•Use small wooden blocks to raise cabinets/drawers from surface(another option isPainter’s Pyramid). Since it was October when I painted mine, I had no choice but to paint them indoors. I would recommend painting them during the mild spring months in the garage or in a place where you...
you have to strip them first, but you can paint over any type of finish without stripping, and sometimes that's your only option. Painting doesn't have to be a necessary evil; you can use glaze to turn painted cabinets into virtual works of art. Prepare the cabinets before painting by ...
Wipe the cabinets clean with a soft, damp cloth and dry immediately with another clean, soft cloth. Always wipe in the direction of the wood grain. Apply a thin coat of high-quality polish. Choose a polish that does not contain silicone or wax, and follow the manufacturer’s directions fo...
You will want to choose a semi-gloss or gloss paint made for painting cabinetry. The shinier sheen will be easier to keep clean and the special cabinet painting formula will leave a harder finish. I’ll share about the two brands I’ve worked with so far in my painting cabinet journey. ...
Clean the inside of the cabinets thoroughly with warm soapy water and damp rags. Use a degreaser if your cabinets are old to remove oil and grease. Let dry. Sanding is only required if the inside of the cabinet was previously painted or finished with a high-sheen produc...
I love the clean, smooth look of freshly painted cabinets. I wish they could stay that perfect forever, but inevitably with time, tiny scratches and chips eventually start to show up. As I shared inmy painted cabinet update, after a few years my own cabinets were starting to get pretty ...
How to regularly clean cabinets Whether your cabinets are finished wood, laminate or painted wood, these simple steps will keep your kitchen looking clean and bright. Apply a safe, but grease-cutting all-purpose cleaner or a mixture of dish soap and water to a cloth. Ensure the cloth is ...
Step 8. Clean Surfaces Kitchens are work areas, so grease, steam and food splatters are common. You'll want to prep all of the doors and drawers properly to ensure your paint will stick. Start this process by scrubbing your cabinets to get rid of any grease or residue. Clean all of th...
You can paint over cabinets, but it’s important to prep the surface first. If your cabinets are already painted, you’ll need to sand them down to create a smooth surface. And if your cabinets are stained or varnished, you’ll need to strip them before painting. ...
If you have cabinets with face frames, I don’t see that as a big deal. You can either keep the kitchen in service while you paint those surfaces by hand, or take the kitchen out of service, tape and protect all surfaces, and then use the paint sprayer to prime and topcoat those ...