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geppettosmith

how to refinish kitchen cabinets

geppettosmith
hace 10 años
We want to paint our kitchen cabinets which now have a very worn dark stain finish. We heard that there were kits available to do this.
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    Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC
    hace 10 años
    Not a fan of the big box store kits. They also sell the concrete floor products - that fail even inside the store with no car driving on them....

    If you decide to paint - here's how to brush (let me know if you want info on spray - much harder and need more equipment...):

    1) Remove hardware
    2) Scrub everything with TSP - or TSP substitute (from the paint isle at Lowes)(If you use real TSP, rinse a couple of times with a clean rag and keep changing the water).
    3) Once dry, Sand every surface by hand - 180 to 220 grit
    4) Vacuum sanding dust off
    5) Prime with water based Zinsser 123, or oil based Kilz - always brushing with the grain
    6) Once dry, Light sanding - to remove any drips, sags, or runs. Spot prime if needed on any exposed areas.
    7) Vac again
    8) Tack off with tack cloths (paint isle again)
    9) Brush with Benjamin Moore Satin Impervo in the color you want. I start by painting the back of the doors first, then when dry, turn over and paint the front: Start with the recessed section around the center panel, then the center panel, then the outer frame. Paint all face frames and interiors if desired. By the way - I really like Sherwin Williams ProClassic - but it is designed to spray - they add anti-sag elements that make a mess if you brush it. Ben Moore Impervo can be made to look like spray if you do it fast and apply multiple thin coats. You can also add extenders (Floetrol or Penetrol) - ask the people at the paint counter. What ever you do, do not use the (wood & trim) paint from Home Depot or Lowes for kitchen cabinets. Yes, they sell "wood" paint - but it's not the same. And yes - you can make it work, but the Pro's use Ben Moore Impervo...
    10) Before reassembling, get new felt dots for the backs of the doors and drawers - the doors and drawers will try to stick to freshly painted face frames. Felt dots (from Lowes - hardware isle) will prevent them from touching.

    It's a lot of work, but it can be rewarding. I did my first kitchen 14 years ago and it still looks as good as the day I did it. (But be careful - you may not like where it takes you! We have painted more than 50 kitchens since!)
    Best of luck - Robert

    Comentarios (7)

    • motownmom
      hace 10 años
      They are made by Rustoleum. Google it. Good luck & enjoy the process!
      geppettosmith agradeció a motownmom
    • Emily H
      hace 10 años
      Don't forget to share a before and after photo!
      geppettosmith agradeció a Emily H
    • pcmom1
      hace 10 años
      I am in these trenches with you! Getting ready to do mine.

      Besides the Rustoleum kit, which I have heard good things about, check out Nu Hance. This is a process done in one day to bring life back to our old cabinets.

      They are coming in a couple of weeks to do a couple of vanities in the bathroom that have water damage to the front. On those I am doing a barely darker stain. Those will be $400.

      They gave me a quote for my kitchen to go much darker and richer for $2300.
    • PRO
      KILZ Brands
      hace 10 años
      Última modificación: hace 10 años
      Please be advised that in regards to primer consistency, primers don't have to be opaque to do it's job. It's very common for people to look for a 'blanket of white' primer coating, but it's not specifically relevant. It's one of the most common misunderstandings. The dark stain finish might not be completely covered with your primer coats so we recommend you topcoat with your desired paint. A primer can block colors or stains from bleeding through, but it doesn't have it hide at all.
    • geppettosmith
      Autor original
      hace 10 años
      Thanks for all the helpful comments and the detailed step by step from Edmond Kitchen & Bath. They are pretty much in line with what we have been told by Guiry's which is a local Designer & Paint store in the Denver area. They have been around for a hundred years or so and carry Benjamin Moore Paints. I'll let you know how we do.
      George
    • Belinda Jo
      hace 10 años
      I did this with the BM Impervo as well and had no regrets! I am in complete agreement with the steps posted above. Well worth it and it saves a bundle from the kits!
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