A Swift and Simple Update
Update a dreary and dim kitchen by giving it new color with a
coat of paint. It's a swift and simple solution that requires no
construction or other major undertaking. a wonderful alternative to
buying new cabinetry.
Select Your Painting Alternative
You can paint your existing doors and drawer fronts in addition to
your cabinet surfaces and casework, or buy them new through Rockler's
door and drawer program. Replacing your cabinet doors and drawer fronts
enables you to update the style of your cabinets, and save a significant
amount of time in the process. You'll need to remove the old doors and
drawers to paint them anyway. Rockler offers a wide variety of
ready-to-paint styles to choose from. Or, you may want to consider Rigid
Thermo Foil (RTF) doors and drawer fronts for a durable white matte
finish without painting. Simply determine the size, style, and edge
option of the door and drawer fronts you need for a striking new look.
New hardware will add the polish of a professional kitchen update.
Choose Your Paint
You will need to consider three paint type alternatives. They are:
- Epoxy paint
- Oil-based paint
- Acrylic water-based paint
Epoxy
Epoxy paints are the hardest form of paint finish, but are usually
spayed on. Unless you're willing to spend a lot of time preparing
adjacent areas from over spray, we recommend another alternative.
Acrylic Water-based
Acrylic water-based paints. latex paints, offer ease of use and clean
up with soap and water, but take up to 7 days to cure. They do not
adhere well to previously painted or finished cabinetry so an oil-based
primer must be used first. The final finish is not as hard as provided
by an oil-based paint.
Oil-based Paint
Oil-based paints produce a beautiful luster and dry in a relatively
short time. They require more intensive clean up (petroleum solvents),
but reach final curing hardness within 48 hours.
The Painting Process
Preparation is the key to a successful paint job. It's easy when you
observe the following 6 steps.
Step #1: Remove door and drawer hardware and take all doors off
their hinges.
Step #2: Wash and degrease all surfaces to be painted with a
trisodium phosphate (TSP) cleaner to remove dirt and grime from old
surfaces. (Make sure to wear rubber
gloves and safety
glasses).
Step#3: Lightly sand all cabinets with 120-grit
sandpaper to roughen their surfaces, and wipe with tack
cloth. This will assure the adherence of a new paint covering to the
old surfaces.
Step#4: Prime all exterior surfaces using a high quality paintbrush
or roller and allow the primer to dry thoroughly. Use a second coat if
necessary to cover original finish or stains.
Step#5: Apply two coats of a high-quality paint and allow it to dry
for 24 hours before reassembling components. Be sure to sand between
coats with 220-grit sandpaper to remove dust nibs and/or drip marks.
Step#6: Reassemble doors and drawers, and install new
hardware.
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