While kitchens aren’t exactly the centerpiece for most homes, that doesn’t mean it deserves a cold shoulder either.  A few makeovers here and a couple of small touches there should more than help give your kitchen unit a reasonable upgrade, without entailing too much in costs.

Kitchen cabinets are prime areas for getting a touch-up.  A new paint job on that small area can give the whole room a much-needed makeover.  If your kitchen cabinet is a laminate or melamine surface, however, you can’t paint over them.  If you do, there’s a good chance you’ll ruin it bad.

Make sure to remove mechanical parts like knobs, screws and hinges before starting so you don’t paint them over.  Clean all surfaces thoroughly and allow to dry.  Also, there’s no better time to putty-in any holes or sand uneven areas so you might as well do it before the actual paint job begins.

If you’re looking for a paint type to use, satin enamel works great for kitchen cabinets, ably covering up the needed areas while being completely washable, so it’s easy to clean.  When painting, it’s always best to use a 4 or 6 inch roller, so you can paint large areas with one stroke.

When painting the cabinets, it’s best to start with the face frames followed by any inside surfaces you want to paint over.  Continue with the drawers and end with the outer areas of the doors.  That should keep the whole job fairly clean and mess free.

Let the paint dry overnight and check the next morning whether you need additional coatings.  If all looks fine, put all the parts back together and marvel at the sight of your new kitchen, courtesy of a simple kitchen cabinet paint job.

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5. Universal Design for Kitchen Cabinets

Tags: kitchen cabinets, paint jobs

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