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Painting Varnished Cabinets
Painting varnished cabinets is one way that you can improve the aesthetics of your interiors. Regardless of the kind of finish you choose for your cabinet, you can get desired results by taking the right steps. If you are looking to paint varnished cabinets then the following steps will help you do a good job.
What you need
Here is a look at the things that you will need to varnish your painted cabinets:
- Gloves
- Orbital sander
- Spackling compound/wood putty
- Screwdriver
- Tack cloth
- Paint
- Paint brush and paint roller
- Primer
- Rags
- TSP/TSP Substitute
- Spackle knife
1. Cover surfaces that will not be painted
Start off by covering all the surfaces that are not to be painted. This means covering the countertops, walls, appliances and floors. Next, remove the doors from the cabinet base and you also need to take out the hinges and handles as well as pulls. Place these items in a bag and store them in a safe place. Label the hardware so that you know what it is and where it goes.
2. Fill dents, holes and dings
If the surface has dents or holes or even some dings, you will need to fill these. Make sure that you use some spackling compound/wood putty to fill the holes and dings and dents. Allow these places to dry up before moving on to the next step.
3. Prepare the cupboard surface
The next step involves preparation of the cupboard surface. Before varnish painting your cupboards, you have to remove the finish (high-gloss). This can be done either with an orbital sander which you can use to sand down the surface that has to be painted. The other option is to make use of TSP or TSP Substitute to clean and wipe the surface so that no grease or dirt remains on the surface that has to be painted. With a tack cloth, you will also need to remove all traces of dirt from the surface.
4. Prime the cabinet
Now it is time to prime the cabinet. Before painting the cabinets you need to prime the surface to make sure that the paint will adhere properly. You can make use of a stain blocking and sealing primer for this part. Be sure to pick an appropriate color which in turn should match with the color that you are going to use to paint your cabinet. Be sure to check that the primer has dried up completely and before painting the cabinet, you may want to apply a second primer coat, especially if the first coat did not fully cover all the surface of the cabinet.
5. Start painting
After priming the cabinet, you want to start the painting work. Make use of a roller and/or brush to apply the paint. The paint should be applied in long and straight strokes and once the paint has been applied, be sure to allow enough time for the paint to dry before applying a second or third coat. Apply as many coats as are required to get the desired look. Remember also that you must never sand the varnished surface or apply the paint in a poorly ventilated area. Be sure to use gloves when applying the TSP.
