Spring is here and thinking about getting a new kitchen, but just now quite ready to make the investment. Never fear help is on the way. With a little bit of elbow grease and some tenacity you can make those old cabby's look new in a jiffy!
Sure its going to take some time but if you stay with it you will be spending what you saved on a fun vay-cay!
So here we go with our step by step guide
1. Clean cabinets with tsp. found in all home improvement stores. Make sure cabinets are decreased.
2. Lightly sand
3. Prime, let dry at least 30 hours use a FOAM ROLLER to prime with. THIS WILL GIVE YOU THE SMOOTHEST FINISH.
4. After 30 hours Sand with lower grit sand paper than you used in step 2
5. after sanding take a few "tac clothes" (sold at Manards/home improvement stores) and wipe down getting all dust off of cabinets.
6. Put second layer of Primer
7. Let cure for at least 24 hours.
8. Sand again use tact cloth again.
9. Start painting first coat again use a foam roller for smooth finish
10. Let first coat cure for 24 hours or longer
11. Sand with fine grit paper and wipe down with tact cloth
12. Paint second coat. use foam roller and let cure for at least 24 hours.
This should be enough unless you want to do a 3 coat, follow same procedures.
We like using Duration paint for cabinets in eggshell finish
you can also use Rustolium or other name brand cabinet paint. A little shine is best can even use a semi gloss. Rustolium has nice products for cabinets.
If you feel up to it take doors down and set up a "painting area". You can do all priming, sanding and 1st coat of paint. You can even change the hinges if you want to to modernize!
Look up ideas and suggestions on "painted cabinets" There are no rules, so have fun creating something personalized and interesting or if you just want a quick refresh this project will be a breeze.
Good luck
Laura Mesich
