Whether you want to lighten up dark and dingy
cabinets or enliven things with bold colors,
paint can provide an instant makeover for most
types of cabinets. Because paint doesn't adhere
well to laminate and melamine cabinets, it
isn't a good idea to paint these types.
Painting with a short (4- or 6-inch) foam
roller lets you cover the faceframes with a
single stroke and quickly handle the wider
doors. Satin enamel paint is an excellent
choice because it covers well and is easy to
clean.
Remove all screws, hinges, knobs, and pulls
and set aside ones you'll be reusing. Empty
drawers and pull them out. Thoroughly clean all
surfaces with TSP (trisodium phosphate). Rinse
completely with fresh water and allow to dry.
Fill any holes with wood putty and allow to
dry. Then sand all surfaces with 150-grit
open-coat sandpaper and vacuum to remove any
dust and sanding grit.
Mask off all adjacent surfaces and position
drop cloths to protect counters and floors.
Paint the parts in this order: faceframes,
inside surfaces of the doors, drawer fronts,
fronts of the doors. If additional coats are
required, allow the first coat to dry overnight
and lightly sand all surfaces with 220-grit
wet/dry sandpaper. Vacuum thoroughly, then
apply the paint.
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