How to Paint Old Kitchen Cabinets

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Repainting kitchen cabinets is an excellent way to upgrade your kitchen at a budget-friendly cost. You don’t have to replace your old wooden or laminate kitchen cabinetry to attain a fresh look as long as they are in a good shape. Repainting the cabinets makes them look good as new and serviceable for a long time. It is ideal for both small and king-size kitchens, for all kitchen ideas.

If you are not a hands-on person or unsure about the cabinet painting process, feel free to contact us at Palm Beach Premier Remodeling for inquiries. Here’s how you should paint your kitchen cabinets.

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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets 

Painting your kitchen cabinets shouldn’t be an intimidating task. With the right tools and supplies, you can give them a new look by yourself. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Purchase the Right Paint

Choose superior-quality paint that matches the style of your home. We advise acrylic or latex paints because they don’t fade quickly. If your cabinets are made of laminate, consider purchasing a primer to help your paint stick.

Step 2: Clean the Cabinets

If the existing paint is still in good condition, you can clean your cabinets to remove grease and grime. Use TSP for better results. Remove the old paint if it shows signs of flaking. You can invest in a chemical stripper to help you do that. 

Step 3: Repair Dents

Use a wood filler to cover deep dents. The shallower dents like scratches can be addressed by sanding. Don’t leave excess filler on the surface because it might complicate the next step.

Step 4: Sand the Surface

Allow the filler time to dry and sand the cabinets to remove traces of the old paint. Do not sand deep, especially when you have laminate that requires sanding for the primer to stick.

Step 5: Apply Primer

Apply primer to your laminate cabinets. If you want, you could do the same to wooden cabinets. But that means you don’t have to sand. By priming and sanding, we aim at creating traction for the new paint to adhere to the surface.

Step 6: Vacuum up the Dust

Sanding gives off the dust that you want to eliminate. The surfaces to be painted must be free of dust to get quality results. Alternatively, you can use a  brush to remove the dust and then wipe the surface with a damp rag.

Step 7: Paint the Cabinets

Start with the interior of the cabinets. It’s a good idea to remove the doors and drawers before you start painting. But be sure to mark these components together with the supporting hardware to avoid confusion when fitting them back. You can use a pencil to do the marking.

Step 8: Paint the Doors and Drawers

Start with the backside and let it dry before you flip over to the front. Remember not to blot out the marks with the paint. They will help you fit back the doors and drawers correctly. Don’t worry because you can paint over the marks later if need be. After applying the first coat, allow it time to dry before you apply a second coat. If the second coat isn’t going to be your final coat, allow it time to dry as well before applying the finish coat.

Step 9: Fit Back the Doors and Drawers

Once the doors and drawers are dry, fit them back in their correct positions.

Repainting Kitchen Cabinets: Options & Ideas to Consider

Choosing the right color for your kitchen cabinets is the first step toward achieving fulfilling results from your kitchen cabinet repainting project. The options are limitless. You can maintain a single color throughout or a different shade for the bottom cabinets and complement it with another color in strategic sections.

If you want, you can opt for the popular two-toned color scheme where base cabinets and upper cabinets have two distinct but harmonic colors. The trick here is to go for colors that won’t contrast with the existing color scheme.

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DIY Repainting Kitchen Cabinets

If you don’t want to DIY your kitchen cabinets, Palm Beach Premier Remodeling has been a leading light in providing custom kitchen cabinets and remodeling services in Wellington. If you are looking for a custom home remodeling contractor, including kitchen cabinets painting, we are the best bet. We have a proficient crew of experts focused on transforming your home into a decent place for years to come. What’s more, our rates are easy on your budget. Give us a call today!