Restoring painted cabinets can bring a new aura to your kitchen. It changes old designs, or your cabinets look like new into freshly-finished and modern pieces. Nevertheless, only some people choose this way. Most people think about DIY, but it might sometimes go your way.
Pros and Cons
Pros of Refinishing Painted Cabinets:
- Cost-Effective Alternative
- Customization Options
- Environmental Benefits
Cons of Refinishing Painted Cabinets:
- Time-Consuming Process
- Potential for Inconsistencies
- Limited Structural Changes
What is the difference between professional and DIY cabinet finishes?
- Visible Brush Strokes: DIY people sometimes need help to get a level and uniform finish, and thus, there are visible brush strokes, which distract from the total impression of the cabinet.
- Visible Roller Marks: The process you apply with the roller leaves behind unsightly roller marks or “stipples” that render your cupboard surface less appealing.
- Visible Damage to the Wood: Inexperienced DIYers may inadvertently damage the wood surface of the cabinets during the refinishing process, leading to unsightly blemishes or imperfections.
What Steps Do Professional Painters Follow?
We show you here if you’re curious to see how the pros do it. Here’s a brief overview of the typical process:
Disassembly: The initial step to disassemble the kitchen is to unfix the doors and front of cabinets while removing them, giving you access to do the refinishing.
Masking Off: On top of that, the kitchen is closed off with droplet protection to ensure nothing else gets reached over by the paint.
Preparation: Proper preparation is crucial for a successful cabinet refinishing project. Furthermore, this involves thorough cleaning, sanding, and repairing any imperfections in the wood surface.
Priming: Nex, the priming of the surfaces takes place. Similarly, this ensures proper adhesion and a smooth base for the paint to adhere to.
Sanding and Additional Priming: After the initial primer layer, the surfaces are sanded again before applying a second primer layer for added durability and smoothness.
Paint Application: The color is then sprayed onto the cabinet surfaces using professional-grade equipment, ensuring a smooth and uniform finish.
Reassembly: The professionals will install the cabinet doors and drawer fronts once the paint has dried. Moreover, the hardware is also attached.
Cleanup: Finally, the masking removal will take place. Any remaining cleanup will take place. They will make sure to leave the kitchen looking clean and pristine.
Can You Refinish Painted Cabinets?
Your Quality Painters bring you top-tier professionalism. Want to see how we can transform your kitchen? Just schedule a free in-home estimate. Painting cabinets is our specialty, and we’d love to show you how beautiful your cabinets can look!
