How To Paint Cabinets Yourself

Gently roll over any overlapping brush marks or paint drips to smooth the surface.

How to paint cabinets yourself. Then flip the door over and rest it on the screw tips. After the cleaning is done and the hardware and doors are off paint the shell of the cabinet. Do not rush let the paint completely cure.

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The first thing I did was remove all of the handles give the cabinets and drawer faces a deep cleaning. Use sandpaper or a sanding sponge to smooth out the surface of the cabinets. Next paint the cabinet doors and drawer fronts along with any separate wood pieces or moldings Image 1.

Using a 1 or a 1½ angled brush first apply paint to the recessed or detailed areas of the cabinet door. Stubborn finishes may require rubbing with denatured alcohol and fine steel wool. You do not need to sand to bare wood just lightly sand so the paint will adhere.

Avoid getting brush marks on the flatter and smoother areas. On the cabinet doors and drawer fronts pieces paint the backs let them dry then paint the fronts. Be sure to sand over shiny areas to deglaze the previous finish.

How To Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Yourself. If these parts have raised or routed features be sure to flow the paint into crevices and corners but dont allow it to accumulate in these spots Image 2. Always apply paint in thin light coats but be sure to cover all areas.