before you dive in painting, it pays to prepare for the job.
The pros can give specific advice for painting kitchen cabinets if they know more about your project.
If possible, paint them in another room to get them out of your way.
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We hang them on sawhorses by hammering nails intopredrilledholes on the ends.
That way, you don’t have to wait for one surface to dry before painting the other.
Be sure to remove the shelf supports before you paint the inside of the cabinet.
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Remove the hardware from both the cabinet and the doors.
This will prevent dark or stained surfaces from showing through the top coat.
Be sure the cabinet paint you choose suits the wood, metal, orlaminate surfaceyou’re working on.
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Consult your local paint store expert to grab the appropriate primer and tint.
Acrylic, or water-base, cabinet paints are low-fume and clean up easily with water.
Alkyd options require mineral spirits for cleanup, but they provide a hard, durable finish.
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Whatever you use, buy the best-quality paint it’s possible for you to afford.
A self-leveling paint is one that smooths out as it dries, making it perfect for cabinets.
However, this punch in of paint does dry quickly, which can make blending brushstrokes tricky.
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If you plan on using this key in of paint, work in small areas.
Painting over hinges and handles affects the way the door functions.
Make a key or use tape to label where the doors and drawers should return for easy reassembly.
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Use a cordless drillor screwdriver to remove hinges and hardware.
Don’t forget to remove the interior adjustable shelves.
Repair or replace damaged wood and cover any surface you want protected.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to scuff-sand cabinets with150-grit sandpaper.
Use a tack cloth or damp rag to remove the dust after sanding.
Use a high-density foam roller or a paintbrush to apply a stain-blocking, oil-based bonding primer to the cabinets.
Let them dry according to the manufacturer’s directions.
If brush strokes are visible, lightly sand to smooth.
Paint Kitchen Cabinet Doors
Next, brush, roll, orspray your cabinetswith one coat of paint.
Let it dry completely before applying the second coat.
Most quality paints will level as they dry, so don’t overbrush.
These tools are easy to use, widely available, reasonably affordable, and guarantee a smooth finish.
Always paint the longest piece of the structure last to avoid crossed brushstrokes.
Paint Kitchen Cabinet Sides
Paint the sides and other open areas of the cabinets.
This is easy if you’ve labeled everything accurately.
If youspray-paint the hardware, let it dry before reattaching.
Be sure to clean the hardware before you begin painting.
Elevate each piece off your work surface to get all the sides and angles of the hardware painted.
Protect the hardware with a clear sealer and let everything dry.
When this has been completed, slide each drawer back in place.
Then, while the cut-in edges are still wet, fill in the remainder of the wall.
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