Kitchen cabinet refinishing is way cheaper than demolishing the entire kitchen and installing brand new kitchen cabinets. A complete teardown and replacement isn’t the best option for a budget-conscious homeowner. We recommend refinishing kitchen cabinets as an alternative.
We have experience in many types of kitchen restorations at Genesis Pro Painting, Inc., and we have completed some of the most beautiful refinishing projects in Westchester.
The kitchen is one area that adds lots of value to your home. We love DIYers, and we don’t want to discourage you as the homeowner from learning to do jobs around the house yourself. But with that being said, refinishing kitchen cabinets is not a job for an inexperienced person. To get that shiny, just like new, factory fresh finish, you are going to need to implement some of the following techniques when refinishing kitchen cabinets:
Sanding your kitchen cabinets.
To achieve the smoothest surface, it requires light sanding before applying any paint or polish. By sanding, we will improve the paint’s adhesion, reducing the likelihood of peeling or cracking early. Sanding becomes more complicated when the cabinet frames differ from the cabinet doors. Removing all hardware and filling damaged surfaces with wood fillers is crucial.
To ensure a perfect finish, it’s important that we take the time to properly prepare the surface by sanding it down to a smooth finish. This can be a time-consuming process, but it’s well worth it in the end as it will ensure that the paint or polish adheres correctly and that the final finish is flawless.
Additionally, it’s important to be consistent in the sanding process and to sand all surfaces evenly to avoid any inconsistencies in the final finish. After sanding it is important to clean the surface, to remove dust and debris, to ensure a smooth and even application of paint.
Refinishing kitchen cabinets requires the use of a primer.
The best way to give your kitchen cabinets a professional-looking finish is to use a high-quality primer and paint combination from a reputable company, such as Benjamin Moore. The priming process is highly essential to get the paint to adhere properly.
The surface requires a thick application that dual paint-primer products cannot provide. In order to achieve the best results, it is important to use a high-quality paint primer specifically designed for the surface that you are working on. This is because dual paint-primer products are not always able to provide the thick, even application that is necessary for a smooth and durable finish.
The thick application of primer is crucial as it helps to fill in any small imperfections or gaps in the surface, creating a smooth base for the paint to adhere to. Additionally, using a separate primer also allows you to tailor the primer to the specific needs of the surface, whether it be for a wood surface, metal, or drywall etc. Using a high-quality primer will provide a better adhesion and better coverage, resulting in a longer-lasting and more durable finish.
Paintbrush vs. Paint sprayer.
Using a paint sprayer, you can ensure an even paint job with no brush marks. However, paint sprayers are very expensive, professional-grade tools. For homeowners, a spray gun is not a wise investment if they intend to use it only once. If you don’t plan on investing in a sprayer, a high-quality paintbrush with tightly packed bristles will do a good job of achieving a professional appearance. Depending on the level of painting experience you have, brush marks could occur without a sprayer.
A product such as chalk paint promises to make repainting kitchen cabinets convenient. The producers say only a single coat is required, despite countless reviews stating it is not durable. Lacquer is the best paint for spraying, and it will dry very quickly, leaving you with a very durable surface. In contrast, the paintbrush method uses water or oil-based paint, which does NOT dry immediately after each stroke.
Use multiple coats
Refinishing kitchen cabinets is a lot of hard work. It is essential to repaint the surface numerous times to achieve that polished and professional look. Refinishing kitchen cabinets is complex, and if you are considering hiring a professional, please let Genesis Pro Painting estimate the refinishing kitchen cabinets job for you.
