Paint Techniques Cupboards:

Paint Techniques Cupboards – Considerations

Some painting methods require stripping the cabinets down to bare wood.

While others need only a light surface preparation.

If you are simply applying a paint to the existing finish, you may only have to sand the existing paint or use a deglosser to encourage paint adhesion.

No matter what painting technique you use, the cabinets will need thorough cleaning first.

Use a household cleaner or degreaser to clean the cabinet surfaces before beginning work.

Since kitchen cabinets are exposed to dirt, cooking oils and food spatters.

Your newly painted cabinets will need a finish coat of a durable, high-quality sealant to protect them.

Modern Styles

Various painting techniques will give your kitchen cabinets a modern, updated style.

These include painting the cabinets a solid color with a sprayer or a brush, or using a sponge to create a design on a solid color background.

Use a paint sprayer if you want a sleek, glossy finish.

This type of finish requires a perfectly smooth base, so preparation requires stripping down to bare wood.

You can use a brush to apply the paint, but it is harder to get that smooth, flawless finish.

Sponge painting is another way to give your kitchen a modern look.

Use a sponge to apply a layer of paint over a base coat.

This can be as simple as sponging paint over the existing paint, if you are happy with the existing color.

Otherwise, you will need to paint a new base coat before applying the sponge coat.

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