How To Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Yourself

Painting your cabinets can really transform your kitchen in a major way.

How to paint your kitchen cabinets yourself. Let the primer dry according to the label on the primer you are using. Two coats of quality paint are usually all that is necessary but you may want to add a third coat because kitchen cabinets take lots of punishment from cooking heat and day-to-day use and wood surfaces need all the. The primer will help the paint stick to the surface better giving you a longer lasting finish and it will reduce the amount of paint you need.

When the paint dries usually in about four hours lightly sand the first coat of paint wipe clean with a tack cloth then apply a second final coat of paint. Best part you can do it yourself. If your cabinets have a factory finish sand lightly with 120-grit sandpaper or a sanding sponge.

Use a testing kit or call a professional for help. I used TSP substitute a heavy-duty cleaner I read about online. Give your dated kitchen cabinets a new look with a fresh coat of paint.

Gently roll over any overlapping brush marks or paint drips to smooth the surface. The Main Course With Annie Kitchen Edition shows you how to transform your kitchen only using paint. As always if you have questions you can ask them in the comments section DM me on Instagram or email me.

Clean Cabinets After years and perhaps even decades of handling cabinets and drawers can get dirty. Since primer is much cheaper than paint this will save you some cash. Im always happy to answer and help.

Just follow this step by step tutorial. Wipe down all surfaces that will be refinished with a sponge dipped in the TSP solution and squeezed out. Mix trisodium phosphate TSP or a phosphate-free TSP substitute in warm water.