Do you despise the way your kitchen cabinets look but don’t have the funds to replace them entirely? If the answer is yes then you may want to look at other options that will give your cabinets the update you are looking for. One of the most cost effective ways to completely transform your kitchen cabinets and stay within a reasonable budget is to paint or refinish them. Jeff The Painter is here to talk about what the preparation process entails so you can decide if this is a route you would want to take.
Best Primer & Paint for Kitchen Cabinets
It is important that you choose the right paint for your kitchen cabinets if you want the paint to last. The first step in accomplishing this is to buy the right kind of paint for the surface you are painting. Cabinets usually come in wood, laminate and metal. Each of these surfaces will require different paint and prep work.
– Wood Cabinets: This is the ideal cabinet to paint. While you can paint any surface that you can scuff up with a piece of sandpaper, you will have the best results with wood cabinets. They can be painted using more than one type of paint as well.
– Laminate Cabinets: Before you paint these cabinets, you need to use a special primer that is used specifically for laminate. It provides the bonding power that is needed to make the paint stick.
– Metal Cabinets: You need to make sure the surface can be appropriately scuffed up before you can attempt to paint metal cabinets. This is the most difficult type of cabinet to paint.
It is important that you choose an acrylic paint rather than vinyl when you are painting cabinets, and always choose a high quality paint rather than a cheaper one. You should choose a finish that is either semi-gloss or high gloss so that you can easily clean them as well.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting Preparation
Just like most surfaces that you are planning on painting, preparing them properly is going to be the key to your success. The same goes for your kitchen cabinets. Take your time as you complete the sanding as you get ready to paint the surface. If there are any areas that have scratching or dings, you may want to fill them in before you start the painting process as well. It is recommended that you use a power sander to get the sanding done, but you may have to use a single sheet to get into the corners of the cabinet faces.
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There is a lot that goes into the painting process when it comes to your kitchen cabinets. If you are meticulous about the way you prepare your kitchen cabinets for paint, you will likely fall short with your finished product. This is why it is best to leave the job up to ABOUT USJeff The Painter to give you the finish you are looking for on your kitchen cabinets. Call us today!
