Painting Kitchen Cabinets: Mistakes to Avoid
painting kitchen cabinets: mistakes to avoid
Painting kitchen cabinets is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your kitchen just in time for the holidays. Paint your kitchen cabinets whatever color you like! Hiring a professional painting company like PaintPositive is a great way to ensure you will end up with the best results possible. If you are ready to take this on as a DIY project, there are some common mistake made that will decrease the quality of the end result. Read on to find out what these are and how to avoid them.
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID:
Forgetting to Clean the Doors
It is easy to go straight to painting without sanding or cleaning your cabinets down first. It is very important to clean and sand your cabinets for the best bond. When painting your cabinets, wet a rag with a small amount of water and wipe them down. If you have a buildup of grease or debris on your cabinets, use a degreaser. Examine your cabinets to make sure that all dirt or grease is gone.
Not Taking the Doors Down
Taking down the doors ensures that they will be painted easily. If you end up painting the cabinets while the doors are up, it makes it harder to avoid hinges and hardware. This will also save you lots of time.
Not Sanding Cabinets Thoroughly
Sanding is a must when painting your cabinets. You should use an electric sander to make sure that you have grooves. Make sure not to sand too hard as well or you could put a dent into your cabinets. It is also important to follow the grain of the wood when sanding, it helps to decrease chipping. Sanding is another important step that helps ensure your cabinets are bonded well to the paint.
Not Sanding in Between Each Coat
Of all the steps, this may be the most skipped. After you paint the first coat, sand your cabinet again. After you sand, make sure to clean off the dust before adding the second coat. You will not be sanding off the paint, but only skimming the surface. Use fine sandpaper and look for any areas that look rough.
Using Cheap Materials
Investing in high-quality paint will help ensure that your cabinets will last. The paint should be high quality and so should the finish. Use an angled brush and a mini roller for the cleanest results. The angled brush will be best for painting the corners of your cabinets.
While painting kitchen cabinets is one of the easiest ways to refresh your kitchen and make it feel brand new, it might not be the easiest DIY project if you do not have the right tools or skills to do so. If you are interested in painting your cabinets, but don’t feel comfortable taking the project on yourself, give us a call or schedule a free detailed estimate with us here. PaintPositive has a step-by-step process we follow with every project guaranteed to leave you with picturesque results.
