Leah James
Leah James has been a full-time freelance writer and editor since 2008. With more than a decade of experience in interior decorating, she frequently writes about home design. She studied English literature at Lyon College.
By Leah James, eHow Contributor
Kitchen remodeling can cost in tens of thousands. If you paint them yourself, installing unfinished kitchen cabinets takes a bit of sting out of the final bill, but don't just start slapping on the paint. Follow the proper procedure for a quality job that looks like you hired a pro.
- 1
Remove drawers and cabinet doors and all hardware including pulls, handles and hinges. Use a screwdriver, or a drill with screwdriver bits. Keep doors and drawers in order to make reinstalling easier.
- 2
Locate the rough spots on your cabinetry. Wear a pair of cheap, cotton gardening gloves and run your hands over all the unfinished wood surfaces. The gloves will catch or drag on the rough spots. Mark those spots with a pencil.
- ', image: '',flash: ''}, google_image_size : '300x250'});
- 3
Sand the pencil-marked rough spots with coarse or medium-grit sandpaper, depending on how much sanding each spot needs. Use coarse grit-paper on extremely rough spots and medium-grit on the rest. Sand along the grain of the wood, not against it.
- 4
Sand the entire unfinished wood surface with fine-grit sandpaper to prepare a smooth surface for painting. Sand with the grain. Wipe away all the sanding debris with a tack cloth, a sticky cloth treated to remove dust before painting or staining.
- 5
Apply sanding sealer to all unfinished wood surfaces with a paintbrush. Choose a sanding sealer appropriate for the type of paint you plan to use. Follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding the number of coats and drying time. After the sanding sealer dries, give your wood a light sanding with fine-grit sandpaper. Clean sanding debris from your wood with a tack cloth.
- 6
Prime the unfinished wood with a primer designed for the type of paint you've chosen--oil or water-based. Start with the small areas and trim and cut-in with a 2 to 3-inch sash brush. Apply primer to larger areas with a 6-inch paint roller and roller cover. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the number of primer coats and drying time. Wash your sash brush thoroughly.
- 7
Paint your cabinets with your topcoat paint. Cut-in trim and small areas first, using your sash brush. Paint larger areas with your 6-inch paint roller and a new roller cover. Let the paint dry completely and repeat with a second coat. Let the second coat dry.
- 8
Reattach hardware and reinstall cabinet drawer and doors. Be careful not to damage your new paint job.
- 1
- ',image: '',flash: ''},google_image_size : '336x280'});AdblockPlus.detect(function(usesABP) {if (usesABP) {googleAds.overrideAd('GoogleAdsense336x280', { google_ad_channel: 'home_building_remodeling,text,suggested4,Art6' });} });
How to Paint Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets | eHow
How to Paint Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets. Kitchen remodeling can cost in tens of thousands. If you paint them yourself, installing unfinished kitchen
10 jenis How To Paint Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets Ehow
how to paint unfinished kitchen cabinets | ehow how to paint unfinished kitchen cabinets. kitchen remodeling can cost in tens of thousands. if you paint them yourself
How to Paint Unfinished Cabinets | eHow
How to Paint Unfinished Cabinets. Cabinets are a focal point in a kitchen. A majority of the surface area is covered with cabinetry, and the finish of the
How To Paint Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets Ehow | Full HD Movie
How to paint unfinished cabinets. cabinets are a focal point in a kitchen. a majority of the surface area is covered with cabinetry, and the finish of the cabinets.
How To Paint Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets EHow
The How to Paint Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets eHow. How to Paint Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets. Kitchen remodeling can cost in tens of thousands.
Video: How to Paint Wooden Kitchen Cabinets | eHow
Wooden kitchen cabinets take paint well if they are properly prepared. Paint your kitchen cabinets with the help of a successful contractor in this free video.
How To Paint Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets Ehow | Manual Guide
How paint unfinished kitchen cabinets | ehow, How to paint unfinished kitchen cabinets. kitchen remodeling can cost in tens of thousands. if you paint them yourself
Pro Secrets for Painting Kitchen Cabinets | This Old House
Pro Secrets for Painting Kitchen Cabinets but there's a less costly, and less messy, alternative to consider: Use a brush and paint the cabinets yourself.
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets | This Old House
Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen Countertops Kitchen Sinks Backsplashes Islands Appliances Kitchen Lighting Wet Bars Kitchen Cabinets; How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets;
How To Paint Unfinished Cabinets Ehow | Full HD Movie
How to paint unfinished cabinets | ehow, How to paint unfinished cabinets. cabinets are a focal point in a kitchen. a majority of the surface area is covered with
Travelling is my life
ConversionConversion EmoticonEmoticon