I need help making over my Very Small Kitchen!!

Jan Dulas
by Jan Dulas
I moved into a condo that has a small galley type kitchen. I need help with the ugly, dirty cabinets. I have tried washing them with vinegar, ammonia, wood cleaner and they still are icky-sticky. I would like to paint them, but I can't until I can get the goo off of them. Currently the kitchen is taupe, dark brown with accents of green. It is really the ugliest . Help
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  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Feb 13, 2017

    https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/furniture/how-to-easily-remove-grease-build-up-from-your-cabinets-1329752

  • Barbara Barbara on Feb 13, 2017

    Since you plan on repainting the cabinets anyway, try using liquid TSP to clean them. It will also provide roughing for the base coat to adhere. You may need to apply several times, wipe off and apply again if there is a heavy build up of grease/dust.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Feb 13, 2017

    FYI I would opt a more natural solution. TSP is very toxic.

  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Feb 14, 2017

    Try cleaning them

  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Feb 14, 2017

    And then, I would pick your favorite chalkpaint color and go to town on them! This way, you don't need to sand or prime, just clean

  • Toc15434384 Toc15434384 on Feb 16, 2017

    I bought restore a finish at hardware store check it out

  • Diana Deiley Diana Deiley on Feb 18, 2017

    There is a non-phosphate TSP solution for cleaning. A tsp/hot water solution will work well (wear gloves just in case you have sensitive hands). Then a clean rinse, allow to dry, lightly sand with 600 grit, wipe off dust, prime & paint! Enjoy your new cabinets!

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    • Diana Deiley Diana Deiley on Feb 20, 2017

      TSP is tri-sodium phosphate used in the painting/cleaning business. I use it to degloss paneling in preparation for priming. There is a non-phosphate line which works as well. My 1,2,3, is tsp, prime, paint. I hardly ever wear gloves but if you have sensitive skin, please wear them and if you are still hesitant, wear eye protection. Always better safe than sorry. Best of luck.