Painting Kitchen Cabinet

One of the things about using cabinets in the kitchen is that sooner or later they will be affected by water, grease, heat and residues of food – each of which can leave marks that are indelible on a once beautiful and attractive kitchen cabinet. There is no sense in spending a load of money to purchase a new cabinet for the kitchen because painting kitchen cabinets offers a better and more affordable alternative.

What you need

Screwdriver
Primer
Paint

A new coat of paint on the kitchen cabinet can give it a new face that is every bit as attractive as a new kitchen cabinet.

Not a difficult job

If you have decided that painting your kitchen cabinet is a good course of action then you can take heart from the fact that the job of painting kitchen cabinet is not difficult. It only takes some time. It therefore pays to set aside about three days to complete the job.

1. Pick a suitable color

Before painting your kitchen cabinet, you have to first of all decide on a color for the cabinet. The best color option is one that fits in well with the overall décor of the kitchen and which matches the color of the tiles. In addition, be sure to factor in the size of your kitchen and remember that a light color helps to make the kitchen look more spacious.

2. Painting the insides and outsides?

It is also important to decide whether to paint the insides as well as outsides of the cabinet. If you decide on both sides of the cabinet then you will need to accept that the painting job is going to take longer than the original three days set aside for the work.

3. Clean the cabinet

Before painting your kitchen cabinet, you have to start by cleaning the cabinet. All signs of grease as well as dust must be removed. A well cleaned cabinet will provide you with a more uniform and even finish. It is also necessary to check for cracks in the surface and signs of damage. Ordinary paint cannot conceal these flaws. Use some coarse sandpaper and clean the surface of the cabinet and file down scratches and fill cavities with some wood putty.

After completing this step, it is then time to prime the surface of the cabinet. It is up to you to decide between oil-base and water-base primer. The former is a better option because it helps to make the paint stick to it better.

4. Paint the stiles

It is also necessary to paint the stiles and when doing this, be sure to cover up the countertop with a painter’s or masking tape. Start painting at places that are not easy to access and work in the outward direction. Next, it is time to paint the inner side of the cabinet and after that; one can paint the outer surface.

It pays to make use of spray paint as this makes for a finish that is more even as well as uniform. After painting the surface you have to wait patiently for the paint to dry. After the paint has dried up completely, it is then time to reassemble the cabinet and then it can be put back in its original location.