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Cabinet Makeover Part 2

 This is the “funner” part of the cabinet refinishing process. After all the tedious  prep work, here  comes the payoff!  You actually begin to  feel like you are making progress instead of making giant steps backwards. I started  with the cabinet bases (as opposed to the doors).

I went through and taped the interior lip, as well as where the cabinets meet the wall.

I used Zinsser Primer 1-2-3,  I first painted the cracks and edges with a good paint brush. Immediately after use the foam rollers on the large surface areas.  (I love these rollers, they are cheap and I have had great results, with no streaks! )

When  painting/priming you will want  to work in small sections.  For example,  don’t go through and do all your cracks, and joints, and then all your roller painting. Instead,  follow up with the roller  shortly  after you use the brush,  this will create a consistent finish.  Be warned primer does dry very quickly.

While your cabinet bases are drying,  you can start on your doors.  I had my doors set up in the garage, and the kitchen.  I set them on top of  bins so that they would be elevated and I would easily  be able to paint the edges.

 
 
 
  Now that all your surfaces are all primed,  wait until they are completely dried.  Then take  your foam sanding block and  do a quick sanding to all surfaces.  Then wipe down all surfaces completely.
 I did 2 coats of primer, ( I would prefer to do an extra coating of primer than an extra coat of paint.)
 

PAINTING TIME!

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Repeat the same steps from priming.  I did do 2 coats of paint as well,  make sure you sand inbetween coats.  You do not need to sand after final coat.

So this is your itinerary:

1. Primer
(Allow dry time,  if doing doors flip over and repeat)
2. Sand/Wipe Down
3. Primer
(Allow dry time,  if doing doors flip over and repeat)
4. Sand/Wipe Down
5. Paint
(Allow dry time,  if doing doors flip over and repeat)
6. Sand/Wipe Down
7. Paint
(Allow dry time,  if doing doors flip over and repeat )

8. Stand Back and admire!

 
 

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  1. Rachael says

    I love your kitchen! This tutorial is amazing! We are going to do our kitchen cabinets/cupboards this month, so your timing is perfect for us! I have a few questions:

    If we are going to paint the kitchen walls and cabinets different colors, which would you recommend doing first? Or does it even matter?

    The paint has primer, but you still primed everything first. Is it really worth the extra time and money?

    What is the name of the shade of white that you used? There are so many to choose from, and yours looks so nice!

    Thanks! You are the best!!!

  2. The Deckers says

    Rachael,
    I am so excited for your new little adventure. I decided it was worth the extra time and money to prime and paint. I figured we were saving a lot of money refinishing, instead of replacing. So I took all extra precautions, I didn't want to have to re-do this EVER!
    I used Ultra Pure White by Behr in a semi-gloss finish.
    As for painting order… I would definitely start with walls. It will be easier to touch up walls than cabinets if you have any oops spots.

    I hope this helps! Make sure you take before and after pictures!

  4. The Deckers says

    I have tried so many different shades of grey/blue, and this is my “hands down” favorite! It is “diving dolphin grey” and it is actually a Walmart brand paint! It's by Color Place.
    Do it, you'll be glad you did!
    Corey

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