This DIY kitchen cabinet painting project was a relatively simple and budget-friendly way to completely refresh the entire room!
Weve alsopainted the front doora gorgeous Harbour Blue color that made all the difference!
Check out these posts if you havent yet had a chance to see the before and after pictures.
Work in progress..what a mess!
The laminate kitchen cabinets had started yellowing and some of the edges had begun to peel and chip away.
There are some really helpful tips for using theAmericana Decor Satin Enamels paint on the Decoart website.
Youll also find some inspiration projects using the various colours of Satin Enamels paint.
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Remove all door knobs and handles and keep all hardware together and well organized.
This was especially beneficial for us since we were painting the uppers a different colour than the lower cabinets.
Remove the kick plate and crown moulding from the kitchen cupboards carefully if you plan to replace yours.
We fixed these areas using a combination of wood glue, wood fill and a spatula.
Gently sanded the rough edges when dry and wipe away the dust before painting.
This is especially important if painting over a darker stained kitchen with new lighter paint color.
Using a good quality angled paint brush, begin painting into the grooves of the cabinets.
With a paint roller, apply the paint to the rest of the flat surfaces.
Repeat as needed until you achieve the desired coverage.
Work in progress..what a mess!
Leave the paint to fully dry and set, at least 72 hours before reassembling the kitchen.
Reattach the kitchen cabinets and drawers to the painted cupboards.
Take your time when reattaching the cabinets to avoid chipping the surfaces and when leveling the cabinets.
Attach the existing knobs and handles or replace with new knobs such as thesebubbly glass ones*.
you’ve got the option to find all the sources and additional details for ourcoastal kitchen makeover here.
This took some handy work but was an important feature for us to free up the counter space.
Do you have any tips for how to paint kitchen cabinets without sanding?
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Work in progress..what a mess!
