How do i repaint my kitchen cabinets?

  5 answers
  • Mogie Mogie on Sep 17, 2018

    The answer sort of depends on what kind of shape they are in now. But assuming they are wood cabinets in good shape just clean them, sand, wipe down with a damp cloth and let dry, prime and paint.

  • Homeroad Homeroad on Sep 17, 2018

    First you will need to clean them really well with a TSP cleaner. Then depending on what they are made of you may need to lightly sand them. I used chalk paint on my cabinets then a clear sealer to seal the paint when they were dry.

  • Janice Janice on Sep 17, 2018

    Hi Rebecca, Mogie's answer is right on target. Just want to add that it will be much easier if you actually remove the doors from the cabinets and work on them on sawhorses or another flat area if at all possible. It is a big job but oh, so worth it. Good luck!

  • Jewellmartin Jewellmartin on Sep 17, 2018

    Or just clean and paint with chalk paint. No sanding, priming, staining, or sealing needed. ☺️

  • William William on Sep 17, 2018

    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 Zinsser 123, KILZ,or BIN and have it tinted to the color of the top coat. This will prevent dark or stained surfaces from showing through the top coat. Acrylic, or water base paints are low-fume and clean up easily with water. Alkyd, or oil-base, 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.