Updating a Kitchen on a Budget

By Thornton Ayre


When one considers how much time the average family spends in the kitchen you can understand why it is important to have this be an impressive space that you feel comfortable in. Many people know that a few upgrades in this space translates to an increase in resale value for your home. On the other hand people are frequently looking for ways to update their kitchen without making expensive renovations. Painting your kitchen cupboards is a great way to get a big impact without paying a substantial amount of money. This is a job that can yield big results but requires a lot of work. It is therefore encouraged that you enlist experienced cabinet workman who have done this before. They will be able to bring their experience from previous jobs and know what types of products will work best on your cabinets. You might also want to consult them on the proper steps if you insist on doing it yourself.

There are a series of primary procedures to follow in order to get great results. The professionals will need to do some prep work in order to get superior results. The first step is to take off the cupboard faces and label them for their position in the kitchen so you can put them back in the same place. They will need to remove all of the hardware as well.

They should use brown paper and blue tape in order to protect the existing paint on the walls. A deglosser will work effectively to rid the cabinets of grime. While a fine-grained sandpaper will work to create a little texture so the next step will stick appropriately.

Dust is your enemy at this stage so it is important to remove all of it with a clean cloth. You might even attempt to blow it off with an air compressor. Once you have a clean surface you can apply the lacquer. The consistency is very fine so make sure you go slowly and apply only a thin layer. You will now be ready to put wood putty in any holes, and then sand. While it may sound repetitive you will just need to do the same steps again.

It is important to watch that the workers you have hired are taking their time and applying several layers. They will want to sand and then wipe down any dust several times. This will ensure that you have cabinets that will be able to withstand day-to-day abuse. It is also important that the paint is allowed to dry completely otherwise you will notice smudges in the final paint job. Preserving the wood comes when a clear lacquer is applied.

You will want to examine your cabinets to see that there aren't any drips. If there is anything you are not satisfied with communicate this with the installers. You might consider having them finish with a glaze, which will give them depth and a nice appearance.




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