How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets

You Will Need:
Sandpaper (80 grit and 220 grit)Oil based primer
Oil paint
Paintbrushes
Solvent

Step one: Detach Cabinet Doors
Detach the cabinet doors, to be able to paint them without worrying about dripping paint. Most cabinet doors are screwed on the cabinet, so use a screwdriver to remove the doors. Keep the screws you remove in a sealed bag.

MDF cabinet doors may need painting more often than the remainder of the cabinet, because the doors are more exposed to scratches and other damaging factors. When you paint the MDF cabinet doors, you need to think about the material you are working with. MDF is made of wood particles mixed with resins and adhesives; the surface of the boards is very porous, so an oil paint is preferable.

Step two: Set Up Your Working Space
One time you remove the cabinet doors you have the flexibility to work anywhere. Opt for a ventilated space or a space where you can keep the doors or windows open. The oil based paints may emit poisonous substances until the paint is dry, and these should not be inhaled. Put the cabinet doors on a table or work on the floor. Put some newspapers on the floor to make the cleaning job easier.

Step three: Prepare the Cabinet Doors
The cabinet doors made of MDF have a rough surface, which will be difficult to paint. Make the surfaces smoother using an 80 grit sandpaper. Rent a sander, which will speed up the method. In the event you find holes in the cabinet doors, fill these with wood putty. Even the surfaces that you filled with a finer grit sandpaper.

Step four: Spread Primer
Spread the primer on side of the door and the lateral edges as well, and permit it to dry. An oil-based primer will take longer to dry than water-based compounds. Check the surface and if it appears dry, apply primer on the other side of the door as well. The other side of the door may not necessarily need painting, depending on the purpose of the cabinet. Sand lightly after the surface is dry, wipe the dust and apply a second coat of primer.

Step five: Paint the Cabinet Doors
Sand the primed cabinet doors and wipe off the dust. Apply a coat of paint on side. Paint from the top of the door to the bottom, so that you can correct any drips. Dry the surface. Paint the other side of the door as well. The MDF doors may be absorbent and coat of paint may not be. Apply a second coat of paint on all sides of the door and then permit 24 hours to dry.

Step 6: Reattach Cabinet Doors
Reattach the cabinet doors using the screws that you have stored. Keep the doors open for a few days, until the smell of the paint evaporates. Remove any drips of paint in the working area by employing a solvent.


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