How to make kitchen cabinets look new?

What finish do they have on them now? Is it that you'd like to improve that same finish or are you looking for a completely different look?

Hello. Could you post a picture? Knowing what you’re dealing with could offer more information. Are your cabinets wood or laminate? Do they just need a cleaning or refurbish?

Hello Catherine,

give them a good wash over with soapy water. When dry, If Timber, use a furniture polish, if Paint, If they don't look good, maybe time to re-paint!

Sand and prime.,then paint with cabinets with Sherman Williams cabinet paint

Paint

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20cabinets

Hi Catherine: A good cleaning and some new hardware might do the trick. Here's some hints on cleaning them:

https://everydayoldhouse.com/5-ways-to-clean-wooden-kitchen-cabinets-from-the-experts/

https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/how-to-clean-gunk-and-grime-from-kitchen-cabinets/

Good luck

A fresh coat of paint will work wonders,a long with new hardware!

I repainted mine! Check out my project over here: https://happydealhappyday.com/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets-without-sanding/

If natural wood, give them a good cleaning and then Orange Glo It cleans and polishes. If you are looking to change the whole appearance, then consider painting. Or you can go another step further and put on wood transfers to fancy thing up. Take a look here:

https://ironorchiddesigns.com/diy/furniture-transfers/

Plus these come with instructions.

OrangeGlo will revive dull cabinets. If you have build up, clean with a degreaser first.

If you don't like the color of them, I would paint them a fresh coat of white paint to lighten up your kitchen and the overall look of them. You could also get new hardware. There is a lot of posts on Hometalk for refinishing kitchen cabinets.

Hello. Are your cabinets with him or if he did?

More information could be helpful.

For example if your cabinets or wood tone polyshades might be the product for your refresher needs.

Here’s a link to look over the content and see if it’s a product that will meet your needs. It can be applied over existing existing poly finishes without any stripping or sanding. I find reviews and Q&A’s can often direct me towards the correct purchase. Hope this helps.

https://www.minwax.com/wood-products/one-step-stain-and-finishes/minwax-polyshades

https://www.amazon.com/Minwax-613970444-PolyShades-Polyurethane-Espresso/dp/B00KQK8MEA