Step 2: Prep Your Kitchen Cabinets for Painting The first rule of cabinet repainting: Make sure the cabinets and doors are clean and dry. Use a gentle grease remover and a damp sponge to wipe them clean and let dry thoroughly. After cleaning, it’s time to roughen things u...
Step 5. Prep the Space Preparing your space the right way can make or break a project. To prep correctly, you'll need to empty all cabinets and clear off the counters, including any freestanding appliances. Next, move all furniture, so you'll have plenty of work space. The next, very...
Before you begin your painting project, confirm that your cabinets are actually worth the trouble. If the vinyl is badly chipped or peeling you will likely be disappointed in the final results, since the same things will happen to your newly painted surface not long after the job is finished....
If your vinyl or laminate covered particleboard cabinets are peeling, you may want to consider giving them a fresh coat of paint. Repainting is an excellent way to update your home and is considerably less expensive than refacing or replacing the cabinets altogether. When repainting vinyl or oth...
The paint brush that you use will absolutely make a difference in the finish you get on your painted cabinets. Don’t go cheap on this on this!! My brand of choice when it comes to cabinets (and just about anything else) is Purdy. If I’m going to be painting the inside o...
Mildew are black or colored spots on a painted surface. Learn how to remove mildew and repair any painted walls from the experts at Sherwin-Williams.
Prime and paint the patch to match the rest of the wall, or consider repainting the entire wall if you are worried about the patch standing out. Grant Webster How to Patch Large Holes in Drywall Drywall patches are used for larger holes (around 1 square foot) in drywall. Due to ...
How to Paint Furniture – 5 Options for Paint by Sara ofSincerely, Sara D. I am excited to be here with you today on Remodelaholic. If you follow my blog, you know that I will paint (almost) anything. New furniture, old pieces, dressers, cabinets — all of it! A coat of paint an...
It's a simple solution for spaces like refreshing your kitchen, and that your prep work is crucial. "Solid wood cupboard doors can be sanded down using a palm sander before painting, while melamine cabinets need to be primed with a special primer before they’ll be ready to paint. Remember...
The next variable to consider in your painted wood cabinets, doors and railings is the texture that will be left by your chosen method of refinishing. Should your selected painting company opt to brush and roll your wood surfaces, you will run the risk of seeing brush marks and roller textu...