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Step by Step Guide: Painting Cabinetry
By Amanda Bashore of Your Home Supply
Do your cabinets need an extreme makeover? A fresh coat of paint is an easy and inexpensive way to improve their appearance. Whether you want to lighten up some gloomy cabinets or liven up your room with a bright new color, paint can provide an instant makeover, and it’s so easy anyone can do it! Since not all cabinets can be painted, you must first determine what type of cabinet you have and whether or not the paint will adhere to it. Cabinets that will take paint well are solid wood, wood veneer as well as metal cabinets. But cabinets covered with plastic, laminate or even melamine plastic should not be painted as the paint won’t adhere properly. Before you begin re-painting your cabinets, there are a few details you need to consider to ensure that you will be satisfied with the end result. Are your cabinets painted now or are they finished with a stain and varnish (or lacquer)? If they are painted, do you want to paint them a similar color? Try to visualize what you want your refreshed kitchen to look like before you decide. This could be an opportunity for you to get the cabinets cleaned up and give them a new look. First, take the time to remove all objects from the drawers and cabinets. Next spread a drop cloth around the work area to avoid getting paint on the floor. You should also use painters tape to take precaution against the invariable drip! Some drawer fronts may be difficult to remove depending on the model. You may opt to leave the drawer fronts attached. Regardless, you’ll need to remove hinges, knobs and pulls from the drawers and cabinets. The next step is to clean the cabinets with a mild soap and water, then wipe down with just water. Lightly sand the outside of the cabinets as well as the doors and drawer fronts. Use a fine-grit sandpaper (150 or finer) and sand all flat surfaces on the doors. This will help the primer and paint adhere to the surface. This may seem like busy work, but it’s one of the most important steps before you print and paint as it will greatly increase the life of your great job. Now it’s primer time. Primer forms a better bond with the surface than paint alone would. This means that the paint is less likely to chip or peel. If your cabinets are already painted and you are re-painting them the same color, then you can skip this step and go ahead and apply the paint. If, however, your cabinets are stained and you are trying to cover up the natural wood grain with paint, you must prime them first. The paint will not stick to the varnished surface and the color of the stain will most likely bleed right through your paint. Keep in mind if you are using an oil-based paint, an interior oil based primer is recommended. These products can be a little smelly and are best used when you can get some fresh air circulating. Another idea is to take all the doors that you removed out to the garage and paint them there with the overhead door open. Okay without further delay, it’s time to paint! Paint each door and drawer front with primer using a sprayer, roller or brush. A sprayer is best and easiest for this job and will provide a smooth and glossy finish. But for those of us who aren’t Michelangelo and who will tackle this job the old-fashioned way should use a high quality 2 1/2" to 3" paint brush. There are two types of paint that you can use for this job: latex or oil-based. If you are using latex paint, use a synthetic paintbrush or sprayer. Oil-based paint dries to a durable finish that works well in high-traffic areas and is less likely to show brushstrokes than latex paint. Oil-based paint takes longer to dry so it should be applied with a natural bristle brush or sprayer in an extremely well-ventilated area, and the painting equipment must be cleaned up with chemical solvents. Latex paint dries quickly and can be cleaned up with water. Use a semi-gloss, satin or gloss paint; these are durable and easy to clean. So regardless of the type you choose to paint with, don’t forget to paint both sides of the doors, and allow the front to dry before painting the back. Paint the cabinet bases and drawer fronts and allow the paint to dry. Now roll those sleeves up since the trick to achieving a nice finish with a brush is to use two or three very thin coats--not just one thick one. In most cases two coats of paint will be sufficient. Occasionally, though, you may find that you get better results from three depending on the color of paint and also has to do with heavier grained woods like oak. Once your first coat has completely dried, take your sandpaper and every so lightly sand the surface another time. Now you’re free to add that all important second coat. Voila! Now that your cabinets are painted and fully dry, you can sit back and enjoy the fresh, clean space you've worked so hard to achieve!
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