“This is a Kitchen; Many have eaten here; few have died”

The kitchen is the most sensual place for a couple, the most fun place for friends, full entertainment for siblings, and the best bonding place for a mother and a daughter. Along with tasty dishes, memories are also made in the kitchen. For these and so many other reasons, it is super important to decorate and maintain your kitchen to make it the best one. While kitchen accessories play an important role in decorating and making the kitchen better, what is more important are the colors of the walls of your kitchen. Colors are the little devils that play mind games on us with each color making us feel different than others. Anyway, if you are looking to change the paint of your kitchen there are some pointers to consider, some tricks to perform and some tips to follow. I have gathered some super useful points that would help you get the needed kitchen painting guidance and the total cost of every expense included. It will give you a proper estimation and knowledge so if you’re planning to change the outlook of your kitchen, you can get your finances in order beforehand.

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The factors that can increase or decrease the overall cost needed for painting the kitchen

Size of the kitchen

Size does matter! Everywhere! If you have a larger, vast kitchen with many cabinets and storage spaces, then you are bound to pay more for your cabinets to be painted. But but! It’s not always about the kitchen, some people have more cabinets, some kitchens have built-in pantries and smart storage spaces that rule out the need to be painted. So it’s the number of cabinets that matter, not the size of the kitchen, so in a way, we have proved that there is one thing where size does not matter.

Which parts of the cabinets do you need to paint?

The cabinets have doors, then there are frames, the cabinet box, and shelves, these all need to be painted to get the perfect finish. While painting the cabinets, if you are going to change the color slightly, from white to baby blue, you can leave the insides as is to create a pretty pairing in case they are painted properly and there is no damage. So these things also matter.

Is there already damage to the Cabinets?

The damage can occur from countless factors. Like there can be termite infestation, there can be breaking of joints, nuts, and bolts misplaced. So, these things can be a factor as well. One other factor is Cracking, the multiple paints and primers applied onto the cabinets can cause the hinges to get unhinged and paint to crack on the surface because of moisture absorption, rust of underlying nuts and bolts. It won’t be wise to just paint over the already cracked paint, hoping it would get better. We need to properly take care of the damage if we want our cabinets’ lives to get prolonged without any serious problems. So, that will also cost you. You can however buy some wall cabinets aside from the built-in ones that can be placed in the kitchen. Some of the ideas are as follows.

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What complexities can there be while painting a cabinet?

The cabinets painting can get complicated based on the area being congested with lots of edges and curves. If there are a lot of tiny hard to reach spaces, that can be difficult and would need more time, and more tools to reach those spaces. Also, if your cabinets have residual paints and dirt and other stuff, you can need more investment to clean out the cabinets before painting them.

What paint type will you be using?

I think we all know that the better quality of primers and paint used, the longer it will stay and the longer it will last. Good quality paints would not fade with time and look good for years to come. One-time investment pays off instead of doing multiple coats with each passing month. Also, go for good quality water-resistant paint that will protect your kitchen better because your kitchen is in contact with water, and other things like oils and stuff.

Some of the best paint brands well suited for kitchen cabinets are

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Spray paint or brush paint? Which is the one to go with?

When the spray painting is using sprays to paint the cabinets while brush one is using a brush to paint. Both types of painting styles can be used but the main thing is the “paint”. While painting a kitchen cabinet, Cabinet Paint is used. It is designed to dry harder and faster and stay for longer when subjected to kitchen conditions like excessive heat or water. Also, when you need to reach tiny spaces and corners of a place, you need to go with spray paint to absorb the area. While painting on smooth surfaces, the simple paintbrush would work fine with no tiny droplets flying around in the surrounding. Painting and spraying have their separate perks but spraying takes a lead because any novice can do it. It leaves a superior finish and cuts the needed time in legit half. Spraying can also spread the paint faster and better on uneven patterns and surfaces.

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Remove the doors of the cabinets

Might seem daunting but it seems necessary to remove the door before starting painting, this way you have to struggle to reach the tiny slits while brushing.

Also, in the case of spray paint, the hinges and attachments of the doors need to be covered with tape to not be covered as well. So, it’s better to remove the door beforehand instead of changing your mind in the middle.

