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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets in 9 Steps

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1 out of 5 Easy A smooth finish requires careful, patient sanding between coats.

Cost

Less than $100, depending on the number of cabinets

Estimated Time

A weekend, depending on the number of cabinets

If you’ve noticed the cost of new appliances, countertops, and cabinets, it’s no surprise that renovating a kitchen is one of the most expensive remodeling projects. While few homeowners find ways to boost the look of a dated refrigerator or tired granite, transforming a kitchen by freshening the cabinets that make up most of the room’s visual space is entirely within reach. But there’s more to the job than buying a gallon of your favorite color.

Read our step-by-step instructions and watch expert painter Mauro Henrique demonstrate how to get the job done right.

How Much Does it Cost to Paint Kitchen Cabinets?

Renovating a kitchen is one of the most expensive remodeling projects that you can take on, and replacing the cabinets can account for nearly 40 percent of that cost.

Cabinets for a 10-by 12-foot kitchen can easily top $5,000—and your new cabinets may actually be of lower quality than the ones you're replacing. On the other hand, a few fresh coats of paint can go a long way toward transforming your existing cabinets for a fraction of that price. In fact, the cost of painting should be no more than about $200, plus a weekend or two of your time.

Should I Paint My Cabinets?

Before you head out to the paint store, however, examine your cabinets to see if they can be resuscitated in the first place. Even the highest-quality paint job can't revive cheap cabinets that have grown frail with age. Thin veneers peel or delaminate, particleboard cabinet bottoms or shelves sag or break, and hanging rails come loose. If these are the issues you’re dealing with, you’d actually be better off replacing your kitchen cabinets.

Assuming that everything is still in fine shape and good working order, let’s examine some of the questions you’ll need to address before you start repainting your kitchen cabinets.

What Type of Paint Do I Need for Cabinets?

Oil or latex?

Latex paints have been improving steadily, leading some pros to give up oil-based paints entirely. Because they dry quickly and clean up with water, latex paints are more user-friendly than oil-based paints. But many pros still favor oil-based topcoats, arguing that they form a harder, more durable paint film and level out to a smoother finished surface. Latex paints also take longer (up to three weeks) than oil-based paints to fully cure. In the meantime, they’re susceptible to damage.

Bottom line: Either oil or latex will provide a good finish. If you do use a latex paint, make sure it’s a 100 percent acrylic formulation, which offers greater durability and adhesion than vinyl acrylic paints.

Brush or Spray Paint?

A sprayed-on finish is the smoothest option, but there’s a learning curve for doing it properly. You’ll also likely need to rent the spray equipment, which drives up your costs, and you’ll have to mask off all the areas in the kitchen that could accidentally get sprayed, including countertops, cabinet interiors, and appliances, which is a time-consuming process.

For these reasons, we recommend you opt for using high-quality brushes instead. Invest in a good, 3- to 4-inch-wide square brush, whose straight ends will make short work of large, flat panels, as well as an angled brush in the 2½- or 3-inch-wide range, which will help you get paint into the corners of doors with molding and can coat door frames in one pass. Latex paint should be applied with a synthetic bristle brush, which doesn’t absorb water; oil-based paint should be applied with a natural-bristle brush.

Can you just paint over cabinets or should you strip them?

When the existing finish is a clear coat, the best course of action is to strip the finish down to the bare wood before painting. This eliminates a potential adhesion problem between the old finish and the new paint.

But while stripping may be the ideal for purists, it’s not always practical or absolutely necessary. A thorough cleaning followed by light sanding should be enough to prepare the surface for new paint.

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Regular or faux finish?

If you’re open to spicing up your kitchen’s look, incorporating a faux finish can transform its style into shabby chic, rustic, provincial, or modern. Crackling glaze, which is available at paint stores, can, with very little effort, give your cabinets a weathered look. Just apply the glaze over a dry base coat, brushing in only one direction (thick for large cracks, thin for fine cracks), and let it dry. Finish with a flat topcoat of the base color brushed on perpendicular to the glaze. The paint will start to form cracks as it dries, a process that takes about an hour.

Another rustic style is the distressed look, which doesn’t require a special paint. This finish is made up of layered colors and spattered dark paint. When the paint is dry, to reveal the colors underneath, distress the finish by hitting it with a chain and lightly sanding in the spots where the cabinets get the most use.

Similarly, the antiqued, slowly aged look can be achieved with some paint magic. Simply dip the tip of a paintbrush in a color lighter than the cabinets and dab the excess onto a cloth until the brush is almost dry, then lightly graze the surface of the detail trim, corners, and seams.

On the other end of the spectrum is a high-gloss finish, which will transform your kitchen into a polished, modern space. To shine up your cabinets, paint a high-gloss clear acrylic varnish over your final coat. This technique will add depth to the color and cover the surface of your kitchen with a glassy sheen.

