Cabinet painting: Cabinets are one of the things that we often touch . Specially when it comes to kitchen cabinets. Which is why it is really important to follow the process of taking the time to sand and use the right primer so that when painted it has a good bond to the surface been painted.
Cabinet Painting Process:
1. Disassemble everything and label cabinet drawers, doors,hardware, and hinges.
2. Mask and cover all surfaces that are not to be painted or stained. Create a plastic bubble in the room that we are working in.
3. Mask inside of all boxes with tape and paper for cabinets with prefinished interiors.
SOLID LACQUER OR PAINT:
– Degrease boxes, sand to remove sheen, vacuum, dust and apply the first coat of primer.
– Apply wood filler or Bondo to all nail holes, cracks and areas of concern, sand, vacuum and apply the second coat of primer.
– Caulk all trim, and mouldings
STAIN:
– Degrease boxes, sand to remove sheen or strip complete depending on the situation, vacuum dust and apply the desired color
5. Apply the first coat of stain
6. Sand, vacuum and apply the second coat of finish.
CLEAN UP AND REASSEMBLY:
7. Remove tape, paper, plastic, trash and tools from your home.
8. Reassemble every door, drawer, hinge, and hardware back to where it came from so there are no issues when doors open and close.