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Painting cabinets is a quick way to spruce up a kitchen without the hefty cost of installing new ones. Repainting anything requires the removal of the old paint before applying new paint, because old, flaking paint will continue to flake, even if a new coat is painted on top of it, and the new paint will then be flaking off along with the old.
How to paint old cabinets:1.) Remove cabinet doors from their hinges. Remove any knobs or hardware.
2.) Lay down doors in a well-ventilated area. Thoroughly clean the doors and boxes.
3.) Sand down all the surfaces well with very fine sandpaper.
4.) Paint on a primer (for oil-based paints use an oil-based primer, if you are using a latex paint use a shellac-based primer).
5.) Using a sprayer or a large paintbrush, paint a thin coat of the color of your choice.
6.) Let the coat dry completely.
7.) Lightly sand the surface again and paint another coat on.
8.) Wait until all surfaces have dried (probably overnight) and attach doors to the boxes again. Add new knobs for a finished look. Enjoy!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoWell if you must paint them, you first have ti fill the grain with some type of wood filler. Then they need to be sanded smooth to eliminate any high or low spots in the filler and to make sure the grain can't be seen. Then they should be primed with a good latex primer then painted with the latex of your choice. IF these are kitchen cabinets, you will probably want to use semi gloss or gloss Latex enamel so they can be cleaned.
If you do not want to go to all of that trouble (and ruin the wood) just rub the cabinets down with either Linseed Oil or a good wood oil /protectant.
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∙ 13y agoYou will most likely need to remove the old varnish first. This is done by applying a varnish stripper, which is available at hardware stores that sell paint products.
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∙ 14y agouse a really good latex enamel undercoater primer and a really good paint of your choice. lowes has a valspar undercoater primer for bare wood that should work out great.
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I am remodeling my kitchen. Question I am asking is Do you paint around the cabinets or do you paint the walls before the cabinets go in?
Paint first. It'll be much easier to get it right and you won't have to worry about taping the cabinets. But, be careful not to scratch they new paint off when you then install the cabinets.
Where can one find tips for painting kitchen cabinets?
You can find cabinet paint at your local LOWES hardware or any local hardware shop for that matter. but there are alot of different paint, you have to make sure to get the right paint or your cabinets. If you have wooden cabinets you have to get paint for wood and if your house is older it might have metal cabinets, you will have to get different paint then.
How do you remove paint splatter on an unfinished steel door?
Use thinner for that paint.
Your kitchen cabinets were originally varnished and they were painted over and now it is peeling and coming off What is the best thing to do Paint over or take the paint off?
the cabinets were not properly prepared prior to the first painting. The paint can be "stripped" off using a commercial paint stripper or your best bet is to sand the paint and cabinets down as this will need to be accomplished anyway for any furute paint to adhere properly
What type of paint and glaze can you use to paint kitchen cabinets without buying a kit?
You can buy a one-part, or precatalyzed epoxy that will give kitchen cabinets a durable and long-lasting finish. It can be found at most paint stores.
Where can one buy unfinished cabinets for a kitchen?
I am looking to buy unfinished cabinets for my kitchen. Where can these be purchased?
Unfinished Cabinets?
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Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets?
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How do you paint unfinished cabinets with epoxy?
Epoxy paint is a 2-part coating, consisting of a catalyst and a resin. When combined, these two components harden into a durable coating, able to withstand a great amount of duress. It can be used on unfinished wood but you must sand and prime the wood first.
Where can one purchase unfinished cabinets?
You can purchase unfinished cabinets and furniture online at websites such as Mill Stores and Kitchen Cabinet Depot. You may also be able to locate a nearby wood store that sells unfinished cabinets as well using the Yellow Pages.
Where are the best places to get unfinished cabinets from?
I love wooden doors in my kitchen and am considering buying unfinished cabinets. However, I'm not sure where the best place to purchase them from and want some suggestions for this.
where can i buy some unfinished cabinets?
you can always try your local home improvement store like lowes, etc to see if there are unfinished cabinets that you like there. Or check out this site: www.unfinished-kitchen-cabinets.net/
Where can one purchase unfinished Kitchen cabinets?
There are a number of places where one can purchase unfinished kitchen cabinets. They can be found at stores such as Ikea and Home Depot. They can also be found online from those retailers.
I am remodeling my kitchen. Question I am asking is Do you paint around the cabinets or do you paint the walls before the cabinets go in?
Paint first. It'll be much easier to get it right and you won't have to worry about taping the cabinets. But, be careful not to scratch they new paint off when you then install the cabinets.
Where can one find tips for painting kitchen cabinets?
You can find cabinet paint at your local LOWES hardware or any local hardware shop for that matter. but there are alot of different paint, you have to make sure to get the right paint or your cabinets. If you have wooden cabinets you have to get paint for wood and if your house is older it might have metal cabinets, you will have to get different paint then.
How do you remove paint splatter on an unfinished steel door?
Use thinner for that paint.
Can you paint plastic tv cabinets?
Yes.
