Repainting Your Wood Kitchen Cabinets
You’ll need some patience and some time (this isn’t a one- or two-day project), but in the end, your kitchen will look totally different and “new” in your eyes. You’ll want to take the time and do it right, rather than rush through it and regret it. Consider working in stages. Start with the doors. When you’re finished with the doors, tackle the drawers. Rome wasn’t built in a day either. The time and effort that you put into this project will pay off in the end — you’ll love your kitchen!
Here’s what you’ll need to get the job done:
-Sandpaper — the finer the better. An electric sander is recommended, but if you’re willing to put in a little manual labor, that’ll do the trick.
-Cleaning products. Murphy’s Oil and Pine Sol will cut the grease without damaging the wood.
-A pail of warm water
-Tack cloth
-Primer. This is a “must-do” step so that you turn your old cabinets into a “blank slate” before applying the paint.
-Latex paint. Choosing the color may be the longest part of this entire process. Have fun but choose carefully you might not want to do this project again in six months when you tire of the color.
-Paintbrushes
-The better days (or decades). Not only can you replace the handles that you can see, but you may also choose — while you’re working on this project — to replace the brackets on the inside of the cabinets. In case you splurged on some really high-end paint brand, handles and brackets can often be purchased at overstock stores for next to nothing.
Now that you’ve got the supplies, you’re ready to start. Let’s go!
1. Remove all the doors and hardware.
Note: If your cabinets have many layers of old paint, you should use a furniture stripper to get to the original cabinet before starting the next step. If there are too many layers, you might consider having a professional stripping business dip the cabinets to remove the paint. This will save you a lot of time and effort.
2. Clean every cabinet’s surface with the cleaning products and water (as directed on the product).
3. Dry every surface thoroughly.
4. This is a good time to let your hardware — if you’re keeping the old handles and brackets — soak in the water to get that old grime off.
5. Gently sand out the scratches from all the cabinets, and then use the tack cloth to wipe off the dust caused by the sanding.
6. Apply the primer to all the cabinets, drawers, and doors — inside and out.
7. Allow the primer to dry completely. The time required will be noted on the primer can.
8. Once everything is dry, apply the latex paint. You’ll want to apply two or three coats. Allow for drying time between each coat.
Tip: You might decide not to paint the inside of the cabinets the same color as you’re painting the outside. You may decide to leave the inside white. Aside from giving the cabinets a smooth look, the white paint will create a level of brightness on the inside, making it easier to find things.
9. Once the last coat of paint is dry — really, really dry — mount the hardware and put the cabinets back their place.
Congratulations! You’re done! Enjoy your “new” kitchen!
Knockdown Modular Cabinets: Downloadable Woodworking Plan
Designed to match the Fantastic Futon Bed and Television Stand, this sleek, versatile cabinet system lends itself to any number of furniture pieces that easily assemble and disassemble. We’ll show you how to build the components, you decide what your needs are, and build to suit. The key to the system lies in the cam-lock knockdown hardware that lets you alter your furniture as your needs change or grow. If you don’t foresee the need for the knockdown feature, you can join the parts by conventional methods, such as screws or biscuits. The double-wide unit in the photo measures 60″; long by 16″ deep, and stands 65″ tall. About WOOD Magazine downloadable plans For error-free construction, each downloadable plan includes a bill of materials, a cutting diagram, a detailed supplies listing, and, when necessary, a mail-order buying guide for hard-to-find hardware. For a clear idea of how our projects go together, each downloadable plan includes an exploded-view drawing with helpful detail
Rating: 
(out of reviews)
List Price: $ 8.95
Price: $ 8.95
More Wood Working Cabinet Articles
Related posts:
- would stripeze work on wood cabinets?
- Shuffle ‘n’ Stack Cabinets: Downloadable Woodworking Plan
- Solid Wood China Cabinets
- Laguna Tools Kitchen Cabinet Stile & Rail Set Reviews
- Popular Wood Working
- Will a wireless router work in a wood enclosed cabinet (assume proper rear ventilation)?
- Which is the best electric sander for wood to buy?
- Wood Shed Kits | DIY Wood Shed Plans
- How to finish wood working project.?
- NYWS Kitchen Cabinet Basics 2_0003
Tags: cabinets, Kitchen, Repainting, wood