Painting Wood Kitchen Cabinets

Do you want to change the look of your cabinets perhaps because they look out of date or are looking a bit rough. 

Well, by painting your existing wood kitchen cabinets you can easily and affordably bring your kitchen back to life without losing and arm and a leg. Painting your kitchen cabinets is something that anyone can do and doesn't require a cabinet refinishing expert to do. With a bit of free time and the right guidance you will soon have your wood kitchen cabinets up to scratch, read on to find out what you can do today!

First things first - Choosing the right colour for your cabinets

Before we move on to painting your units it's important for you to decide what colour or stain you want your cabinets to be. You want to insure that the colour you choose compliments the rest of the kitchen including the worktops and floor as well as the appliances you have sitauted around. Some neutral colours that tend to go with any colour styling that are great for painting wood kitchen cabinets are black, silver, white and red. You might also decide to touch up the rest of your kitchen while in the process of choosing your colour and design layout so be sure to think carefully about what you really want. By giving your wood cabinets a lick of paint as well as touching up your flooring with some new laminate vinyl is a great way to give that "new kitchen feel" to your home.

Steps on painting wood kitchen cabinets

First things first, remove all draws and doors so you are just left with the wooden shell of your cabinet.

Preparation.

If you find your cabinets have already been varnished then you will need to start the process of stripping untill you reach the original wood. By doing this you ensure the paint takes well to the surface, great for the longterm. If you are looking for a short term fix then by all means just sand the surface lightly as a preparation method.

Carry out any repairs necessary

Now is your chance to inspect your cabinet units thoruoughly. CHeck for any cracks or dents that could impairs the overall look once painting has been completed. Once you have identified a repair then correct it before moving on to cleaning your cabinets in preparation of painting.  Please remember to use only water when removing dust and dirt, stay away from chemical based products.

Getting your first primer coat on

Once cabinets have dried off after cleaning it's time to put on your primer coat.  Once primer has dried be sure to perform a light sand so surface can take to the final coat in the next step.  Be sure to wipe away any dust and dirt from sanding again before commencing to the final coat.

Putting on the final coat

When it comes to painting on the final coat of your wood cabinets you may find it might take an additional coat for some units.  I recommend using quality paint as well as good brushes t paint your wooden units and be sure to take your time.

Putting everything back together again

Now is the perfect opportunity to add any additions to your cabinets such as new handles or stencil before fitting the cabinets back together again.  Many find that by changing the colour of your wood cabinets it's also wise to purchase handles that compliment the colour and styling of the rest of the kitchen.