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Introduction
Change the look of your kitchen cabinets by giving them a new coat of paint. You can easily achieve this with the right primer, cabinet paint and also on a budget. Renovating a kitchen is one of the most expensive remodelling jobs, and it can also be time-consuming. However, a few homeowners opt to make changes little by little. You could change the paint of your kitchen cabinets because they make up most of the kitchens visual space; this gives the kitchen a new look. Keep in mind that painting a kitchen cabinet is more than purchasing a gallon of your favourite paint colour.
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Materials Needed To Paint A Kitchen Cabinet
There are different materials that you will need in order to paint your kitchen cabinets properly, but you won’t need to purchase many tools. these materials include;
- Roller- you will need to buy a 4 to 6-inch foam roller that can cover the sides of the cabinets and other face frames.
- Angled Brush- get a synthetic brush that is 2 ½ or 3 inches wide, they allow you paint corners of the doors with moulding and also let you coat door frames in one swipe.
- Square Brush- a square brush has a flat end of about 3 to 4 inches, and they let you quickly and easily paint large and flat panels.
- HVLP Sprayer- if you do not like the look that brushes leave on the cabinet, you can opt for a sprayer. It gives you a smooth, factory-like finish. HVLP sprayers are the best types of sprayers for painting a cabinet, exterior trim and fence panels.
- Masking Tape
- Primer
- Sandpaper
- Cleaning cloth
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The Ideal Paint For A Kitchen Cabinet
You can’t just find any paint and use it on your kitchen cabinets, even if it’s your favourite colour and most especially if it’s not meant for kitchen cabinets. You need a long-lasting paint that will be able to withstand getting wiped multiple times by different antibacterial and cleaning agents.
Due to all the solvents that will be used on the cabinets, you need to get a durable paint that will last at least two to five years. The type of paint that is best for this task include semi-gloss, gloss and satin paints. They are great for painting cabinets because the harder the finish of the paint, the longer it will last. Never consider using matte paint for your kitchen cabinets because it won’t last one bit.
Steps To Carry Out Before Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets
These steps are more important than the actual painting of the cabinets; this is because you need to prepare the cabinets before the paint can stay on them. You need first to ensure that the kitchen cabinets are all free of dirt and grease. Also make sure you take off all the knobs, handles and hinges, you do not want the paint to stain them.
If the cabinets have any form of damage like holes, you need to fix them before you start to paint. It is important to do this because if you paint over the damages, the holes will still be visible under the paint. Once you have fixed any damages, you can then proceed to sand the cabinets. If there is old paint on the cabinet, you will need a 120-grade sandpaper.
After sanding the cabinets, the next step is to prime the cabinets. There are two primers you can use for this, the oil primer or an all in one primer. If you couldn’t get a primer, then you can use a water-soluble waterborne paint which resembles a latex combination. If your kitchen cabinet id made from plastic then you can use Stix primer and the best spray paint for plastics.
If your cabinet has a dark colour and you’re trying to make it lighter. Then use a tinting primer, this will make it easier to match the cabinet to the final colour you want. If you want a drastic change, then you need to add a coat of underbody. After the base is dry, you need to sand the cabinet again but much lighter and this process is important.
How To Properly Paint Your Kitchen Cabinet
After performing the step by step process of preparing your kitchen cabinet, then you can start painting your cabinets. Get the paint you purchased and start applying the first coat; you can use your paintbrush for this. After applying the first coat and allowing it to dry, you can go ahead and sand it until it is smooth. Sanding it leaves you with a professional finish.
Apply the paint from top to bottom. For the exterior of the cabinet paint across the grain and tip it off with the grain at the end. When applying paint to the interior of the cabinets, use a smooth face mini roller which gives you an orange peel feel. Ensure you sand in between coats; this cleans up any debris.
Apply the second coat of paint but ensure that there is no dust or dirt on the surface if there is quickly wipe it away. After applying the second coat of paint and allowing it to dry, you can remove the masking tape that was used on the cabinets. After doing that, reattach the handles, knobs and hinges. Replace the drawer pulls and insert all the drawers.
Conclusion
Painting your kitchen cabinets is easy and quick. It is a cheap way to change the look of your kitchen. Repainting your kitchen cabinets will make people entering your kitchen think that you refurbished your entire kitchen when all you did was repaint your kitchen cabinets.
It also gives you the option of giving your kitchen a new look while carrying on with your everyday life. You don’t have to stay without a kitchen while repainting your cabinets and this is a plus. We have told you all you need to successfully repaint your kitchen cabinets without any stress; now you know how easy it is to accomplish.