To paint your cabinets, start by removing the doors and hardware, then clean everything completely. Be sure to number the doors and put the hardware for each door in it's own bag so they don't get lost or mixed up. Use a cleaner like TSP to make sure every bit of hand oils are removed before you start. Lightly sand the surface to make sure the paint will stick, then apply a good primer. Let that dry, then use a high number sand paper (220 or 400), followed by wiping all of the dust with a tack cloth. Next use a good paint in the color of your choice. Most companies now have a cabinet paint formula. It's best to use 2 thinner coats of paint instead of one thick coat. You can use a roller on flat surfaces, but you'll need a brush to get into groves and/or trim. It is best to start with the trim, then use the roller on the flat parts. That will help blend in any brush marks.
After the first coat dries, again use a high number sandpaper to gently smooth any bumps that appear in the paint then use the tack cloth. Next apply the second coat. With the doors, paint the inside of the door first and watch for side drips. Once the inside is completely dry, flip it over and do the outside. (Tip - raise your doors using hunks of wood or even empty yogurt containers so that paint doesn't stick to your protective covering under the doors. ) Let everything dry, put the hardware back on and hang the doors. Stand back and admire your work. :) Wishing you the best!
you can refinish them or you can faux the doors with a new look! Like planking them to look like little barn style doors! You can even change hardware tha can make a huge difference ! Stencil ideas are cool.... depends on the overall concept you are trying to accomplish for your space
Paint them? After the cabinets are washed and dried, then I'd recommend priming them with a bonding primer like this one. It is water clean up, goes on super smooth, dries like normal latex paint, (about 30 minutes) but will adhere to just about any smooth surface. If you don't use a bonding primer, you risk the paint and primer easily peeling off. After the primer is dry, you can paint them with 2 coats of latex paint. I'd recommend a very good quality latex paint in a satin finish so it can easily be wiped down. I love this paint, just used it on our entire whole house renovation! It dried very smooth, and seems to be quite durable too.
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Hi Anna,
To paint your cabinets, start by removing the doors and hardware, then clean everything completely. Be sure to number the doors and put the hardware for each door in it's own bag so they don't get lost or mixed up. Use a cleaner like TSP to make sure every bit of hand oils are removed before you start. Lightly sand the surface to make sure the paint will stick, then apply a good primer. Let that dry, then use a high number sand paper (220 or 400), followed by wiping all of the dust with a tack cloth. Next use a good paint in the color of your choice. Most companies now have a cabinet paint formula. It's best to use 2 thinner coats of paint instead of one thick coat. You can use a roller on flat surfaces, but you'll need a brush to get into groves and/or trim. It is best to start with the trim, then use the roller on the flat parts. That will help blend in any brush marks.
After the first coat dries, again use a high number sandpaper to gently smooth any bumps that appear in the paint then use the tack cloth. Next apply the second coat. With the doors, paint the inside of the door first and watch for side drips. Once the inside is completely dry, flip it over and do the outside. (Tip - raise your doors using hunks of wood or even empty yogurt containers so that paint doesn't stick to your protective covering under the doors. ) Let everything dry, put the hardware back on and hang the doors. Stand back and admire your work. :) Wishing you the best!
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you can refinish them or you can faux the doors with a new look! Like planking them to look like little barn style doors! You can even change hardware tha can make a huge difference ! Stencil ideas are cool.... depends on the overall concept you are trying to accomplish for your space
Paint them? After the cabinets are washed and dried, then I'd recommend priming them with a bonding primer like this one. It is water clean up, goes on super smooth, dries like normal latex paint, (about 30 minutes) but will adhere to just about any smooth surface. If you don't use a bonding primer, you risk the paint and primer easily peeling off. After the primer is dry, you can paint them with 2 coats of latex paint. I'd recommend a very good quality latex paint in a satin finish so it can easily be wiped down. I love this paint, just used it on our entire whole house renovation! It dried very smooth, and seems to be quite durable too.