Painting your kitchen furniture is a very good idea if you want to upgrade your kitchen but cannot afford to renovate. The idea is that you can make a new life from the old furniture of your kitchen such as kitchen cabinets, chairs or tables If you have the necessary tools, preparation and techniques. Here is broken down into several categories linking it to the final plan to making sure you get a professional finish.
Step 1: Plan Your Project
Choose which chairs to paint and for what color to paint them in a way that will match your chosen kitchen. Lack of color is subtle and classic, but color like red or blue make a statement, much like… mustard. Select a hard-wear resistant finish, which is washable for instance, semi-gloss or high-gloss.
Step 2: Gather Supplies
- Prepare all the materials you need before starting:
- Coarse sand paper and fine sand paper
- Degreaser or soapy water
- Paint primer
- Paint (latex or oil-based)
- Paintbrushes or rollers
- Drop cloths
- Painter’s tape
- Screwdriver
- Mask, gloves, goggles or protector gear
Step 3: Prepare the Furniture
Remove Hardware: Remove any knob handles, hinges and the like from the stationary products. Store them safely for reuse.
Clean Thoroughly: Take warm water and washed the area containing grease and dirt with the help of degreaser or mere detergent. After that wait for a while and let the surfaces dry.
Sand the Surface: SAND to obliterate the old finish as well as guarantee a clean surface to begin the process from. Dry clean only: Dust off the item thoroughly then carefully using a damp cloth.
Mask Off Areas: Be sure to mask areas you do not wish to take color with the painter’s tape. I used drop cloths placed at the floor to protect it from paint spills.
Step 4: Apply Primer
Primer creates a smooth surface to paint on, and it also creates a hard surface when compared to the surface of paints which directly makes it easy to paint on. Using a brush or roller spread it in a thin and even layer. Make sure that the entire surface is dry before you start to sand to get a very smooth surface.
Step 5: Paint the Furniture
Apply Thin Coats: Paint it with a brush, roller or sprayer for the first time so that one trip around will be sufficient. Do not put a lot of each coat, which would create drips, instead put a little amount of each layer.
Let It Dry: It is important that the paint dries up before the next coat it is applied. Do this for 2-3 layers depending on the need of your artwork in particular occasion or event.
Touch Up: Make sure all bodily areas are covered and paint over any area that needed repainting.
Step 6: Reassemble and Maintain
After the paint has dried you then replace the hardware and put the furniture back in your kitchen. Wash your surfaces with a damp cloth so that you keep exteriors of foods as clean as possible.
I was able to find out that it is quite cheap to paint your kitchen furniture. But if you are a bit precise and follow some guidelines then believe me, a complete new look in not a distant dream!
