Want to give your kitchen a facelift? Painting cabinets might require you to be aweekend warrior, but the finished product is worth the effort and afractionof the cost compared to a total remodel.We’resharing our favorite tips and tricksforhowtopaint kitchen cabinets,so youcanmake the hardest working room in your home feel brand new.
Prep Makes Perfect
We believe in the mantra “prep makes perfect” – especially when it comes to projects likepainting kitchen cabinets. Always start by removing cabinet doors and hardware, so there’s nothing in the way when it comes time to paint. Once everything is off, you can clean the surfaces getting painted and protect the ones that aren’t, like countertops and cabinet interiors, with painter’stape.
DIY TIP:Use a degreasing cleaner to help remove oils that naturally build up on kitchen cabinets over time.
Use the Right Primer & Paint
Just like prep makes perfect, so does the right primer and paint.Extreme Bond Primeroffers exceptional adhesion for hard-to-stick surfaces like cabinets. Plus, when you pair this primer with the power of a clean surface, you might not even need to sand. Once you’ve taken care of primer, thebest paint forcabinetsisEmerald® Urethane Trim Enamel. This product creates a hard, durable finish that withstands the wear and tear of frequently used areas like kitchens.
DIY TIP:Gloss, semi-gloss and satin are all perfect sheen choices because they help create asmooth finishwhen painting kitchen cabinets.
Select a Hue (orTwo)
When it comes to picking a color, our Director of Color Marketing, Sue Wadden,shares what she’s seeing in the kitchen.“Right now, painted cabinets are the trend – specifically whites and grays.” And while you can never go wrong with these classic neutrals, earthy shades likeUrbane Bronzeare becoming another go-to choice.
If you find yourself thinking two colors are more fun than one, you can also paint upper cabinets in a lighter color and lower cabinets in a darker color to create a two-toned look, also known as thetuxedo kitchen. “This kitchen trend is a great way to give cabinets or islands a signature look,” suggests Wadden.
DIY TIP:Ordercolor chips or peel and stick samplesto try out the colors you’re thinking of using.
Upgrade Hardware
Afteryou’vegiven your cabinets a new coat of color,they’llbe begging for some new accessories, too. Our partners atRejuvenationhave a collection of timeless hardware that keeps cabinets looking in style for generations to come. Whether you opt for knobs, pulls, or a mix of the two, this simple update is the perfect way to give newly painted cabinets theirfinishing touch.
Now that you’ve got some tips and tricks up your sleeve, it’s time to start planning your kitchen refresh. Follow ourstep-by-step tutorialonhowto paintkitchencabinetsand drop a comment below to share which paint color you’re thinking about using!
Don’t forget to share yourkitchen makeoverwith us! Tagyour photosonsocial mediawith #SWColorLoveor uploadthem toourgalleryfor a chance to be featured.
