Ways To Redo Kitchen Cabinets – One of the best ways to change anything is to paint it. Whether you are going from dark to light or light to dark, or a color in between you will be able to change an area with a few gallons of paint. Same with kitchen cabinets. Painting the cabinets a specific color has become a trend to bring the custom kitchen into the everyday home. It’s also less expensive than replacing your entire wardrobe which can run as low as $10,000. Today, I want to give you the 411 on painting your cabinets and finding a soft factory. You will learn about the supplies I used, and every step of the process from start to finish. I would even argue that remodeling your closets is still a fraction of the cost compared to completely replacing them. This post is one you’ll want to save and save when you’re ready to tackle this project yourself. That is the process of painting the cabinet. When we had enough fun, let’s get to it!?
Before we get into the process of painting the cabinet, let’s talk about fixing the cabinets. Cabinet replacement is the process of replacing cabinet doors, cabinet faces, knobs, and/or hardware while leaving the cabinet box (or frame) clean. There are three different fitting options that you can consider for your cabinet doors: partial hinge, full hinge, and sliding. Partial wraps are when your cabinet doors cover part of the trunk. Full cabinet doors cover the entire frame, and interior cabinet doors are matched with wood and have a built-in aesthetic.
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My old cabinet doors were sectional. While it’s not a bad look, I wanted my kitchen to look and feel more custom. So I decided to open the closet, with new doors that will cover all the drawers. Here are the previous ones:
I came across a company, Nieu Kabinet Doors, and I love that they make cabinet doors.
Cabinet frame. Nieu has 16 door styles to choose from. I knew that I wanted to keep the modern shaker style, but I wanted it to be unique, so I went for the Super Shaker Style, which has a structure that enhances the kitchen in a real way. After I sent my new measurements, it took about 4 weeks for the new replacement doors to arrive. Now remember that if you want to keep the size of your existing cabinet doors, and just change the shape, you can absolutely do that. There are three reasons you might want to remodel your closet: 1. You want to change from partial coverage to full coverage. 2. You want to change the style of your cabinet doors. 3. You want to replace the cabinet door with a cabinet door. Nieu gives you the option of getting the door raw, polished, or painted. Yes, you read that right, you can completely skip this tutorial and paint your new doors, but where’s the fun in that!? You are solely responsible for painting the cabinet boxes. We’re glad Nieu Cabinet Doors gives you that option to consider. Of course, check it out!
This step is very important to the success of painting the cabinet. Before opening doors and front doors, even if you are re-installing, you need to name each door with numbers or letters. This will be considered the “gateway name”. Naming your doors/fronts will ensure that each door returns to its original location and you don’t have to guess when you are ready to reinstall. You will also need to have a designated drying area, and label each area with the name of the corresponding door. I also added the name of the door to the corresponding cabinet. I also attached the screws and any other hardware to the assembly box that will be remounted. Being organized is key!
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Now that you’ve learned how to remodel, and have your dryer labeled and organized, it’s time to start removing cabinet doors, drawers, and all other hardware like knobs and pulls. This method is easy and fast when drilling. Remember to keep your chip and hardware in the corresponding cabinet so that the reboot goes smoothly. If you plan to use new hardware on your cabinet doors, go ahead and fill those holes with wood filler. In my case, I’m using new hinges, so I filled the old hinge holes in the cabinet frame. At this point, you should also use a screw to fill the gaps in the door or frame.
1. Mixed bucket | 2. Stainless Steel | 3. 120 Fine Sponges | 4. TSP Heavy Duty Cleaner | 5. Microfiber towels 6. Denatured alcohol 7. Multi-purpose cleaner and disinfectant
Whether you decide to redo your closet or not, you have to clean your floors, and clean them thoroughly!! Our clothes are beyond everyday use; There is cooking oil, fingerprints, dust and God knows what other layers! So the cleaning step is important. One might ask, “Why didn’t she leave the sandbox?” The reason is that you don’t want to get oil or dirt into the grain of the wood. So wash and clean first and then sand. I used Nine bottle spray to fix the hinges and doors (If you are re-lubricating you only need to clean the cabinet boxes, not your new doors). Then after I washed my face I used the TSP solution with a microfiber cloth to wipe off the nine spray solution. You will need to repeat this step for every area that will be painted, including any existing designs or patterns.
Now that your face is cleansed and oiled, it’s time to prepare your kitchen. I recorded the inside of the cupboards, the floor, the furniture, the appliances, the doors and the windows. Any areas near cabinets that will not be painted should be covered. You’d be surprised where paint can end up, so cover it up even if you don’t feel it’s necessary. For the floors, the inside of the closets, and the bathrooms, I used painted paper. Paper rolls come in different widths so you can find what works best for your space. I used plastic for the fixtures, windows, doors/doors. You may be wondering why I have blue and green tape, and that’s because they work differently. I used the blue tape to attach the paper to the layers and pull the plastic, and the green tape to keep the extra block and make sharp lines. As for the toes of the cabinet bases, I added green tape because I didn’t want any paint to go with the new floors. Any area that needs extra protection or sharp edges use green tape.
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Sealing helps ensure that the paint adheres well to the cabinets. I started with 120 grit sandpaper to sand the cabinet surface. I then used a dry/wet vacuum (you can use any vacuum cleaner) with a brush to pick up dust from the trunk. I then cleaned the surface with denatured alcohol on a microfiber cloth.
1. KILZ Inside Out | 2. Thin Paint 3. Brush Paint 4. Mixing Pail | 5. Velor Rollers | 6. 220 Grit Sanding Block Sponge | 7. Pail Handle with Magnet Brush
If you have wooden cabinets, you will need a grease gun. I recommend that you use a breathing mask, or a regular mask with open windows to protect yourself from the smoke. The smell goes away after a few hours but is very strong so wear a mask. Since oil paint is really thick, measure the amount of primer you need in a separate plastic container, then dilute it with a 20% primer using paint thinner. Use a velor brush and brush to apply the key. You want to do this one section at a time. Next, you need to adjust the roller/brush stroke. Get a good brush, I bought one at a thrift store and brush where you only brush. This will lighten the key, and create a smooth surface when it comes time to paint. If you don’t want to spend time spraying and brushing, you can also spray with the original paint.
After your dryer is dry, use 220 grit sandpaper to smooth the paint lines. Remove the dust attached to the vacuum brush, and clean the frames and doors with rubbing alcohol using a small cloth. If necessary, you can apply another coat of the key.
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1. Graco Magnum X5 sprayer | 2. 311 Type | 3. Standing Clothes 4. HomeRight Super Finish Max Spray | 5. Breathing