Wood And Painted Kitchen Cabinets

Wood cabinets are ideal for painting but any surface that can be scuffed with sandpaper can be painted.

Wood and painted kitchen cabinets.

Ready to prime when it s time to prime cabinets before painting knowing your surface can go a long way. Plus it can be sanded and levels well ensuring a smooth finish and helping to mask minor imperfections. In reality painting kitchen cabinets is a. Wipe or vacuum surfaces to clean off the sanding dust.

The contrast that a painted wood cabinet offers just can t be beat. I m not a fan of the cabinets matching the trim sort of thing. Choose a high quality paint. Paint photography by elaina sullivan.

Plastic laminate cabinets might not accept a topcoat of paint those that can be refinished often require special paints and techniques and results can vary. If your cabinets are already painted after sanding you may need to use a paint thinner to strip the existing paint before painting the primer. Repair these first with wood glue before sanding the veneered surface. Mask off the interiors with painters tape for a clean finish and sand only the front surfaces and visible edges of the cabinet face.

Special cabinet paints are available that provide a smooth finish but any high quality paint should. If your cabinets have a wood veneer essentially a very thin layer of real hardwood over a pressed material you will also need to sand before painting your kitchen cabinets but before you break out the sandpaper or paint carefully inspect the veneer for loose edges chips or cracks. If your repainting project is just a facelift for the cabinets you don t need to sand and paint the inside of the cabinets. If your kitchen is in need of an aesthetic revival applying a few coats of color to dull or dated cabinets can make your space feel fresh and modern without the commitment of a gut renovation.

The laminate must be in good condition for best results. Wood wood laminate and metal cabinets usually can be repainted without difficulty. Pairing the two together creates a balanced kitchen that is great for gathering and cooking. For whatever reason that s just one of my quirks.

Lightly sand the doors on all sides and faces image 1. I love the layered vintage look of the sage greens chocolate browns and natural wood casing in this kitchen. Painted kitchen cabinets may look super simple on pinterest imagine just a few coats of a new color and your kitchen will be spruced up in no time. This light blue kitchen gives a brightness to the room while the dark espresso wood gives it a more mature and grounded feel.

Read on for our favorite painted kitchen cabinet ideas. Laminate cabinets require a special bonding primer. One way to add interest to your kitchen is to paint your cabinets to oppose your walls. Cool gray for a hip modern kitchen.