Kitchen cabinets looking a
little shabby? A fresh coat of paint will do wonders for
your kitchen And, your spirits. Perhaps a Faux finish is to
your liking. If your cabinets are Formica, factory finished
wood or painted, here is the answer for a whole new look.
Materials & Tools:
Primer- Our first choice for a truly trouble free finish is
B.I.N. white pigmented shellac. Of course if you prefer a
water based latex primer, we recommend Zinsser 1-2-3, a
latex base primer with outstanding adhesion properties.
Finish Paint: You can use a solvent base (alkyd) enamel in
gloss, semi-gloss or satin finish. The higher the gloss, the
tougher the finish or a latex based enamel.
Latex enamels are not as durable as the solvent based paints
but they have less odor and cleanup is easy using water
only.
Misc- Sandpaper in 120 and 150 grits, rags, cleaner such as
TSP or 409, a small can of spackle, caulk for cracks,
masking tape and newspaper, a tack rag, and a small can of
lacquer thinner for stubborn stains and final cleanup.
Tools: A 2"-3" paint brush for "cutting in", and a 6" roller
frame with a short nap roller cover and a roller pan
Preparation:Remove the door and drawer handles and mask off
or remove the hinges. If they are rusty or nasty looking you
can paint them with the same materials or refinish using a
spray can of enamel.
Cover the countertops and floor under the cabinets with
newspaper.
Clean using a strong solution of TSP (Tri Sodium Phosphate)
and rinse well. Allow to dry thoroughly before priming.
Lightly sand the surface using 120 grit sandpaper and remove
sanding dust by wiping with a tack rag.
Procedure: Apply your primer in an even THIN coat. In this
case, more is not better, you are going for a nice even coat
and should not be concerned about trying to cover the old
color or surface.
For large areas use a 1/4" nap mohair roller, it leaves a
very small orange peel stipple that looks good and helps to
hide blemishes. Do all you brush or "cut-in" work first.
Allow to dry overnight and sand lightly using 150 grit
sandpaper. Apply at least one coat of finish enamel, two
coats are recommended.
Once fully cured and dry, remove your masking tape,reinstall
hinges and pulls and cleanup any spills or splatters using
lacquer thinner.
Never clean your painted surfaces with abrasive cleaners
such as scouring powder. Use products like soft scrub as
they will not dull the painted surface.
Safety First!! Always remember to provide plenty of
ventilation, avoid open flames such as pilot lights, no
smoking, and protect your skin and eyes from spills and
splatters. A light application of hand cream to your exposed
skin areas makes for easy cleanup and good protection.
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Do-It-Yourself:
Painting Kitchen Cabinets