Steps for Painting Cabinets

1. Prep the room

A successful paint job lies in diligent prep work, and the first few steps are focused on prepping the room and cabinets for painting.

TIP: Set Up a DIY Paint Station

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This makeshift jig provides access to all sides of a cabinet door to reduce downtime during drying. Here’s how to set it up:

2. Remove the doors, drawers, and shelves

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3. Clean all the surfaces

4. Prep the boxes

5. Prime the cabinet boxes

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Now it’s time for the primer. If the cabinets are heavily stained, use a stain-blocking primer, which dries quickly and seals knots and other surface defects that might bleed through the topcoats. In most situations, however, stain-blockers shouldn’t be necessary, and an oil-based or 100 percent acrylic latex primer will work just fine.

6. Sand, caulk, and fill

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7. Paint the cabinet boxes

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You’re finally ready to paint! If you’re using roughly the same shade as the existing color, two coats ought to do the job. You might even get away with one. Painting over a dark finish with a light color is tougher and could require three coats. Break out a new brush for each coat.

8. Prep, prime, and paint the doors, drawers, and shelves

The strategy for prepping, priming, and painting doors, drawers, and shelves is the same as for the cabinets, except that all the work is done on a table to reduce the chance of drips, runs, and sags.

Tip: To speed up the drying time for doors, you can twist two screw hooks into holes drilled in an inconspicuous door edge (the lower edge for bottom cabinets, the upper edge for top cabinets). Paint the door's outside face and let it dry for an hour while resting flat, then tilt the door up onto its hooks and put a drywall screw into an existing hardware hole. Hold the tilted door up by the screw and paint the door's back side.

9. Put back all the pieces

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15 DIY Painted Kitchen Cabinet Mistakes

Chances are you've spotted painted kitchen cabinets on Instagram or Pinterest and thought of recreating the striking look in your own space. However, it’s easier said than done, since there are a slew of painted kitchen cabinet mistakes to consider before you even think of grabbing your paint brush. From cleaning the wood thoroughly to sanding surfaces, there's no way around handling the prep work that's needed to ensure a smooth paint job without any brush marks. Plus, once you’re finally done painting your cabinets, you need to give them at least a few days to dry to make sure your hard work remains intact. In other words, it’s an involved process.

In an effort to make painting your kitchen cabinets a breeze, we checked in with Nicole Gibbons, founder of the paint brand Clare, for her best tips and tricks. For starters, Nicole says it pays to go bold with color rather than just settling for white. "While white paint can create a clean feeling in a kitchen, there are plenty of opportunities to add more colors that go beyond the basic," she says. "And remember that upper and lower cabinets don’t need to match. For a lighter, airier feeling, you can go white or neutral on your uppers and opt for a bolder choice on the bottom."

Ready to learn how to paint your kitchen cabinets? Keep reading for more top advice from Nicole as well as a few other paint experts. Before you know it, you’ll have a new kitchen to enjoy and show off to family and friends in no time.

Mistake 1: You overlook practicality.

    Painted cabinets look lovely, but they aren't going to look totally smooth. "If the cabinets have a visible open grain, the grooves are going to show through the paint," warns Don Fahrbach, president of professional painting company PNP Craftsmen in New York City.

    "Even if it wasn't super obvious when the wood was just stained, it's going to be more evident once the paint dries." You can fill the grain with putty, but that can be time-intensive and challenging to get just right.

    Mistake 2. You don't carve out enough time.

    "This isn't a lazy Sunday project," says Sherry Petersik, who, along with her husband, chronicled kitchen painting projects on her popular blog Young House Love. She says people often think it's a weekend job, but it takes at least four to seven days when you build in the proper prep time (and snack breaks, of course).

    Mistake 3. You don't use painter's tape.

    "You’ll need to protect and tape off any areas you don’t want to paint such as your countertops or the inside of your cabinets (if you don’t want the inside painted) using painter's tape or drop cloths," Gibbons says. You can also use newspaper to protect the insides of your cabinets.

    Mistake 4. You didn't use the right tools.

    "If you’re seasoned and know how to use an airless paint sprayer, this is the best option for cabinets because you can get beautiful, even coverage," Gibbons says. She suggests using a two-inch angle brush for cutting into the inside corners and crevices of your cabinets and a roller for the flat surface areas. Be sure to pick the right paint roller nap as well, Gibbons advises. "A traditional woven roller will create too much texturing in your finish, so opt for a finer material such as a microfiber option to ensure an ultra-smooth finish," she says. A mini-sized roller that’s around 4.5” wide is best for a smaller surface area like a cabinet.

    Mistake 5: You skip cleaning the wood before beginning to paint.

