refinish cabinet
THE KITCHENWORKS REFACING PROCESS.
If you want to refinish your kitchen or bathroom cabinets,
be sure they are in good shape and will last at least another
5 to 10 years before starting a task of this size.
You will want to make sure that the floors of all of the
cabinets are dry and don’t have any wood rot. Be particularly
aware of the floors and sides of cabinets underneath sinks
and near dishwashers. These are usually the first to show
signs of wear. While the floors can be replaced, this is best
left to professionals. If the floor or sides need replacing,
have this done before refinishing the cabinets.
You should check the shelves as well, but these are easy
to replace, so don’t let this stop you from refinishing
your cabinets.
If your cabinets are in good shape, then you’ll want
to cover the countertops with a drop cloth and mask areas
that could be damaged from the procedure.
Take the handles off the cabinet doors and thoroughly clean
the exterior of the cabinets with a household cleaner. Then
rinse the cleaner off the cabinets with cool water. Kitchen
cabinets can accumulate a lot of grease and grime throughout
the years and you may need to repeat this procedure several
times to get all of the grime off of the cabinets.
Take a piece of sandpaper or a sanding block and lightly
sand your cabinet doors and sides to remove any irregularities
and gloss. Even if the doors aren’t glossy, a light sanding
will make sure they are smooth and dull, helping the paint
stay on them. After sanding, be sure and vacuum up the dust,
or use a soft cotton cloth moistened with water to remove
the dust. This is an important step. Leaving the dust on the
doors will cause the paint or varnish to look unprofessional.
Remove the cabinet doors and the hardware. Apply one coat
of paint or varnish with a brush or a roller. Spray equipment
may be used but unless you have a lot of cabinetry to paint,
it’s not recommended. Do not reduce paint with water
for brush or roller applications.
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