How To Paint Cabinets Yourself

Use sandpaper or a sanding sponge to smooth out the surface of the cabinets.

How to paint cabinets yourself. All kind of do it yourself diy articles about kitchen and bathroom cabinets. The first thing I did was remove all of the handles give the cabinets and drawer faces a deep cleaning. Always apply paint in thin light coats but be sure to cover all areas.

I mixed the concentrated cleaner with the directed amount of water and got to scrubbing with the rough side of a sponge and glovesthis stuff is a pretty heavy. Follow the paint directions for the correct dry time. You do not need to sand to bare wood just lightly sand so the paint will adhere.

Using a 1 or a 1½ angled brush first apply paint to the recessed or detailed areas of the cabinet door. Avoid getting brush marks on the flatter and smoother areas. Next immediately paint the remaining flat areas of the door using a mini roller.

I used TSP substitute a heavy-duty cleaner I read about online. After the cleaning is done and the hardware and doors are off paint the shell of the cabinet. Paint the back first leaving the edges unpainted so youll have a spot to put your fingers when you turn the door over.

How To Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Yourself. Do not rush let the paint completely cure. Be sure to sand over shiny areas to deglaze the previous finish.

Gently roll over any overlapping brush marks or paint drips to smooth the surface. Stubborn finishes may require rubbing with denatured alcohol and fine steel wool. On the cabinet doors and drawer fronts pieces paint the backs let them dry then paint the fronts.