Paint Your Cabinets for Drastic Change

​If your kitchen is just like most, you will understand that your cabinets take up the most visible space. This means that your cabinets can transform your kitchen's looks when they are in good shape – and painting them is the best way to transform your kitchen cabinets. You too can enjoy the luster and gleam from painting your kitchen cabinets!

​Well, many people will consider changing their cabinets entirely, but that is a pricey undertaking. Take, for example, painting your walls can easily give your walls a fresh look, in the same way painting your cabinets can make your kitchen feel new, and add beauty and style to the cabinets and whole kitchen. 

​Painting your cabinets is a budget-friendly choice, but you should also note that it’s not as easy as you might think, and this is why we have listed some tips on how to paint your kitchen cabinets like a professional.

•    Select Primer
The first thing you need to do before you start to paint your cabinets is to choose a primer and tint it towards the color of the top coat. Doing this will help you prevent dark or stained surfaces from appearing through the top coat. However, make sure you consult an expert to choose a paint that is suitable or appropriate for the wood, metal, or any other surface you might be working on.
•    Select Paint
The best paint to choose for you to paint your cabinets is either acrylic enamel paint or alkyd paint. Stay away from lacquers, they are harder to work with for the inexperienced. Whichever type of paint you plan on using, make sure you buy the best-quality kitchen cupboard paint you can afford. You get what you pay for concerning cabinet paint and even when home painting in general.
•    Remove Hardware
Another good tip to keep in mind before you start painting is to make sure that you remove or uninstall all hardware from your cabinets like the door handles, hinges and drawers. Without doing this, paining over hardware like hinges and handles can affect the way the door functions. Before you start to DIY your kitchen cabinets, remove from the drawers, etc. Painting over hinges and handles affects the overall quality. Depending on the type of hinges your cabinets have, it is advisable that you find a way to label your cabinet doors where they should be reinstalled.
•    Test Paint and Prime
Before you start painting, lay down a drop cloth to catch any drips and protect your floor from paint. Use a high-density foam roller or a paintbrush to apply the paint. The best way to start is to spray, roll or brush your cabinets with one paint coat and let it dry completely before you apply the second coat. Avoid over applying each coat, several coats are better. Remember, cabinet paint tends to level out as it dries.
•    Reattach Doors and Drawers
Once your paint has dried, then it’s time to reattach your drawer pulls, screw and hang the doors back on the cabinetry boxes. This Is why we advised you label them, making it easy to attach them accurately. Slide each drawer back in place but most importantly make sure they are all dry and mostly cured before reattaching. Just because the finish is “dry” to the touch, doesn’t mean it will be cured and marring may occur.

​Finally, restock and organize your fresh like new cabinets and drawers. Create new organizing system to add to the functionality. Now your ready to enjoy your cabinets for many years to come!