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Tips for Painting and Restoring Old Kitchen Cabinets
Sam Lutz • April 3, 2018
If you happen to stumble upon this blog post, chances are, you’re either sick of looking at your old outdated cabinets, or you just scored a great deal on some old kitchen cabinets at a yard sale and you’re going to make it your life’s work to restore them into something beautiful. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. A simple sand and a fresh coat of paint can take your cabinets from looking like the set of the “Brady Bunch” to something you’d see on HGTV.
Are you sure I can salvage these cabinets?
It’s hard to tell without physically seeing the cabinet, but chances are you can salvage them. Some cabinets are going to require more work or materials than others. If you’ve got most of the pieces, you’re in good shape. Sure, it’s easier to probably just buy new ones, however, if you’re the DIY type, restoring your cabinets can be a fun weekend project.
Clean ‘em out
No matter how rough the cabinets are, the first step is always going to be to clean the cabinets. Since we’re specifically talking about kitchen cabinets, there’s a good chance there has been grease buildup over the years. Removing grease stains out of wood can be tough but not impossible. It’s just going to take a good cleaning solution and some elbow grease (pun intended). It’s also a good idea to finish them off with a light sanding using a low grit sandpaper or a Brillo pad.
Primetime
Now that you’ve got the cabinets clean, the next step is similar to painting any other room in your house: It’s time to prime. t’s very important to get a stain-blocking primer. This will help keep those stubborn grease stains from building up over time and keep your cabinets looking fresh.
Buckle up. This next step is tough
Painting the actual cabinet is probably the toughest part of this whole process. If not done carefully it can be a disaster. There are a few different options you have when considering what type of paint to buy. Many people like to buy a spray paint and use multiple coats, but you can also use a can and a brush if you’re super good around the edges.
One more step
Almost done. Once you’ve applied a few coats of paint, the last step is to finish it off with a furniture grade clear coat. This will help protect the hours of work you spent meticulously painting your cabinets. Also, be sure to make sure the stain you choose is compatible with the paint you used.
That was easy, right?
Voila. You’re done. Some people like to use the money they saved by doing this themselves on others things – like ice cream or tickets to a ball game. If you plan on doing this, make sure to let us know how it goes!
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