DIY: Painted Kitchen Cabinets

Amy Dowling
by Amy Dowling
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I decided to take the plunge and paint my oak kitchen cabinets. Today I am giving you step by step directions on how I tackled the job and pictures of the end result!
First begin by washing your cabinets and then sanding lightly.
Using a tack cloth, wipe off.
I used a clear bonding primer from Sherwin Williams. It acts as a glue so your paint will adhere to the surface.
Tape off and paint two coats of your paint once your primer has dried.
I took all the cabinet doors and drawer fronts off and painted those with a brush for edges and a roller for the panels.
I removed all the hardware and used black spray paint to upcycle the existing hinges.
The updated hinges.
I purchased new drawer handles to update the look.


The final product!
I left the doors off of two sets of cabinets to create an open shelf look.


Much needed update. I love the final look. It lightens and brightens the kitchen! See the full reveal over on my blog.


Our built in breakfast nook.


It lightens and brightens the kitchen.
Amy Dowling
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  • Cathe Ashcraft Cathe Ashcraft on Oct 18, 2018

    Ha! I thought I was the only one with the black floor in my kitchen


    I love the makeover job same cabinets as mine

    You’ve inspired me I’m going to give it a try

  • Nancy Bedell Nancy Bedell on May 04, 2019

    I have a problem I used rustoleum transformation for cabinets with the dark glaze, my problem is the wood grain has darkened more and I am not happy I would like to paint them but not sure what to do to prep for painting over the rustoleum kit.




    Woo

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