    "No matter how clean you think your kitchen is, you need to wipe everything down with a grease remover," says Fahrbach. Otherwise, when you add a water-based paint to an oil-covered door, the paint won't stick. He recommends a paint-prep degreaser called TSP, and a non-scratch delicate scrub sponge for stuck on spots.

    Mistake 6: You keep the drawers and doors in place.

    This is a crucial first step: Take all the doors off, pull the drawers out and remove the hardware knobs and hinges. Some people try to save time by painting everything — hinges and all — while they're still in place, but Petersik warns that it's not a long-term fix.

    "Your cabinets and hardware will start to chip and show signs of wear within a month — or even immediately." Once the paint on the hinges starts to crack, all you can do is sand everything down and soak the hardware to remove the paint, so save yourself the aggravation.

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    Mistake 7: You don't label the position of drawers, doors and hardware.

    Because what once was hung up will need to go back in the same place, it's worth using numbered labels to help you remember where everything goes. A piece of masking tape stuck to the back of each piece will do just fine. You should write its exact location (think “above sink, left”) so there’ll be no guessing where it goes later. Then stash screws and hinges in a jar for safekeeping.

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    Mistake 8: You didn't sand the cabinets.

    Even if your hardwood cabinets are in near-perfect condition, you still have to sand them down to the bare wood finish so the paint sticks, Gibbons says. She recommends sanding them lightly with 120-grit sandpaper or a sanding sponge. "But if your doors are engineered wood or MDF (medium-density fiberboard), you just want to sand lightly enough to rough up the surface for priming," she says.

    Mistake 9: You left dust on your cabinets while painting.

    Vacuum up any debris before you even think of dipping that brush in paint. Just a few pieces of dust can ruin the look: "You'll get a gritty finish and it'll look like you painted over sand," says Fahrbach. "To fix it, you'll have to sand it and repaint it all over again."

    Mistake 10: You didn't bother elevating cabinets before painting.

    If you don't prop up your cabinets prior to painting, you risk missing edges and corners. Lay doors on painter’s pyramids so you can more easily maneuver a brush around the bottom edges.

    Mistake 11: You skipped paint primer.

    The last thing you want is for knots to show up on your cabinets weeks or months after you've painted them. The best way to prevent this is with primer. "Priming helps paint to adhere to surfaces and is a critical step if you’re painting cabinets," Gibbons says. Consider Clare’s fast-drying, multi-surface paint primer that can help conceal any imperfections and even block stains.

    Mistake 12: You didn't paint the surface of your cabinets in the right order.

    Don't just jump right in: Gibbons suggests painting the insides of your cabinets first then tackling the doors. Doors typically require a good amount of time, because you need to paint both sides and let them fully dry in between coats. You can begin with the back side of your cabinet doors. Apply one coat, wait 24 hours and then move on to your second coat of paint. After 24 hours, flip the doors over and paint the first coat on your front-facing side. Wait 24 hours before painting the second coat.

    Mistake 13: You chose the wrong paint color.

    Of course, there's no right or wrong color for your own kitchen. But for cabinets, it's important you get it right the first time. "This project is easy, but it's not the kind of job you're going to want to redo any time soon if you don't like the color," says Petersik.

    She suggests painting a big poster board with a tester can in the color you're considering (you can usually get a small one for just $5). "Hang it up next to your backsplash and your appliances and make sure that's really the color you want." If you're stuck on where to start, check out color paint trends for inspiration!

    Step 14: You didn't use the best paint brand.

    You can choose from a slew of paint brands ranging from Clare to a Good Housekeeping Institute favorite, Benjamin Moore Advance, which has a smooth finish that's kitchen-friendly. While it may be a bit more than some other paints on the shelf, it's worth it. Gibbons also likes to use a satin polyurethane top coat for durability. It helps your paint dry to a very hard, enamel-like finish.

    And you likely won't be using more than two gallons of paint, so costs won't be as prohibitive as if you were painting an entire room.

    Worried about visible brush marks? Virginia at Live Love DIY follows her brush strokes with a foam roller to smooth things out. And a more experienced DIYer might like the finish provided by a spray gun (like Jenny at Little Green Notebook uses), but it's a bit more unwieldy than a brush.

    Mistake 15: You put the cabinets back too quickly.

    Yes, it's frustrating to wait days for paint to cure. But if you accidentally smudge the paint, you have to sand the door and repaint it (a hard truth any woman who's rushed to leave the nail salon surely understands). It's worth the wait though. "Painting cabinets can be tedious, but if you take your time to do it the right way, you’ll be so happy with the results," Gibbons says.

    * Additional reporting by Lisa Freedman

    Monique ValerisSenior Home Editor

    Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."

