Can You Just Paint Over Cabinets Or Should You Strip Them? 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’l...
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 ...
How do I care for my new painted cabinets? Can you paint over cabinets that are already painted? Can you paint cabinets without using primer? Is paint toxic? What kind of paint do you use? What is the difference between cabinet painting and cabinet refacing?
I know it’s not all that bad and some people do preferhoney oakover painted cabinets. But in our house, I felt consumed by wood, there was just to much of it and I was looking for some modernized change! LET’S GET STARTED! DAY 1: PREP CABINETS(the longest and most time consuming...
Painted cabinets have been a trend for the past couple of years. It’s a great way to save money and also get a custom look. Most house painters today are telling their clients that they can paint their cabinets.However, there is a right way and a wrong way. Albeit more expensive, th...
Try painting your bathroom cabinets next. Frequently Asked Questions Q. Can I just paint over my kitchen cabinets? A. While you can paint over your old kitchen cabinets, you need to prepare the surfaces first. Most cabinet finishes are too smooth or glossy to reprime and repa...
Painting your kitchen cabinets is relatively easy with today’s paints and painting tools, which make it far easier to get topnotch results.
Have you ever hand painted cabinets before? Although we can now buy high-density paint rollers instead of the old school paint brushes that leave brushstrokes, painting cabinets is still so tedious. You have to roll just right and make sure you don’t add too much; otherwise, you’ll ...
Paint can be less forgiving than stain. Here's advice on opaque finishes for cabinets. December 27, 2008
Pro Tip Spotlight When painting inside kitchen cabinets, block resistance is key: Blocking is when a plate, glass or any other object sticks to the surface of your painted cabinets. Avoid blocking by: • Not over-applying coats of primer and paint. • Keeping good ai...