Dos And Don'ts Of Refinishing Your Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet refinishing isn’t as simple as painting. There are a whole lot of details you have to nail to get pro-level results.
Today, we’re going through the biggest dos and don’ts of refinishing your cabinets so that you can do it right the first time with no risk of ruining your cabinets. Let's jump right into it.
Do: Take All Safety Precautions
If you’re going to refinish your cabinets, you need to take steps to protect yourself, your family, and the rest of your home. It isn’t just for safety. It also prevents a huge mess.
It’s best to do this project outside the kitchen, ideally outside or in the garage. Also, seal off your kitchen and put protective sheets over the countertops and floor.
Don’t: Refinish Dirty Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are notorious for collecting an almost invisible layer of grease and grime when they haven’t been cleaned in a while. You should also clean your cabinets after sanding them so the dust doesn’t collect and ruin the new finish.
Do: Take Your Cabinets Apart To Refinish Them
It will be almost impossible to refinish your cabinets while they’re still up on the wall and put together. Of course, it would be done, in theory, but it will be much easier on you if you take your cabinets apart to refinish each piece. Plus, the results will be much better!
Don’t: Try To Refinish All Your Cabinets At Once
If you have a lot of cabinets, trying to do them all at once is going to be overwhelming. Plus, it will be hard to keep all of the parts organized. Be sure to do one section at a time, and try labeling all the parts to keep things together.
Do: Fix All Blemishes On Your Kitchen Cabinets
If you don’t fix the nicks and scratches on your cabinet doors, they’ll only show more with a new finish. Make sure you patch up everything you need to before refinishing.
Don’t: Forget To Prime Your Cabinets Before Refinishing Them
Primer is so important for making a new finish last longer. Even more so with a dark or vibrant finish. The primer will create a blank base that helps the finish pop even more. It also protects the wood underneath the finish.
Do: Use Proper Lighting While Refinishing Your Kitchen Cabinets
During the process, make sure you’re using proper lighting so you can see exactly what you’re working with and what you need to do. Again, a tiny blemish will show up big-time once a new finish goes on the wood. You don’t want to miss a single detail.
Don’t: Put Your Cabinets Back Together Until They’re FULLY Dry
We know. This process takes a while. But don’t rush the drying process because that’s the most important part. Make sure your cabinets are completely dry.
Do: Know When To Call The Pros
The best thing you can do is delegate this project to the pros. When it’s time to refinish your cabinets, call Quality Cabinet Coatings. Contact us today to learn more.