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    Kitchen cabinets are not always worth replacing, sometimes they are worth painting. Renovation of kitchen furniture is now an extremely fashionable trend. Beautiful facades often have great potential that can be highlighted with the right paint. Before deciding to completely get rid of the old kitchen decor, take a brush or roller. It may turn out that painting furniture white will be the bull's-eye!


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    Replacing or painting kitchen furniture, what to do?

    DIY is one of the fastest growing trends. Repairing old kitchen furniture, or rather painting it, which has already survived its best years, is a positive trend dating back to the good times when do-it-yourself was appreciated and individual appliances were respected. Better to repair than throw away, freshen up instead of replaced, right? Moreover, we will always have time to buy a new one, if there would be, as they say, money. And the easiest and most effective way to give the kitchen a neat look is to paint it with quality paint. Here's how to do it competently, we will discuss in this article step by step, in 6 simple steps.

    Kitchen furniture wears out the fastest. High intensity of use, exposure to grease, stains, exposure to water vapor and, finally, the risk of damage means that after a few years we can notice more or less serious scratches or abrasions on the fronts of drawers and cabinets. On the other hand, such minor flaws do not necessarily mean that they need to be replaced. Kitchen paint is often a much better (and certainly cheaper!) way to replace it. It is enough to apply several layers, replace the handles or the countertop, to change a lot in the design of the kitchen.

    If you decide to repaint the kitchen set and decide what color it will be, be prepared for the fact that you will have to change the textiles on the windows and the upholstery of upholstered furniture

    What paint to choose for painting kitchen furniture

    Of course, our mission has a chance of success if we focus on a quality product. Many people who start their adventure with do-it-yourself furniture repairs - kitchens and other areas - are in doubt about which product is being used. Do I need paint for veneered furniture or is it standard wood furniture paint? There is no single answer.

    The manufacturer's recommendations and the product data sheet, which describes the applications, are of key importance. Usually, painting kitchen furniture made of MDF board, as well as veneered or even wooden furniture, requires us to purchase one product.

    These are mainly acrylic paints, universal, resistant to a number of factors, including exposure to solar radiation or cleaning. Manufacturers often produce special paints for painting wooden furniture, which allow you to achieve the perfect visual effect and effectively protect the surface.

    Applying enamel with a brush or roller is difficult. For painting kitchen facades with your own hands, it is better to choose auto enamel. It is available in pressurized cans to achieve an even coat without the hassle.

    Features of kitchen paints

    To paint kitchen cabinets well, you need to consider the nature of the composition, water resistance, degree of coverage, and, of course, color. In fact, the choice is not so great:

    • Oily - they are called so because the solvent for them is not aqueous solutions, but oily ones. This option is remarkably resistant to moisture and steam, it perfectly tolerates temperature changes. However, the structure of the paint is viscous, it is difficult to apply it. To repaint the facade well - without streaks, bumps and light spots, you need a lot of experience. In addition, oil formulations dry for a long time, and drying is accompanied by a heavy unpleasant odor.
    • Acrylic paints. They use water as a solvent, so they are completely safe and hygienic. For the kitchen, it is necessary to choose waterproof acrylic compositions, otherwise the painted set will quickly lose its appearance. The composition lays down very easily and evenly, so painting the facade of the kitchen with your own hands is quite simple. In fact, waterproof paint is also washed off with each wash. However, this does not happen so quickly: visible abrasion is observed no earlier than after 500 cleanings
    • Alkyd enamels - paints based on organic solvents. For the kitchen area, this option is considered the best, as it has excellent hiding power; safe, dries quickly and easily and does not wash off. The coloring layer is resistant to steam and condensate, does not absorb dyes and soot and is insensitive to temperature. All its advantages can be observed in finished kitchens made of MDF with enamel coating.
    • Repair paints (e.g. repair paint V33) . This is a special range of products for the repair of kitchen furniture and other surfaces (including ceramic tiles or even household appliances - depending on the type). They are easy to apply and provide a durable and very attractive surface.

    Aerosol paint

    The most convenient option for painting the facade of the kitchen at home is aerosol paint in cans, for example, acrylic or car enamel due to its heat and moisture resistance. Acrylic spray paint is durable, damage resistant and available in many shades.

    Aerosol car enamel provides the greatest strength, visually looks smoother, perfectly tolerates heat and temperature changes

    Aerosol paint in cans is used in a variety of areas, including it is applicable in household and repair work for painting furniture. Low cost, ease of spraying and the ability to create a perfectly even coating make you choose this particular paint and varnish material and make it indispensable for repair and decoration.

    Of course, spray painting will be more accurate. Here we must remember that during operation, part of the material will be sprayed to the sides. Therefore, it is necessary to cover everything around with a film so that the paint does not get. For a more saturated color, you can paint again after the first layer has completely dried.

