Kitchen cabinet refinshing done by professionals results in the fastest and neatest job, and usually gets better results due to thier experience and the expensive equiment they have available.
Directions for Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets
- To start with, first remove kitchenware from the cabinets and drawers. Look carefully for any signs of damage, rot and wear. Particularly check the cabinets under the dishwasher and the sink for rot.
- If you find rot in the cabinets, then replace the affected part before you start the refinishing work. You will need the help of a carpenter to replace the affected cabinet.
- Once, you have done this, disassemble the doors and drawers of the cabinet. Label the cabinet openings and doors. Put the same label at the back side of the door and the corresponding cabinet opening.
- Mask the kitchen countertop and floor with the drop cloth.
- Take the hangers and hinges off the cabinet door.
- Dust the cabinets, drawers and the cabinet doors. Then, clean them with a household cleaner solution and rinse off the cleaner with cool water.
- Use wood glue or wood putty to fill the holes, if there are any.
- Take sandpaper and rub it over the surface of the door and cabinets to remove the gloss and irregularities. Vacuum off the dust, so that you can easily apply the paint.
- Now, apply paint or varnish using your paintbrush. Lay down the cabinet doors and paint the doors from top to bottom, then paint the drawers and at last the frame.
- Before applying the second coat of paint, wait for the first coat to dry.
- During the time that the paint dries, clean the handles and hinges with a drop cloth and household cleaner solution. You can also replace the handles with new ones. Also, new hinges are a better option.
- After you are done with all these, replace the cabinet doors and drawers carefully, ensuring that they are leveled with the frame.