How do I resurface my kitchen cabinets?

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  • You could paint them... and possible add some trim to them? Of course the trim would need to be added first, then all the nail holes and seams would need to be caulked, then everything would need to be primed with a good bonding primer like this, then paint 2 coats of latex satin finish paint. Here is a post I wrote with painting tips.

  • William William on Mar 04, 2019

    Paint.


    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 220 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.

  • Megan Megan on Mar 04, 2019

    You can always apply Apply Annie Sloan Chalk paint. Saves you time on the prep work with no sanding or priming ahead of time. :) Attached is a picture of kitchen cabinets I painted in Annie Sloans Old White. Seal with clear wax. :) No sanding or priming involved.

  • I used a kit from Rustoleum, Cabinet Transformations. Very handy and not terribly expensive. You can see how I did it here: https://www.flippingtheflip.com/2015/09/kitchen-cabinets-black.html?m=1