When you walk into your kitchen it is hard to ignore the in-built cabinets. Just like other parts of your house, the kitchen cabinets too need your time and attention. After all, it is the focal point of your house, and a lot of time is spent here to put together a meal for your family. If you don’t have the budget to get the cabinets renovated, then painting them is what will transform your worn-out kitchen into brand new. 

Let us tell you that that painting your kitchen cabinets is not a quick, one-day job, it will take time and effort especially when you undertake it as a DIY project. Before you launch yourself into this mission, prepare your kitchen for this makeover by keeping the following things in mind.

1. Check For Any Water Seepage- Often a leaking faucet, or cracked pipeline causes water to seep through your kitchen walls causing a lot of damage to the structure of your cabinets. Before you start your DIY kitchen cabinet painting project, identify this problem and contact the waterproofing service in your city to have the cavities sealed from moisture. This will increase the life of your kitchen walls and even your cabinets remain free from molds, fungus, etc.

2. Remove Hardware – Once you are assured that your kitchen walls have no moisture locked, start your painting by first removing the cabinet doors, latches, pulls, and knobs. Secure all the hinges, nuts and bolts, screws in a plastic bag, so that you can easily locate them once the painting job is done. If you think this is not your cup of tea, then it is easier to hire painters in Banglore who will undertake this for you from end-to-end.

3. Scrub Off The Grim Stains – It is common to find grease, food stains, and dirt on your kitchen walls and cabinets. So it is a good idea to clean all the surfaces that are going to be repainted with a solution made of vinegar, dishwashing detergent, and warm water. Spray this solution on your cabinets and wipe it clean with a paper towel or soft cloth. Allow the cabinets to dry well otherwise the primer and the paint won’t adhere to the surface properly.

4. Chose Paint Shade That Matches The Décor – It is advisable to apply a thin coat of primer-sealer before painting to get a smooth finish. Choosing the paint for your kitchen cabinets can be tricky. While you would like to stick to neutral shades, it can make your kitchen look boring. Add a pop of color by combining dark and light tones of the same color from the shade card or you can use dark shades like tan, orange, red on the upper cabinets, and paint your lower cabinets with contrasting light colors like greige, gray, egg white. Homeowners in India are open to experimenting with the cabinet painting and are going all bold with colors like navy blue, lime green, and matte black.

Since the cabinets are often opened several times a day, they are subjected to slamming, pulling, and scratching, and not forgetting all the food stains. A polyurethane gloss-finished or semi-glossed paint remains the best finish for kitchen cabinets choice as it is low on maintenance, and can be easily washed or wiped with a wet cloth. The gloss finish with extra sheen locks less moisture makes it durable in the long run. Invest in high-quality paints from reputed companies for a long-lasting finish.

With the above pointers in mind, we are sure that you will pull off your DIY painting project successfully, and if this is overwhelming you always have local painting services to turn to for assistance and give your kitchen cabinets the much-needed refreshed look.