A kitchen cabinet makeover

Ako29602909
by Ako29602909
Cabinets are laminate, grease covered and sticky. Installed in 1989. Needs update to fit my country/lake decor theme. Need more storage space.
  6 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Feb 09, 2018

    Do you want to paint them?

  • Zonski Zonski on Feb 10, 2018

    If it's country, you may want to glue the sides of wooden fruit/veggies crates, especially if there's a nice design printed on them. If not, still glue or staple them and paint over, so that it creates a sort of shiplap decor.

    As for DIYing a bigger storage capacity, use crates above the upper cabinets, which you could paint in one and the same color, or different hues of the same one, or different colors.

    Why not adding a pegboard to the side of your cabinet lines ? And to complete it, attach railings to the backsplash to hang different things you need daily.

    Also check the "INSPIRATION" tab on the site of a famous swedish design company...

    The most important thing is to use your heart and imagination... let it flow let it flow let it flow

  • Sec28055585 Sec28055585 on Feb 10, 2018

    Sugersoap clean to get rid of grease build up, then paint.

    utilize wated area above the units with storage, perhaps matching basket ware if country style your thing

  • Linda Sikut Linda Sikut on Feb 10, 2018

    Hi Akossow15,

    If you want to paint them, first clean them with a good degreaser. Many people recommend TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) for cleaning before you paint. Then gently rough up the surface with high grit sandpaper. What you are doing is giving the paint something to which to bond. Click below for step-by-step instructions that should help. Wishing you the best.

    https://inmyownstyle.com/2015/06/how-to-paint-laminate-cabinets.html

  • Linda Todd Linda Todd on Feb 10, 2018

    Wanna make it easy on yourself? Take the doors off. Take the hinges off with them. Clean the cabinets out completely. Prime. Paint in the color you’d like. A pretty light sage or a blue might be nice. you can add extra shelves as needed. Painting the back wall of the cabinets a light color shows off your dishes.


    At the end of the run, if you have space, add shelves for storing bowls and platters that take up space in the cabinets.


    If if you think you won’t be able to keep the pantry items neat, use baskets. Store like items and you can take the whole basket down. I do that for baking items and breakfast. Have fun!

  • Eloise Eloise on Feb 10, 2018

    I've had very good luck with Rustoleums Cabinet Transformations. The kits include everything you need to refinish your cabinets including the cleaner. The best part is there is no sanding required and no "use in a well ventilated area" restriction. Cleanup with soap and water.


    Check out the colors at these 2 sites: http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/transformations/cabinet-transformations-dark-kit


    http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/transformations/cabinet-transformations-light-kit


    Rust-Oleum® Cabinet Transformations® is a revolutionary do-it-yourself coating system that will completely change the look of your cabinets in three simple steps.

    • Perfect for kitchen cabinets, bath vanities and furniture
    • Easy to use, no special skills required
    • No stripping, no sanding, no priming
    • Optional Decorative Glaze lets you create your custom look