Apply a liquid deglosser to remove the varnish.
Easiest way to paint kitchen cabinets without sanding.
To paint cabinets without sanding you ll need to use a deglosser to remove any varnish from the cabinets and prime them to make sure the paint sticks.
To make the project go a little faster you can get by without sanding the cabinets first.
Wood cabinets are ideal for painting but any surface that can be scuffed with sandpaper can be painted.
Follow the steps below to learn the best way to paint kitchen cabinets.
To paint kitchen cabinets without sanding or stripping.
Doors should be taken down and all hardware should be removed.
The absolute best way to paint kitchen cabinets.
Initially we hired someone to paint all of the kitchen cabinets.
Check out her results below and read about the full project details here.
But if you re up for the challenge and want to save money do it yourself.
After i published my original post the question i heard most often was is there an easier way.
Choose a high quality paint.
You may remember i already wrote a post on the right way to paint your kitchen cabinets otherwise known as the world s longest kitchen cabinet painting tutorial.
The laminate must be in good condition for best results.
This may seem like an extra task but you ll more than make up the time you spend doing it by avoiding.
Inconveniently the project took about two weeks to complete and don t even get me started on all of the horrible fumes.
Special cabinet paints are available that provide a smooth finish but any high quality paint should work.
This is a great project for anyone who wants to update their kitchen cabinet doors and frames quickly and easily.
Wipe down cabinets around the stove with a tsp based cleaner to remove grease.
If you want to give your cabinets an instant update a new paint color is an easy and cost effective weekend diy option.
Painting kitchen cabinets can be tiring and you can easily hire a pro to do the job.
Laminate cabinets require a special bonding primer.