets dry between each coat and do light coats of primer and paint. I I also think that double cabinet to the right of the window above the sink would look great cut out and put glass in for display. Your kitchen is beautiful now. Good luck
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Oct 29, 2013
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In order to get a proper finish, you have to get the poly off. I use an electric sander to remove poly all the time. Its super easy. Once you get it down to the base wood, you just need to prime, paint and put a finish on for cleaning. It will seem daunting at first, but once you get going, it will be so worth it! Good luck!
Stephanie
on Oct 29, 2013
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Schatz & Sons
on Oct 30, 2013
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Clean your cabinets with TSP. This will help get grime, oil and any cleaners that have been used on it. Rinse it off. Sand. You want to rough them up to accept the paint. Paint. Use a very good brush. Also mark your cabinet doors if you take them off, and be sure to take off the handles and hardware, I always let the paint cure at least a day then I use a finishing sand paper and lightly sand in between coats of paint. I then wipe it off of all dust and re-paint. I let anything cure a week before I let everything cure for at least a week before I hang them, if you chalk paint I would suggest using a sealer on them. They have egg shell sealers for that. Take your time and do the prep work and you will get a professional finish. It takes time, but it will turn out beautiful.
Sherrie
on Oct 30, 2013
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As a professional painter, i do not recommend painting those cabinets. First is the fact that it is very hard to get primer and paint to stick to the poly even with prep. Chipping is a huge problem with daily use.Second, the grain is too intense and will show thru when finish painting. The only way cabinets should be painted, assuming a smooth grain, would be to have then sprayed professionally with lacquer. Or have them refaced...Sorry for the bad news.
Paper, Patch & Paint
on Oct 30, 2013
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Hire a pro, if you screw it up it will cost you dearly to fix the mistake
Certa Pro Painters
on Oct 30, 2013
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I worked as a paint sprayer in a factory for a number of years -if ypu want a smooth finish & you can use a sprayer this is my suggestion. Sand the old finish down to the wood- put a coat of sanding sealer on -when dry sand starting with 120 grit up to 400 then paint the sealer acts as a primer luck- when spraying paint must be thinned out at least 50 %
Louis Lieberman
on Oct 30, 2013
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I would say you need to get it off to get a proper finish. I would sand until you see bare wood, no poly and no stain. The paint will cover up most, but to do it right, I would get it all off. Especially on cabinets, since you are going to be using them lots.
Stephanie
on Oct 30, 2013
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Any wood can be painted, even grainy tiger-striped oak. Don't be discouraged, you can do it. You don't need to be a professional painter, lots of DIY kitchen projects are online here at Hometalk and also on YouTube. Watching someone else paint their kitchen sounds boring, but it will encourage you. Sand and/or strip the wood. Use primer. There are paints specially made for cabinets and wood trim: Cabinet Coat sold at HomeDepot, also Benjamin Moore Impervo. These specialty paints don't require a sprayer, they spread smoothly with a brush and dry to a rock-hard finish. Finally, use a polyurethane top coat for added protection against stains and chipping. Good luck!
Deb S
on Oct 30, 2013
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I bought cabinets from an appliance store they had ripped out of an apartment complex for $5.00 each. I cleaned them up with TSP, then lightly sanded them (they had a veneer on them) then used a small sponge roller to paint them. I used a paint that has a base coat and it took about 3 layers but they came out GREAT! Kept the original hinges and I added some ceramic white knobs and now have some awesome additional cupboards in my kitchen! I'm thinking of "white washing" the rest of my cabinets to match the tone at some point down the road too.
Robin H
on Oct 30, 2013
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Hi. I used Zinsser paint on cabinets in a former home (purchased at a local Menards). I used a satin finish because I didn't want it too glossy. It is a white-white but can be tinted if you prefer. It held up very nicely over time. It says you can paint right over any finish without much prep or sanding, but I always lightly sand and/or clean first (the TSP is a good suggestion). Of course spraying is the smoothest finish, but if you are uncomfortable with the equipment LIKE ME :) you probably won't like the process. I purchase a fine quality brush that will give me a good edge and a smooth finish, and I apply a couple light coats rather than one heavy coat because when your paint is too thick, you get dribbles and a messy look. Thick paint applications also tend to chip easily with use. The very best thing to do is consult with a paint store/professional which could be online or just a phone call if you can't get to a store right away. Good luck. Keep us posted!
Cheryl @ Artzzle
on Oct 30, 2013
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You may want to paint them because I once years ago decided not to paint the inside of cabinets and it drove me crazy after a while and I eventually painted them.
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Oct 30, 2013
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I use whatever sand paper I have on hand. I prefer a coarse paper because it gets the job done quicker, and Im all about efficiency! Plus you are painting them so it will give the paint something to stick too. :)
Stephanie
on Oct 30, 2013
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You can use a product called "ESP-Easy Surface Prep". Can be used to paint over any surface, wipe on & wipe off & paint in 90 minutes.
Wanda
on Oct 30, 2013
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If you paint the inside of your cabinets you need to prepare them also yes sand them and let the paint cure before setting anything inside or seal them and again let them cure. Even through professionals are wonderful some people can't afford it. It would be nice to hear from a professional their guidelines.
Sherrie
on Nov 04, 2013
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I replied a few weeks ago. Since, have found a wonderful new product (new to me anyway). It is by Rustoleum and simply called "Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations" kit. We restyled our cabinet doors and wanted to be rid of the orange oak woods. This product was new to us, so we began in a bathroom, to learn the ropes and see if we liked it or not. We're almost done with that room and will be doing the kitchen soon after. Everything you need is in the kit ... even a How To DVD and best of all, no heavy prep work needed. Sounds too good to be true but it is fantastic. There are many, many colors and finishes to choose from. It's acrylic so no terrible smells either. They also have a Countertop Transformation kit too, but not sure about how that would work.
Cheryl @ Artzzle
on Nov 20, 2013
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Just clean and oil them. They are very pretty as is.
Judith Lee Shirley
on Sep 16, 2015
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Our cabinets are a light beige color. The top ones do not get spills and things in them. But the bottoms do. When I look at them I think oh my goodness how did all this happen. I'm thinking about paiting the bottoms black. Maybe it will not show our mess so bad. Lol. I saw somewhere the other day that a lot of people are painting the bottom ones a different color.
She6300017
on Jul 02, 2016
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