Easy Way To Paint Cabinets: DIY Guide For Beginners
So you have decided to make your kitchen look better without spending a ton of money, and now you need to know the easiest way to paint your kitchen cabinets. We’ve got you covered. We will keep today’s blog short and sweet while discussing the easy way to paint cabinets. Ready, set, go!
Gather the Right Tools and Materials
If you start by making sure you have everything you need to finish the job, you will save time, steps, and headaches in the long run. Here’s a quick checklist:
-High-quality paint (semi-gloss or satin finish works best)
-Paintbrushes and foam rollers.
-Degreaser or household cleaner(dish soap and warm water is fine).
-Sandpaper or a deglosser.
-Primer.
-Drop cloths and painter’s tape.
Pro Tip: A paint sprayer can make the job faster, but a brush and roller combo is the easiest option for beginners.
Work in Place (Optional)
Maybe you are in a rush? Perhaps you just moved in and can’t find your toolbox. Or potentially your brother borrowed your drill 2 years ago and keeps forgetting to bring it back to your house. In any of these situations, it is find to leave the cabinet doors on. Whether you lack the ability or tools to remove them or it just feels daunting, you can do a fine job while leaving them attached and using painter’s tape to seal off the hardware and other areas you don’t wish to paint.
Pro Tip: Protect floors and nearby surfaces with drop cloths or plastic sheeting.
Clean the Cabinets Thoroughly
You need the paint to stick to the cabinets, so you must clean the cabinets well. Use warm water with regular dish soap. It’s a good idea to avoid harsh chemicals. You want to scrub hard enough to remove dust grime and grease without damaging the surface.
Skip Sanding (Use a Deglosser)
Using a liquid deglosser can remove the need to sand the cabinets at all. This removes the glossy finish and prepares the cabinet surface for new paint with the least amount of effort.
Prime the Cabinets
YOU MUST PRIME CABINETS. This is not a corner you should look to cut if you want to save time. The best you can do here is a paint-and-primer-in-one. Even just applying a single coat can make a difference when it comes time to apply your finish coat. Use a roller on flat surface and a brush to get into the more detailed areas. If you have dark-colored cabinets you may want to research a different primer that allows for better coverage, especially if you are moving from dark to lighter colors on the cabinets.
Choose Paint That’s Easy to Work With
See if you can find self-leveling paint designed for cabinets and furniture. This type of paint reduces the brush marks visible after drying. This will give you a smoother finish with less effort. That being said some have stated that self-leveling paint can be tricky to work with for beginners as if still highlights imperfections that haven’t been repaired properly and it dries quite quickly.
Paint in Thin Layers
Using a thin coat will allow each layer to dry completely before adding the next on top. This will reduce overall project completion time. This also safeguards against uneven coverage and drips.
Pro Tip: Two coats of paint should usually be enough. Altogether that is 3 coats when including the primer coat.
Reattach Hardware and Final Touches
Wait until the paint has dried completely, then wait some more. Once you have waited even longer than that, reattach the hardware. If you painted the cabinets while they were in place, take time to look for edges or stray paint marks that can be cleaned up.
Why Choose This Easy Method?
While this won’t be the most perfect finish available, this will get the job done for many people in the world. This removes some of the more tedious parts like sanding and removing the hardware, drawers, and doors which can save a ton of time and mess. If you want quick results that don’t completely sacrifice quality, this is the way.
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