refinish kitchen cabinet
THE KITCHENWORKS REFACING PROCESS.
Refinish Kitchen Cabinets
As you might expect, custom cabinets are expensive. However,
you can give your kitchen a custom look for a lot less money.
A typical refinishing job costs about $200--much less than
the cost of custom cabinets.
Materials
Phillips- and flat-head screwdrivers
Drill, with drill bits
New hinges and handles
Random-orbit sander and 100-grit sandpaper
Vibrating sander and fine-grit sandpaper
Sanding block and 60-grit sandpaper
Large plastic sheet
Paintbrush
Oil-based primer
Oil-based paint
Wood putty
Safety glasses
Dust mask
Removing the Old Finish
Remove the doors, hinges and handles from the cabinets.
Sand the doors and cabinet frames. Before you begin, hang
plastic sheeting over the doorways to prevent dust from spreading
throughout the house (figure A). Use a random-orbit sander
with 100-grit paper to remove the old finish and a vibrating
sander to give the wood a smooth surface. (Some random-orbit
sanders can be attached to a wet/dry vacuum cleaner to minimize
dust.) For grooves and other tight Areas , use a sanding block
or a detail sander with 60-grit paper. Be careful not to round
off any square edges while sanding.
Fill dents, chips and nicks with wood putty. Allow the putty
to dry, and sand it smooth. Wipe the wood with a damp cloth,
and let dry.
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