This is a great project for anyone who wants to update their kitchen cabinet doors and frames quickly and easily.
Best way to paint kitchen cabinets without sanding.
Buy a cabinet painting kit and get the paint tinted to your preference.
Wipe down cabinets around the stove with a tsp based cleaner to remove grease.
Yes it is possible to paint cabinets without sanding.
It is peeling off when i dig at it with my fingernail.
This may seem like an extra task but you ll more than make up the time you spend doing it by avoiding.
I accidentally painted over file cabinets without sanding or deglossing and it is not passing the scratch the paint test.
Pictured here is a quick discussion about the game plan.
After i published my original post the question i heard most often was is there an easier way.
Even the best paint for kitchen cabinets won t stick to greasy cabinets.
Check out her results below and read about the full project details here.
Best paint for wood.
Wood wood laminate and metal cabinets usually can be repainted without difficulty.
So the first critical step in preparing how to paint kitchen cabinets is to clean them with a grease cutting solution.
Steps for painting kitchen cabinets without sanding follow these steps for painting your cabinets without the added step of sanding them down first.
Complete with dirty dishes in the sink.
It s best to clean out the cabinets before painting because paint has a way of splattering even when you re careful.
If your cabinets have plastic laminate surfaces first check with a knowledgeable paint dealer.
The absolute best way to paint kitchen cabinets.
Doors should be taken down and all hardware should be removed.
I really love these louvered file cabinets and want to save them.
To paint kitchen cabinets without sanding or stripping.
And proof that i don t diy in much more than pjs and flip flops.
Apply a liquid deglosser to remove the varnish.
If you prep with the right products you can save yourself the hassle with these tips.
Dishwashing liquid will work but a dedicated grease remover like tsp substitute is even better.
You may remember i already wrote a post on the right way to paint your kitchen cabinets otherwise known as the world s longest kitchen cabinet painting tutorial.
The kitchen saturday morning.
Mix according to the instructions and scrub the cabinets.
Mom and granny came over to help me get started.