    Important! Before starting work, we protect all surfaces that we are not going to repair and paint, such as countertops, as well as walls and floors, it is advisable to cover them with masking film and stick with masking tape

    A perfectly glossy finish can be achieved by applying several layers of varnish with intermediate polishing after each layer dries

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    Choosing a paint color

    For painting a kitchen set, you can choose one color or several, which is becoming very popular , it is important that the color scheme is in harmony with the overall interior. It will be easy for those who have taste, but for beginners in this business it will be a little difficult.

    Consider the following options:

    • Neutral solution . This includes all varieties of beige, as well as brown, black, gray and white. Combining these colors, it is quite difficult to make a mistake, you just need to carefully combine dark tones. The most common option: the upper cabinets are light in color, the lower cabinets are dark. This combination is more suitable for classic interiors.
    • It is important to remember that it is better not to combine only dark or only light colors. Do not forget about bright colors. So, black can be combined with red, light green, mint, pink, beige, white with blue, lilac, blue, beige with red, lilac with cappuccino color, burgundy with cream, white, wood color, etc. Two bright or two neutral colors is an interesting option, here you should rely on your taste. The theme of vegetables and fruits will look no less interesting.
    • If you want to have an original interior, combine contrasting colors - yellow with lilac, orange with blue, blue with red or pink. For a more relaxed atmosphere - orange with red or yellow, green with yellow or blue with green.
    • To date, the use of several colors at the same time has become widespread. For example, two calm shades can be “diluted” with a colorful detail. You can use a different color for each individual facade - your kitchen will be in retro style.

    See examples in the photo below:

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    How to paint the kitchen headset: Repair in 6 stages

    Painting kitchen cabinets is often a much better solution than buying a new low quality, inexpensive kit, especially if the furniture is still functional and easy to use. A universal, well-known and applicable principle in many areas, which can be applied to the repair of kitchen furniture: the most important thing is preparation. The final effect will depend on how accurately we prepare the equipment for further work.

    1.

    Defect detection and minor repairs

    The first thing to consider is the furniture. We will check the condition of cases, facades, skirting boards, shelves, cabinets and drawers, we will check how serious the damage, scratches and cracks are. It is possible that they can be supplemented with a special mass (for example, with wood defects) or sanded with sandpaper. By the way, let's think about adjusting and profiling (and in some cases replacing) fittings, hinges and guides.

    2. Preparation of surfaces for painting: matting

    Of course, only a change in color will allow us to make a diametrical metamorphosis of kitchen furniture. To achieve a beautiful (and durable!) effect, let's first prepare the furniture for painting. To do this, we will disassemble the handles and handles, which will allow us to accurately perform the work. It will not always be necessary to disassemble cabinet doors. We can do this to facilitate repair work.

    It turns out that the repair of kitchen furniture from different materials is basically very similar. The basis here is matting the surface, that is, rubbing with sandpaper and at the same time grinding all the bumps and reducing scratches. Why is it so important? If the surface is not rough, the new paintwork will not provide adequate adhesion. As a result, after a while, it will begin to flake off.

    First we mat the furniture with coarse-grained sandpaper, then we smooth the surface and get rid of burrs with fine-grained paper. Such procedures will ensure perfect adhesion of the paint to the furniture.

    Want to achieve the most even and durable finish? Then it is worth sanding the surfaces after each coat of primer, paint and varnish (except for top coats)

    A sander will greatly facilitate manual work

    You can also use nail polish removers. To remove the PVC film, you will need a building hair dryer. With it, it is necessary to heat the film from the front side and carefully remove it from the facade. Please note that during the work a rather pungent odor will be released, so it is advisable to choose a non-residential premises for this procedure.

    In addition, we prepare both veneered and wooden furniture for further work. In the case of veneers, first check their condition. If they stick out and start to come off, let's tear them off the facades. We remove all chipped paint and its peeling fragments from the surface of wooden furniture - if the furniture was previously painted.

    Finally, remove the dust generated during operation with a vacuum cleaner, and then wipe the furniture with a damp cloth and detergent. Let's try to remove the grease that could affect the adhesion of the paint layer to the furniture

    3. Primer

    The primer for plastic and wood differs in composition, so before you update the facade of the kitchen, consult with the sales assistant in choosing the right product. The quality of the primer determines how well the painting will happen. The substance must be applied in 2 thin layers.

    Before applying the compound, arrange the parts so that you are comfortable.

    After each application, it is recommended to wait until completely dry, and then treat the primed surfaces with sandpaper to even out the coating and enhance paint adhesion. After that, leave the product for a day.

    4. The process of painting the set

    We start painting veneered, plank or wooden furniture as soon as it is completely dry. We will need a small brush, a large brush, a narrow and wide roller - the size of the tools must be adapted to the specifics, furniture design, length and type of bristles and paint.

