Kitchen Cabinet Painting & Refinishing Hilton Head Plantation

Painting and refinishing your kitchen cabinets is one of the simplest methods to give your kitchen a fresh new look without going through a significant renovation. Freshly painted cabinets will transform the entire area, from pristine all-white cabinets to a contemporary sage green color with brass hardware to an eye-catching blue. This job may be a surprisingly inexpensive (though time-consuming) DIY when you do it yourself. You’ll also want to avoid making mistakes to avoid chipped paint and cabinets that are continuously unclean. We consulted with an expert plus lessons learned through firsthand experience to uncover the most common cabinet-painting mistakes to avoid. Here are tips on what to avoid doing the next time you paint your kitchen cabinets.

Professional Painters of Hilton Head is a professional painting company, cabinet refinishing and restoration, and furniture repair in the Hilton Head Island area. When you need to paint your house or fix up your cabinets Professional Painters of Hilton Head is here for you.

Kitchen Cabinet Painting & Refinishing Mistakes To Avoid

1. Not Having Enough Prep Work
Most cabinets will require sanding before painting and filling up any cracks or uneven sections using wood filler and allowing it to cure. After sanding, wipe away all dust and debris using a moist cloth or a lint-free tack cloth. Any small particles that aren’t cleaned up can become stuck in the paint and destroy the cabinet’s beautiful finish.

This is a job you may complete yourself if you have patience and some DIY abilities. However, depending on the complexity of the cabinet design and your expectations for the finished product, it may be worth it to enlist the services of a professional.

2. Leaving the Hardware and Doors Unlabeled.
Even if you do not have a lot of cabinets, remembering what goes back where might be tough once all of the doors and hardware are removed. Take the effort to label each cabinet door as you remove it to make reattaching them easier afterward. Place each door’s hardware in a plastic bag and identify it with the corresponding cabinet number

3. Applying Paint in Thick Layers
The purpose of painting kitchen cabinets is to create a long-lasting surface that can withstand regular use. Multiple thin coats of paint, rather than a single thick layer that can easily chip off, are the ideal approach to build up the surface. Patience and waiting the recommended drying time between coats will result in a durable finish.

4. Not Using a Primer
Whether you start with wood cabinets or dark paint, primer creates a barrier that allows your chosen paint color to shine through. On the other hand, if you start with a smooth, shining surface, priming might help the paint adhere. Just make sure to use the correct primer for the cabinets you’re working on.

Oil paint is commonly used on older cabinets, although latex paint is now the most popular choice. If you use latex paint over oil-based paint, the latex paint will gradually peel away, requiring you to re-paint sooner than expected. Instead, use an oil-based primer to your cabinets before painting them with latex paint.

5. Not Allowing Cabinets to Dry Long Enough.
Although painted cabinets may feel dry to the touch after a few hours, the drying process could take several days. Chips and blemishes will be more likely until the cabinets have fully set to a hard, lasting surface. Wait for at least 48 hours before reattaching the cabinet doors and hardware, and avoid slamming or scraping the doors throughout the first week.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Happens If You Don't Sand Cabinets Before Painting?
Contaminants (such as cooking grease) will be pressed into the wood if you don’t clean before sanding. Contaminates will prevent the soon-to-be-applied paint from adhering. You can either remove the doors now or wait until after they’ve been washed down.

How Do I Keep My Painted Cabinets From Chipping?
Look for products that are branded “peel bonding primer” or “peel stop” on the label. Providing the present coat of paint is not chipping or peeling, you can apply these primers directly over top of it after thoroughly cleaning the surface.

Should I Use A Brush Or Roller To Paint Cabinets?
Brushing is excellent for wood, but you might want to employ a pro for a good finish. Although painting cabinets with a roller are faster than painting with a brush, the fabric on the roller creates a ‘bobbly’ pattern on the surface. In addition, gloss paint will not adhere to the texture that a roller leaves on cabinets.

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Professional Painters of Hilton Head is a painting company specializing in cabinet refinishing. We are committed to what we do, and we love the satisfaction that comes with helping homeowners revitalize their kitchen or bathroom. Our mission is to give homeowners quality workmanship, products, and customer service. It’s our goal to maintain an exceptional level of excellence for each job we complete so you can be assured your home will look beautiful for years to come!

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Professional Painters of Hilton Head, LLC
38 Freedom Trail
Bluffton, SC 29910, USA
(843) 757-6543