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Transform Your Kitchen Cabinets
Step-by-step guide to painting your kitchen cabinets.
Materials Needed:
For Prep
- FrogTape® Painter's Tape
- Marker
- Degreasing Cleaner
- Wood Filler
- 40-50 Grit Sandpaper
- 120-220 Grit Sandpaper
- Drop Cloths
- Brown Paper Roll
For Painting
- FrogTape® Painter's Tape
- Oil-Based Primer
- 100% Enamel Paint
- 2.5-in. Paintbrush
- 4-in. Foam Roller
- Paint Tray
- Paint Gloves
- Plastic Kitchen Wrap
- Step 1 : Fill in any holes or cracks in the cabinets, then remove cabinet doors, hardware, pull knobs, drawers and shelves. Cover appliances, countertops, backsplash and walls with drop cloths.
- Step 2: Sand every surface that's going to be painted. Vacuum the area and wipe everything down with a damp cloth to get rid of any dust.
- Step 3: Apply FrogTape® Painter's Tape to adjacent surfaces to prevent paint bleed.
- Step 4
Apply primer to all areas to be painted and let it dry. - Step 5: Paint cabinets with 100% enamel paint formula. Dry completely, then add a second coat.
- Step 6: When the paint is completely dry, put your cabinets back together.
Enjoy your updated kitchen!
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