    In the product data sheet, because each paint may have different requirements. The manufacturer's recommendations should also be followed when it comes to painting conditions, the number of coats or the time interval between one coat and another.

    In order to paint the facade of the kitchen with high quality yourself, to avoid streaks and any other marks, it is recommended not to take too much paint on a brush and roller, to drive over the surface with smooth, even movements

    We start painting kitchen appliances from their hard-to-reach places, corners, corners and details. For this, a small brush is useful, thanks to which we can accurately cover the cavities or milling with paint.

    Then we move on to painting large surfaces - use a larger brush or roller. We paint fragment by fragment, first with a brush, and then with a roller, covering the next parts of the furniture with paint.

    Tip! The brush for painting the facade of the kitchen at home should be new. With it, it is easy to paint recesses, joints, corners, small details, in general, all those hard-to-reach places where it will be difficult or impossible to reach with a roller. For even application of paint, purchase a roller on foam rubber, and a special paint tray will make the work more convenient and will not absorb a lot of paint material into a brush or roller

    5. Replacing the decor of the front of the kitchen set or getting rid of unnecessary elements

    A brilliant trick that allows you to visually refresh the look of old kitchen furniture is to remove the front trim. In addition, think about replacing the legs (those covered with an overlay usually do not look very designer). These two simple steps will allow you to optically shift the center of gravity: the floor will become more visible, and the body will become lighter, thinner and less massive.

    If you want an original kitchen set, use decoupage

    Decoupage cards or napkins with a pattern are used here, you can take various pictures cut out from magazines, print some picture on a printer. We place the images on the facades, glue them on PVA, leave them to dry completely. At the end, we cover with a transparent varnish in several layers.

    Even an inexperienced painter can decorate boring facades of a headset or hide local damages (scratches, chips, stains, etc.) with decoupage drawings
    Additional decorative processing

    Additional materials help to create unusual effects on the surface, while the color scheme does not matter:

    • Stencil or tulle allow you to create lace patterns.
    • Gleezal will be needed to create relief patterns.
    • Masking tape and stencil are used when there are two or more shades when finishing.
    • It is more convenient to display gold and silver patterns with a thin brush. This should be done after the varnish layer dries.
    • With the help of an airbrush, artistic painting is carried out according to sketches.
    • Cling wrap is a technique used to create marble surfaces. At such moments, the products simply glisten, while drawing veins and highlighting the relief texture.
    • With a simple comb, it is easy to draw a relief graceful structure.
    • Unique rustic facades are created by applying a rough canvas or mesh to the surface.
    • Embossing - this technology is applicable with the help of bubble wrap. The surface will look like alligator skin when painted.

    The main thing is a competent approach, and simple painting will give new life to an old set

    Painting kitchen furniture with your own hands is a difficult process, but it involves the use of a creative approach. You will have to spend a lot of time, but the result will pleasantly surprise not only the owners, but also the guests who will visit you. There are no restrictions on the options used, everyone finds the closest option. It remains only to select the appropriate materials.

    Some frame hinged doors (except for painting) are additionally transformed by replacing the inside with glass. Thanks to this, a stylistic renewal is achieved.

    6. Replacement of accessories

    Details, little things, small elements can make a significant, even diametrical change in the appearance of kitchen furniture. When planning a comprehensive kitchen renovation, do not forget about replacing handles. Thanks to this, it is much easier to achieve a given interior style. There are rustic and modern, industrial and classic pens in every store, just pick the ones you like best. Believe me, if the accessories are not rare and there is nothing valuable in their design, you should not bother with their repair.

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    Video-painting of kitchen facades MDF

    photos of example of furniture

    Below are several photo dodges of kitchen and after painting. Pay attention to how updated and bright the kitchen furniture has become, and how the interior of the kitchen has changed.


    To summarize

    How to repair and paint kitchen furniture, so that the result does not disappoint? First evaluate the range of damage and work required, then select the best paint product. Thanks to high-quality paint for painting furniture, we do not have to think about time-consuming, thorough repair and replacement of equipment. Why replace when you can extend life? All you have to do is change the color, tone or shade, plus a thoughtful selection of accessories to create your dream kitchen with interior design magazine furniture.

    As you can see, painting a kitchen is not only a renovation, but also creativity. Now that you know how and how to paint the facade of the kitchen with your own hands, you can safely get to work. In the renovated premises it will be not only pleasant to be, but also to cook, wash dishes, meet and chat.

    Video - Master class: how to paint furniture in the kitchen

    We paint a kitchen set with our own hands: a step-by-step algorithm

    The kitchen is one of the most significant places in the house. In the evening, coming home from work or school, the whole family sits down at the table, has dinner, over a cup of tea, telling how the day went, what ideas you want to bring to life. That is why the situation in the kitchen affects our emotions, sensations. The mood immediately deteriorates, you don’t even want to enter the room if the furniture doesn’t look right. Therefore, it is necessary to bring the interior items in order. Even the simplest way - painting a kitchen set - will significantly change the look.

