How do I paint my bathroom cabinets without a ton of steps?
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Without the proper prep they won't come out right and won't last.
How to Paint Cabinets
Make sure they are clean and dry. Remove the doors and hardware. Mark the doors and cabinets with tape where they go. Lightly sand the doors and cabinets to remove any gloss and roughen the surface for paint with 200 grit sandpaper or a green Scotch Brite pad.. Use a tack cloth or damp rag to remove dust after sanding. Prime with a stain blocking primer like KILZ. Acrylic or water base paints are low-fume and clean up easily with water. Alkyd or oil-based paints require good ventilation because the paint contains solvents that can irritate your lungs and make you feel sick. Alkyd options require mineral spirits for cleanup, but they provide a hard, durable paint finish. Whichever you use, buy the best-quality paint you can afford for a lasting kitchen cabinet finish. Seal with at least three coats with a water based polyurethane. Use a small foam roller and foam brush for a smooth finish.
Those steps are required in order to achieve a professional finish. Besides it is only 3 steps - wash and let dry thoroughly - prime - paint. 3 easy steps.
Here are my best tips - https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/2017/03/06/learned-painting-kitchen-cabinets/
Here's a post that will help (with a video tutorial!) https://rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/paint-bathroom-cabinet/
Unfortuantely if you don't prep, they aren't going to last very long. It's a lot of work, but it will be worth it in the end to have a quality job!
Unfortunately to do the project right, there are just steps that need to be followed: Sand, Clean and Prime (XIM Bonding primer is great) and then paint your favorite color and topcoat!!!
I painted my kitchen cabinets with CHALK paint. I did no real prep except wiping off dust and dirt. Chalk paint requires very little prep. The only thing I would think would be a problem is painting laminate or high gloss. If you have high gloss, wash down with a good deglosser first. Chalk paint will provide a matte finish, so if you want any shine, you’ll have to use a gloss product over it.
Be sure to use a bonding primer.