How To Prepare Wood Cabinets For Painting

Special cabinet paints are available that provide a smooth finish but any high-quality paint should work.

How to prepare wood cabinets for painting. If theres any old paint or stain on the wood scrape it off using a metal scraper or wire brush. When you paint over a piece of wood the paint will seep through the wood as the material is porous. To prepare wood for painting start by filling in any holes scratches and dents with wood putty.

Wood cabinets are ideal for painting but any surface that can be scuffed with sandpaper can be painted. Make sure your paint is acrylic not vinyl. After sanding getting rid of dust and priming the cabinets its a good idea to check everything with a bright.

This ensures that the paint bonds better with the wood and stays on allowing it to stick to the surface well. However if you are working with a surface that already has a finish paint stain clear coat etc on it you will need to sand the surface to scuff it up a little. Choose a high-quality paint.

Using a putty knife I started with plastic but quickly moved to a metal knife I spread the wood filler on all of the cabinets and pressed it into the grain. Fill the knot holes to cover them and render them flush with the surrounding region unless you want your freshly painted pine cabinets to appear rustic. Use a clean paintbrush or a paint roller to apply paint.

Check the instructions on how to apply the sealant on the wood. Knots gaps can easily be filled with strong wood filler in the wooden doors. Sand the surface of the wood.

I did the same on the cabinet frames. Make sure you caulk your cabinet doors. Let the primer dry completely before applying wood paint.