    The kitchen is one of the most important places in the house.

    Content

    • 1 Advantages of painting with your own hands
    • 2 Selection of color scheme
    • 3 Choice of paint
    • 4 necessary materials
    • 5 necessary tools
    • 6 step -by -step painting algorithm 7 wood
    • 9 VIDEO: Kitchen renovation. Part 2.
    • 10 50 photo ideas how to paint a kitchen set

    Benefits of DIY painting

    To transform kitchen furniture, you don't need a big investment, you just need to buy paint. Painting a headset is a simple matter. If you have never done this before, then you can easily cope with this work.

    The situation in the kitchen affects our emotions and feelings.

    This type of furniture renovation is the most common option. There is no need to be a specialist and have a long work experience in this field. The method is very economical, but the result will exceed all expectations. Coloring will take a fairly short time, without much diligence.

    Even the simplest way - painting a kitchen set - will significantly change the look.

    Choosing a color solution

    So, if you decide to repaint the kitchen set and decide what color it will be, be prepared for the fact that you will have to change the textiles on the windows and the upholstery of upholstered furniture. You can choose one color or several, which is becoming very popular, it is important that the color scheme is in harmony with the overall interior. It will be easy for those who have taste, but for beginners in this business it will be a little difficult.

    Neutral solution. This includes all varieties of beige, as well as brown, black, gray and white. Combining these colors, it is quite difficult to make a mistake, you just need to carefully combine dark tones. The most common option: the upper cabinets are light in color, the lower cabinets are dark. This combination is more suitable for classic interiors.

    It is important to remember that it is better not to combine only dark or only light colors. Don't forget about bright colors. So, black can be combined with red, light green, mint, pink, beige, white with blue, lilac, blue, beige with red, lilac with cappuccino color, burgundy with cream, white, wood color, etc. Two bright or two neutral colors is an interesting option, here you should rely on your taste. The theme of vegetables and fruits will look no less interesting.

    If you want to have an original interior, combine contrasting colors - yellow with lilac, orange with blue, blue with red or pink. For a more relaxed atmosphere - orange with red or yellow, green with yellow or blue with green.

    To date, the use of several colors at the same time has become widespread. For example, a colorful detail can “dilute” two calm shades. You can use a different color for each individual facade - your kitchen will be in retro style. The main thing is a competent approach, and simple coloring will give new life to an old headset.

    You don't need to invest a lot to transform your kitchen furniture, you just need to buy some paint.

    Paint selection

    Today you can see a huge range of paints in stores. But not everyone is suitable for kitchen facades. Do not use a water-based emulsion and oil paint - they will lie unevenly and leak. Acrylic paint is also not recommended - it will not tolerate moisture and various cleaning agents.

    After all the work done, we attach fittings, insert glass, hang cabinets.

    The best option is aerosol alkyd paint in cans or car enamel. This material is applied evenly, without smudges, its properties are reliable, resistant, it easily tolerates humidity and temperature changes, there is a variety of colors.

    Materials needed

    Materials we need:

    • spray paint,
    • sandpaper,
    • wood primer,
    • solvent,
    • putty,
    • gloves,
    • goggles,
    • masking tape,
    • decoration glisal,
    • fittings (if you decide to change the old one),
    • oilcloth or film, so as not to drip onto the floor.

    Painting a set is easy.

    Tools needed

    Tools needed:

    • roller or brush,
    • grinder,
    • hair dryer,
    • screwdriver or screwdrivers,
    • spatula,
    • paint tray.

    This type of furniture renovation is the most common option.

    Step-by-step painting algorithm

    How to paint a kitchen set? First you need to remove the doors from the cabinets, all fittings, stained glass or simple, mirrored rates. If there is a PVC film on the surface, remove it with a building hair dryer. We approach this stage of work very carefully so that not the slightest piece remains. Then we clean it from dirt and dust. Now you need to sand the surface using fine sandpaper or a grinder. The plane must be smooth, carefully processed, without minor defects. In the same way, we remove the old paint. In addition, you can use special liquids for removing paint and varnish. We wipe the surface again, remove the dust, it is better to use a brush so that the dust does not clog into the cracks.

    For perfect coloring, apply paint by moving the brush or roller in one direction, no need to rush.

    The next step is to treat the surface with a degreaser. We let it dry, prime the plane, applying the mortar on the tree. Leave to dry completely, ideally - for 24 hours. To completely remove all irregularities, we apply putty. After drying, you need to process with sandpaper again. After the surface is completely brought in order, we proceed to painting.

    It is necessary to cover everything around with a film so that the paint does not get in.

