In this post, we will explain how to paint your gloss kitchen cabinets to get a fresh look.ย If youโd rather not try the DIY approach, at Consumer Advisory, we can put you directly in touch with accredited companies that will complete the project for you to the highest standards.ย
Quick Budget-Friendly New Look for Your Kitchen
If you want a quick and budget-friendly new look for your kitchen, then painting gloss kitchen cabinets and doors is a good way to make it happen. You can stick with a gloss finish or go for a transformation and try a matt or satin finish. The key to painting your kitchen cabinets successfully is getting your preparation right. Donโt skip the preparation process. The more time you spend at the start, the better your finish will be.ย
Tools You Need to Paint Gloss Kitchen Cabinets
Before you start painting your kitchen cabinets, make sure you have the following tools:ย
Sugar soap
Rubber gloves
Kitchen scrubber
Fine-grit sandpaper
Paintbrush
Mini roller (4 inch)
Paint
Steps for Painting Your Gloss Kitchen Cabinets
Follow these steps to get the best results for your kitchen cabinets:
1. Remove Your Kitchen Doors
Itโs best to take your kitchen doors from their hinges so you can lay them down flat while painting them. Remove any door furniture such as door handles or drawer knobs to give an easy-to-paint area.
2. Wash and Clean Kitchen Doorsย
Before you start painting, you need to prepare the surface of any cabinets and doors you are going to paint. The first step is to give all areas a good clean with sugar soap.
Get a bucket, fill it with warm water, and add sugar soap. We recommend wearing rubber gloves to protect your hands.
Scrub down all areas with a kitchen scrubber and then go over with a clean, damp cloth (using just clean warm water) to get rid of dirt and residue. Then leave to dry.
3. Sand and Fill
If you have any cracks or holes in your doors, cabinets or drawers, you will need to fill them with an all-purpose filler. Wait until this has dried fully. Next, sand down to get rid of the gloss shine; it will also provide better adhesion for the paint. Give them a light sanding with 220 or 400 grit sandpaper, depending on the finish of your cabinets. For cabinets with an open-grained finish, you should use a heavier grit sandpaper.ย
4. Use a Primer
After sanding down, brush over a primer coat. When they are dry turn them over and prime the other sides. Once the primer is dry, give your cupboards and doors a light sanding to smooth them down. Self-priming paints do work well, but using a specialist primer helps create a longer-lasting finish.ย
5. Paint the Topcoat
Place your doors on blocks with dust sheets under them. Make sure the door is steady before painting. Drawers can be stood on their ends to paint. Use a mini roller to do three edges on doors and drawers. Leave the edge nearest to you until last to avoid touching it by mistake. Then paint the front starting in the top right corner and work downwards and across. Use even strokes in a W pattern. Then go over the paint with a light touch to get rid of any ridges.
If you’re painting cabinets, start at the back, move forwards and finish up by painting the edges.
To get the best finish, sand down between coats and use a finer sandpaper the second time.ย
Spray Paint Gloss Kitchen Cabinets
If you want a factory finish look, then spray painting your kitchen cabinets is the best way to go. You can spray paint your kitchen cabinets, but this will need a lot more work. If you choose to spray paint your cabinets yourself, you will need to either purchase or hire a decent spray gun. You also need a large, ventilated area. The alternative is to pay a professional to do the job. Consumer Advisory will put you directly in touch with accredited companies and tradespeople who can do the hard work for you.ย
Conclusion
In this guide, we have explained how to paint your own gloss kitchen cabinets. If you donโt wish to paint them yourself and would rather have a professional complete the job, we can help you. Consumer Advisory will put you directly in contact with approved and accredited companies and tradespeople to give you peace of mind. We provide homeowners with 79 + home improvement categories to choose from.ย
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