Repainting kitchen cabinets can be an easy, fairly inexpensive and quick way to update your kitchen. This is a project that will transform the look of your kitchen in one weekend.
The first thing you will need to do in repainting kitchen cabinets is to choose the paint color. There is virtually an endless spectrum of colors to choose from. White is a classic choice for kitchen cabinets and will give your kitchen a clean, fresh look. Or you may want to choose one of your favorite colors, be it a spicy red, cool blue or serene green. You can choose from many colors to reflect your personal style and the style of your home. Keep in mind the size of your kitchen and the amount of natural light that the room gets. Too dark a color in a small space can be overwhelming. A good option for a small kitchen in to paint the cabinets a light or neutral color and paint the walls a bolder color.
After you have decided on color, the next step is preparing the cabinets for painting. Remove the doors, drawers and the hardware. It’s a good idea to label the cabinets and drawers with a number that corresponds to a map you make so that you can match doors and drawers to their location when you are finished. You will then need to clean the cabinets with warm, soapy water, making sure to remove all greasy residue and dirt. Then sand them lightly using 150 grit sandpaper. After sanding, make sure to wipe the cabinets with a damp rag to remove any dust.
Next you need to apply two coats of primer, letting the first coat dry completely before applying the second coat. Choose an acrylic primer if you are painting over a surface such as previously painted or varnished cabinets. Look for a primer that says it is intended to cover high gloss surfaces.
Now you are ready to add the color! Two coats of semi gloss or satin paint should be applied with ample drying time between coats. Semi gloss or satin finish paint will hide imperfections in the wood.
The next step is applying one or two coats of clear acrylic sealer. This will protect the paint finish as well as ensuring easy clean up. You may also want to replace the cabinet door knobs and drawer pulls to give them a more modern look. There are hundreds of styles and finishes to choose from at your local home improvement store.
Enjoy your freshly transformed kitchen! You may be inspired to paint the walls or add a new backsplash, sink or faucet. Any of these easy projects will give your kitchen an updated look for not a lot of money.
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