How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets

Coat cabinet doors and drawer faces with primer using a brush for small areas or a roller for large ones, depending on their size. : If oil-based primer, a degreaser that removes grease that can scratch topcoats (Krud Kutter is a great one).

Choose a light-colored primer tanned to your final cabinet colour and then coat with 2-3 coats of topcoat. Hang your cabinets up again once they’re dry.

Preparation
Before painting your cabinets, sand and patch any holes or holes on the cabinets first. Scrub your cabinet using a damp cloth or lint-free tack cloth to remove any dust or dirt that might be making your paint seem uneven. Then, tape down areas you do not want to paint and degrease with degreaser so it is primed for new paint.

So I’d tell you to make sure you are getting into the cabinet door and drawer frames, in order to get into them, and for example, to take them apart, if possible, store them somewhere, like a garage or other room, label them so they’re easy to reassemble.

If you decide to leave the doors and drawers as-is, first paint the backs of the cabinet frames and prime then dry thoroughly. Then paint the faces, using a foam roller for the wide flat spots or a brush for corners and small spaces, and let every coat of paint sit for 24 hours before moving on.

Primer
Primers work to cover cabinets in an even coat so that paint sticks well, but if it isn’t used carefully you risk peeling and chipping paint and having to scrub up dirt, bacon grease or sauce smears from your lovely new cabinet color forever!

Cabinets require primer at least the first coat of paint and a final coat of paint on top of that, as they have a glossy lacquered or painted surface and paint cannot stick as well as it does on rough-textured wood or drywall.

Primer that is oil based are best as they provide a strong seal, block out staining, and great adhesion. Sadly, they leave behind toxic fumes you need solvents like paint thinner to clear away if this bothers you. It’s probably best to use water-based primers because they dry faster and are easier to clean up.

Paint
Kitchen cabinets are very scratched by steam, oil, and grease. If you want them to last as long as possible, use high-quality paint, like water-based enamel (strong, easy to clean and fast-drying) or alkyd – the latter even helps prevent mildew development!

Either one will work, but to be proficient use both to paint with. Use a high quality brush for corners and small spots and rollers for larger areas. And lastly, apply two coats of paint with sufficient time in between for drying.

Shelf Liner, is nice and clean, but label your doors and drawers so they go back in place when finished! Include new hardware for true change! And you can transform your home using this weekend project for a small investment.

Finish
Cabinets are painted best with oil primer, as it is thicker than latex and you have to use respirators while painting. Also, oil primer is easy to clean with paint thinner and doesn’t take as long to dry as latex.

After priming your cabinets, sand them down with 220-grit paper for a flat surface and fewer strokes. Wash everything clean again to remove sanding dust before you put on your last coat of paint.

After your cabinets have been painted, reinstall all hardware and start using your new kitchen! Reuse any tools you may have used in the past and always wash them, leave children and pets while paint dries. Be sure to wait at least 30 days after you first use or retouch newly painted cabinets, but you can also apply a quality water based polycrylic or enamel for fast and durable protection.