Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets

If you’re looking for a quick and easy kitchen update, refacing your cabinets is the inexpensive way to go. Homeowners love the repainting option because it’s drastically cheaper than buying new cabinets, paint is available in any color you can imagine, and the process itself is relatively simple.

Costs

Refacing your kitchen cabinets with paint is certainly the most cost-effective route to take. If you choose to tackle the project yourself, then you’ll spend about $200, depending on the type of paint and primer you use. If you bring in a professional, it can cost as much as $1,000 or more if they strip the cabinets first.

Pictures

• Kitchen Cabinets
• Bathroom Cabinets
• Kitchen Remodeling

Durability

Depending on the amount of traffic and use your kitchen gets, the paint on your kitchen cabinets should last several years. Small dings and scratches can always be touched up with a small amount of paint.

Maintenance

The upkeep for painted kitchen cabinets is fairly easy, and it’s not a chore that needs to be tended to often. Here’s what kind of maintenance you’re looking at:

1. The surface should be wiped clean with a damp cloth or paper towel, and then dried with the same.
2. Occasionally using a creamy liquid wax provides a protective cover to keep cabinets free from fingerprints and smudges.
3. Sometimes, regular all-purpose housecleaning supplies can do the same trick. Make sure you check the label beforehand.

References

• This Old House
• DoItYourself

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