    For perfect coloring, apply paint by moving the brush or roller in one direction, no need to rush. If you are using a series of tones, seal the borders with masking tape. Of course, spray painting will be more accurate. Here we must remember that during operation, part of the material will be sprayed to the sides. Therefore, it is necessary to cover everything around with a film so that the paint does not get. For a more saturated color, you can paint again after the first layer has completely dried.

    For a more intense color, you can paint again after the first layer has completely dried.

    After all the work done, we attach fittings, insert glass, hang cabinets. That's how easy and simple it turned out to be the original kitchen set, which we reconstructed on our own.

    Coloring will take a fairly short time without much diligence.

    The final stage - decorating

    Many people want their kitchen to be unique and comfortable. Not everyone has the opportunity to change the headset to a new one. It is best to update the furniture that is unpleasant to the eye with the help of decoration.

    You can choose any method, in addition to restoring the set, you can update the dining area by replacing the upholstery on chairs, stools or by sewing covers on them.

    In addition to painting, facades can be tidied up with the help of self-adhesive film, its choice is very rich - a variety of colors, various patterns imitating wood. The material is applied to the treated surface and leveled with a special spatula. If bubbles appear during operation, they are pierced and pressed to the plane. If the film is pasted crookedly, with “wrinkles”, remove it and glue another piece.

    To date, the use of several colors at the same time has become widespread.

    If you don't want film, use photo wallpaper. The plane is pre-processed - polished, primed. After complete drying, glue the photo wallpaper. Then varnished to protect the surface.

    You can use a different color for each individual facade - your kitchen will be in retro style.

    If you want an original kitchen set, use decoupage. Here decoupage cards or napkins with a pattern are used, you can take various pictures cut out from magazines, print some pattern on a printer. We place the images on the facades, glue them on PVA, leave them to dry completely. At the end, we cover with a transparent varnish in several layers.

    The main thing is a competent approach, and simple coloring will give new life to an old headset.

    Variety can be added by sticking mosaics, tiles or decorative skirting boards - moldings. Details of the required length are glued to the surface, forming a frame.

    The best option is aerosol alkyd paint in cans or car enamel.

    You can choose any method, in addition to restoring the set, you can update the dining area by replacing the upholstery on chairs, stools or by sewing covers on them. You can also apply an image to the surface of the table using the decoupage style.

    You can choose one color or several, which is becoming very popular, it is important that the color scheme is in harmony with the overall interior.

    How to age a tree

    This way of working with wood is very common. Designers use it in the restoration of furniture, in interior planning. You can age a tree on your own, and your unsightly furniture will look completely different, even more advantageous than factory furniture. How to age a tree at home? Here are some methods that are simple, but highly effective.

    Pieces of the required length are glued to the surface to form a frame.

    A special way of aging is brushing. Here, with the help of a metal brush, soft fibers are removed from the plane. The brush should move exactly along the line of the fibers. The pressure is applied evenly. Thus, a pattern is obtained, the texture of which can be multiplied by tinting. The next step is to sand the surface. At the end of the work, we remove dust and sawdust. Now we will tint using the Belinka tool of a dark shade. We apply tinting with a brush or roller. After a few minutes, very carefully remove the outer layer of paint with a sponge, thus showing the pattern of the tree. Let it dry completely, apply a clear varnish.

    If you decide to repaint the kitchen and decide what color it will be, be prepared for the fact that you will have to change the textiles on the windows and the upholstery of upholstered furniture.

    Large parts of the interior, such as ceiling beams, are decorated with this method of aging and further painting.

    1. Coated in several coats .

    Furniture is restored in this way, resulting in a wonderful effect. Before starting work, the tree must be scratched, chipped, indented, worn, even wormholes are applied. This will require certain tools. In order for the result to be obvious, to look authentic, it must be done, but in moderation. Then we take a dark-colored Pinotex tinting agent, apply a layer to the surface. Let dry and polish with sandpaper.

    Variety can be added by sticking mosaics, tiles or decorative moldings.

    Apply a second layer of white translucent Belinka, but in such a way that the dark base is visible. We leave to dry, then we take a metal brush and, moving along the fibers, we form a texture pattern. We dilute the white glaze in half with a solvent and apply it again to the surface.

    For those who have taste, it will be easy, but for those who are new to this business, it will be a little difficult.

    2. Open fire aging.

    A gas burner is used here, the wood is treated with fire, the wood becomes saturated in color, then it is passed with sandpaper, developing the pattern. At the end, a protective varnish is applied.

    Combining colors, it is quite difficult to make a mistake, you just need to carefully combine dark tones.

    3. Using vinegar and steel wool.

    This method is based on the chemical reaction of these substances and how the color and surface of the wood subsequently changes. The result is excellent.

    The most common variant: the upper cabinets are light, the lower cabinets are dark.

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