How To Prep Wood Cabinets For Painting

The first paint-prep step after cleaning grease from cabinets is usually filling unwanted holes dents and dings with spackling or wood filler.

How to prep wood cabinets for painting. To prepare wood for painting start by filling in any holes scratches and dents with wood putty. Rinse but do not soak the cabinets. Sand the surface of the wood.

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Heres how we prepared ours and tips for prepping your cabinets for paint When we moved into our 1989 house nothing dated it more than the oak cabinets in the kitchen and the bone tile countertops. Watch to learn how to paint kitchen cabinets like a pro. Before you begin sanding or painting clean all of the surfaces to be repainted with a solution made from one part tri-sodium phosphate and four parts water.

Cleaning cabinets with vinegar before painting is very easy and effective. If theres any old paint or stain on the wood scrape it off using a metal scraper or wire brush. Make sure youll have proper ventilation.

Prep your paint and paint sprayer with the correct dilution of distilled water. A green Scotch-Brite pad works great to scrub all surfaces. Always wear the appropriate safety gear and open the windows for ventilation.

You can use liquid dish soap such as Dawn Simple Green M1 liquid deglosser TSP or you can use a product called Krud Kutter. It also sanitizes the surface. Any professional painter will tell you that preparing something for paint is the most essential aspect of painting.