9 Tips On How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets

If you want to upgrade the look of your kitchen without spending a lot of money on it, then painting the kitchen cabinets is a sure way to go about it. You won’t have to search for the best cabinet painting company as this is a perfect DIY project.

All you would need is a couple of quality tools such as mini rollers, sprayers, time, and energy, and you are good to go.

Below are the 9 tips that’ll help you in painting the kitchen cabinets like a pro.

Tip #1: Protect The Counter top With Paper

Painting is a messy job. Therefore you need to protect the counter tops with rosin paper before you paint.

Tip #2: Remove Doors

Since you do not want paint all over the hinges and doors. It is better that you remove them.

Tip #3: Label The Doors 

Well, now that you’ve removed the door, label them so you know which door was removed from where.

Tip #4: Get Grease Off

Keep in mind that even the best paint in the world won’t stick to a greasy cabinet.

Tip #5: Don’t Over Do The Sanding

When it comes to sanding, make sure that you do not overdo it.

Tip #6: Choose Fast Drying Primer

If you want to speed up the painting process, make sure to use a fast-drying primer.

Tip #7: Fill The Open Grain

Some of the woods have open pore. If you want a smooth grain look, you need to fill the pores before painting.

Tip #8: Vacuum With Tack Cloth

 Need a smooth paint job with good adhesion? Try removing all the sanding dust from the doors by vacuuming with a tack cloth.

Tip #9: Double Check After Priming

Once you applied the primer, you need to let it dry. Once it gets dried, you need to check the surface for any defect. If there is no defect you need to paint it.