China Cabinet Update

by Michael Scott

4 Materials

$60

4 Hours

Easy

I had a china cabinet that had been passed down for a few generations, the finish was dinged up in spots and the handles were broken and one missing.

Clean it up

Use a dust rag to go over wood and glass and remove any buildup or dust that may have accumulated.

Remove Hardware

Remove the knobs, handles and hinges using a Phillips screwdriver and set them aside.

Remove back

I chose to remove the back of the cabinet both because the shelves would not come out otherwise and it would be easier to paint the inside. I pried the stapled back off the cabinet carefully removing the staples and set it aside. Then I removed the shelves.

Paint Inside of cabinet

I began by painting the inside of the cabinet. I used both a foam roller and a paint brush to get a good coat on all of it.

Paint shelves, back and reinstall

I painted the shelves and back and used a staple gun to install the back. I used the original brackets inside to hold shelves.

Paint drawers and doors

Next I painted the doors, drawers and the outside of the cabinet. I let it dry completely, then applied a second coat for even coverage. I used a brush where there were any visible lines from the roller.