Having doorknobs to protect the paint

Continuously opening and closing the doors of the cabinet can mark and affect the paint. So if your cabinets don’t already have them, install some doorknobs along the way and it will help you protect your paint for longer. Cute and trendy knobs would also create a fun element for your kitchen and increase the appeal.

Always dust and clean before painting

Either using spray or brush, it is important to clean and dust off the dirt before painting over it. It is necessary because the dirt particle can get entrapped in the layer of paint. If the layer is thin the dirt particles would absorb the paint and be visible from a certain distance. So it’s very important to clean out the cabinets and remove any dirt on them.

Cleaner to be used on the cabinets or other surfaces before painting them

The universal cleaner would be the dishwasher mixed with warm water. This liquid can legit clean anything.  Using a soft sponge would be better instead of wool cloth to not scratch the surface. Other than that, simple green or Kurd Kutterer can be used to take care of more stubborn stains and dirt.

Prepare your kitchen before painting

Either spray or brush painting, what needs to be done is the use of plastic and paper to cover all of the surroundings. It will protect the areas around the cabinets and you won’t have to waste extra time on cleaning the paint from there. Plastic rolls that are used for wrapping can work well in this case.

Use sandpaper before painting

Sanding the surface or using sandpaper on the surface of the cabinet is necessary to provide proper smoothness. It will also help get rid of any stains not cleaned with cleaning agents and irregularities on the surface. It will help you get smooth paint that will stay longer and look pretty. Some of the useful sandpapers perfect for this purpose are 180 to 220 grit and one with 150-180 grit. After you do use sandpaper be sure to remove the sanding dust to prevent a granulated rough finish.

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Always use a Primer!

Just like in make-up, you must use primers before applying paint on the wood because it would help the paint to stick well with the bare wood. With primer, there would be less cracking and a smoother finish.  So it’s an important step that needs to be applied and never forgotten.

Some important questions regarding painting kitchen cabinets.

How much do kitchen cabinets cost to paint?

According to a rough estimate, the total cost is not gonna be any less than $1000 but also no higher than $2000. These rough estimates are based on the surveys of various paint jobs in kitchens to paint cabinets. To build-up to this number, a lot of factors are considered and not just the painting alone. The following are some common issues that one can face while other than just painting the cabinets in the kitchen.

Is it better to hire professionals for painting cabinets or can I do it by myself?

The answer is simple, if your cabinets are more damaged with apparent cracks and disturbance, it’s better to hand over the brushes and rollers to the professionals. But if it’s easy and simple work then getting your hands dirty and colorful won’t hurt you and it would actually be a good DIY project to do with your partner or family.

What option is more economical? Refacing the cabinets or painting the old ones?

Refacing means removing the outer covering and doors of the cabinet and leaving the rest as-is. While painting can be cheaper than the two but if there is too much cracking and damage to the doors and outer surfaces, it will be better to just reface them.  Because when the damage is too much, it will not only be about painting but spending money on other stuff too.

How long would the paint job on kitchen cabinets last?

It depends solely on the amount and quality of paint you use. If you go with high-quality paint, it will cost you more for sure but will last a whole lot longer than cheaper paints. With proper care and smart tips and tricks, your cabinet paint can stay perfect on the surfaces for 8 to 9 years.

Should the kitchen cabinets be matte or glossy?

The glossy finish is shiny and can show off the scratches and marks easily as compared to the matte finish. So, if you are conscious about your kitchen and have kids running around that can mark the cabinets, it is better to go for a matte finish than a glossy one. But if the cabinets are at a decent height so that the kids can’t reach them, and are not used much, you can show off your glossy cabinets for sure.

Does repainting the kitchen cabinet increase the resale value of the house?

Yes! It does. Repainting or refacing your kitchen cabinet can actually be an investment super profitable. It has been shown that repainting your cabinets can roughly increase the resale value of a house by startling $1000 to $2000. So it will not only make your home prettier and neat but also increase the overall value of your place. Aside from painting your cabinets, you can increase the appeal and value of your kitchen by using different accessories and smart tips discussed in this article Extremely helpful pointers to consider while decorating your Kitchen

Expert’s Advice

Rejuvenating your kitchen is important because that’s where you spend a lot of time and do a lot of stuff. So, it’s important to take care of it. Cabinets are most important because they are used for so many purposes and are present in every kitchen either small or grand. So, it’s important to know the tips and tricks to take care of your furniture.