Consult your paint store professional to be sure you have the right primer for your job; laminate cabinets will need a slightly different kind than wood cabinets. And test a patch in a hidden area before you start painting everything. Note: This step is strictly optional. Wipe your cleaned, sanded, and primed kitchen cabinets down with a damp rag to get rid of any dust that may have settled while you ordered pizza , and get to painting.
But the finish—high gloss, no gloss, flat, or matte—is totally up to you. Finally, give yourself a pat on the back. Those new cabinets will be shining. If you go through all the work of painting your kitchen cabinets, you might as well pick a color you really love. White paint is a forever classic, and likely goes with everything you already have in your kitchen just be aware of the potential for showing stains and grime. Black is a bold and moody option for creating a sleek look in your kitchen.
Another good idea for picking a cabinet color: Take cues from the other elements in your kitchen. Take note of the pieces you already love the hardware? Hence, no photos of this part of the process. Simply unscrew the hinges and stack the doors along the wall or in your garage.
Did you know you can buy white hinges? Lawless Hardware. Lawless yet, you should. They have a great selection, at great prices, and are just the nicest folks to work with. Just make sure you tape off any edges first, to make your life easier. Sounds easy but involves more contortionist moves in mid-air, so enlist a partner if you can! Even your husband was impressed that all this magically happened in between meals.
Krud Kutter. Soft Paint Brush. DecoArt Satin Enamel Paint. Masking Tape. This process absolutely works best with DecoArt Satin Enamel paint. I do not recommend this method if you want to use regular latex or oil-based paint.
See my earlier post if you want to do that. You can mix whatever color you like from the available colors in their line. The formula was 10 jars white, and 4 tablespoons sable.
Adding a little brown gave me exactly what I was going for. You do not want to be trying to match colors when you run out of paint halfway through! Move in the direction of the wood grain as you go, and any brush strokes will be almost invisible. Small differences can add up to make a big problem in the end.
If your house is older, you probably have the non-adjustable hinges that go right on top of the frames. The solution was white hinges. And finally, does this work on laminate cabinets? Yes, with one little modification. And as always, let me know if you have any questions. I love to help! Feel free to pin and share! The biggest question is how to get the DecoArt products, which is becoming more of a problem lately.
It may seem counter-intuitive to leave the doors on the cabinets when painting them, but it gives you a perfect work space, and this paint will not drip or run so you don't need them to be horizontal while painting.
They can dry in place, all while leaving your kitchen workable during the project. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. The results are beautiful! Do you have a process for touching up white painted cabinets that are showing some wear over time. Thanks Donna! Source a professional-quality sprayer and remember this mantra: multiple thin coats, not one thick one. Search for:. Now is the time to deep-clean. You can come back from black.
Use the hard stuff. The magic number? Photograph by Matthew Williams. Have glass-fronted or open cabinets? Be sure to paint the interiors, too. Tired of blue? Try yellow. Feeling impatient?
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