Tips For Repainting Your Kitchen Cabinet

If you went through a kitchen renovation to upgrade your tiles and space but you still feel like the result is incomplete, you might be missing out one thing and that is, your cabinets. Kitchen cabinet repainting is a necessary step when the paint on your kitchen is worn out or looks drab. Moreover, a well-repainted kitchen cabinet will give a new life to your kitchen.

However, if repainting is not done right, it may tear down all your kitchen refurbishing efforts. So while you get your brush and save all those images for your kitchen inspiration, it’s also important to take note of the most common mistakes to avoid when repainting. Here are tips to help you get repainting right the first time:

Tip #1: Remove Doors, Hardware, and DrawerThe first thing to do is to remove the drawers, knobs, and hinges before you get anything done. Do not rush through the process to ensure you get the proper result. Avoid the mistake of painting everything, including the hooks and the knobs. Remember that if the hardware is not removed, the paint will crack easily.

Tip #2: Pick the Right Colour

Before you start painting, ensure you have decided on the best colour for your painted cabinet. You can do this by painting different colours on a sample board or by getting a colour palette. Hang it and see how well it blends into the colour scheme of your kitchen. Remember that once the paint is on, it will be hard for you to remove it on the surface.

Tip #3: Be Patient

We get it, you’re excited and want to get it over with. However, underestimating the time needed to complete a cabinet repainting is an error people often make. It would be best to prepare your cabinet, paint, and then wait for it to dry before adding another layer. Keep in mind also that it's not a typical DIY activity that can be done in one weekend. It will take close to 7 days to complete all the process of painting, if you want it to be done perfectly as possible.

Tip #4: Protect other Surfaces with Rosin paper

Painting can sometimes be a messy job. The last thing you want is stains on your countertop and floor. To prevent this from happening, use builders' brown paper or rosin paper to cover the surface. The benefit is that you'll get a new paint tester for future painting projects while keeping your cabinet and other surfaces neat.

Tip #5: Paint your cabinet only in suitable weather conditions

Understandably, you have booked some days for your painting, but if the weather conditions are not right, like it’s either too hot or too cold, you should reschedule. To get the best kitchen cabinet repainting, open your windows and doors adequately to ensure there’s proper ventilation. You may not be able to set the paint if the weather is too hot.

Tip #6: Prepare your Cabinet for Painting

With the excitement of painting your kitchen, you can forget the necessary steps, such as emptying and cleaning your cabinet drawer properly before starting. If there is stubborn grease on the surface, use grease remover solution and then sand the cabinet to enable the surface to remove stray particles that could stick in the paint. Following the above instructions will help you get the flawless finish you desire.

Even with all these tips, there's more complexity to a perfect painting project. Painting needs a lot of perseverance, patience, and time. If you're not up to the task, contact us at PaintCore Finishes to get our professionals to help you with your kitchen cabinets repainting. With us, your kitchen renovation can be completed and added with a twist through your kitchen cabinets!