How To Paint Cabinets

Steps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - Before You Start
01:03 - Preparing To Paint
01:38 - Clean Cabinets
01:51 - Fill Holes and Gauges
02:28 - Protect Surfaces
02:38 - Sand Cabinets
03:18 - Prime Cabinets
04:21 - Paint Inside of Cabinets
04:46 - Paint Drawers and Door Fronts
06:21 - Paint Cabinets
07:23 - Add Polyurethane
07:34 - Reassemble Cabinets

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[panpac]

Read this before attempting!!! LONG POST HERE with lots of details.. So I watched this video for at least 6 months before doing this project for myself. The video makes it look so easy. Its NOT! Its a lot of work. But I have to admit, I am VERY VERY happy with the end results. SO WORTH IT!!!! My old cabinets were old and ugly. The new white painted cabinets look amazing. Esp with updated hardware.


Here are a few pointers (that they never talk about in the video).
(1) This project took me 5 days to complete. I was so overwhelmed that I hired an assistant to help me out. So don't underestimate how long it will take. Supplies mentioned on the video are correct.
(2) Prior to priming, I didn't sand my cabinets. A few told me I could just use TSP / Liquid Sandpaper / Degreaser to clean the cabinets. This was a mistake. I SHOULD have sanded to ensure a better finish. TSP didnt do anything!
(3) The video said put a thin coat of primer and dont worry about finish. WRONG. This was my biggest mistake, because having uneven primer coverage will show up as ugly layers when you put the paint down.
(4) I used a Semi-gloss paint. It was one of the most expensive interior paints at Lowes (but only $10 extra per can). I like the shine, but maybe I should have used Satin like she said in video to prevent stains.
(5) Just an FYI - after my first coat of paint and primer, I could still see the old color and was uneven, which freaked me out - worried that the paint wasn't sticking. But after putting the 2nd coat and waiting a good 24 hours to dry, the white paint came through perfectly. So dont worry!
(6) Bought new hardware (handles, knobs) from Amazon/Wayfair. Super cheap and look great.
(7) If you have old cabinets with those molding designs (the lines in the middle), that will be the hardest part, because it takes a lot time to fill and could be uneven coverage or paint drying marks.
(8) Reinstalling the cabinet doors was a lot more work, because some of the holes were damaged. I had to use a wood filler and re-drill the holes. Unfortunately some of the reinstalled doors came out slightly uneven to the trained eye. Oh well!


But yes - overall, I am VERY happy with the results. Definitely does feel like a new kitchen. But when you look close, you can still see the paint marks, unevenness, paint bubbles, etc. But dont fool yourself and think you are going to a JUST LIKE NEW kitchen cabinetry, unless you are an expert at this.


And thanks Lowes for the video. Shows that video content marketing does work and I spent $200 at your store to get my supplies!! But this model (and the music) make it look too damm easy!!

[primeobjective]

Items:
- zip lock bags
- Blue Painters tape
- wood filler
- puddy knife
- Mini foam roller
- Sand paper (med to fine grit)
- Bonding Primer
- Acrylic Latex Base Paint - Bright White paint (Satin Finish)
- Shelf Liner

[amahler]

y'all are hating on the previous cabinets not being 'outdated' enough. yet, this was a great instructional video for those of us that really do have outdated cabinets. mine are still the originals from the 70s and uuuugggllllyyyy, so this tutorial will help me. y'all are focusing on the wrong thing in this video. smh.

[jewels]

Great tips in this video! We are 75% of the way done doing this project now and I CANNOT express how important a couple things are. PRIMER. Use a high quality primer....we started with one (a good quality brand) and moved on to Killz because we had so much bleed thru. SANDING. Sand the heck out of everything except the laminate-covered areas. (Like she said, sand those areas lightly) Sand before AND after the primer layers. Trust me. You'll thank me later. Good luck!

[papatutti]

I was all gun-ho to update my kitchen cabinets. After watching the video, I seriously love the way they look right now.

[musicismylove]

Perfect timing! Going to paint my kitchen in the next few weeks, and you really laid out all the steps in detail. Super helpful :D

[guiguigodro]

This video is great! It's detailled, the production and montage is perfect. Just the right amount of everything. Thumbs up!

[mmb]

I’m so ready to do this to the kitchen and bathrooms in my house during quarantine

[kmac]

This is likely the best DYI video I have ever watched.

[sarahs.]

Simply amazing step by step. Thank you Lowes- this is why we only have a card & shop here, simply the best at what they do.

[elizavillatoro]

I'm about to start a whole kitchen renovation project, so this is a very useful piece of information, thanks so much for sharing.

[rdprice]

I just finished my cabinets and it took me a couple of weeks. I de greased, sanded, primed with Zinser 123. I put on two coats of highest quality finish, and two coats of water based polyurethane per advice from a professional painter. The poly does not allow any dirt to stick to the surface. It looks amazing.

[goldinkstudio]

I did this to my bathroom cabinets and it was a lot of work! So I dreaded updating my much bigger kitchen cabinets, but a painting company quoted $6k to paint them white... it's hard to pay that when I can spend a week or two doing them myself... it's just a huge project. I need a painting buddy, whew!

[lydial]

Love the white /grey kitchen. I don't think I will ever do this myself, but admire how patient and handy she was.

[logowatchman]

You can avoid the dust mess from sanding by using TSP to degrease and then Krud Kutter de-gloss. Prime with Zinsser Bullseye 1-2-3. Trust me it works. Also, why does everyone brush their cabinet face frames? A roller works fine, no brush marks and much faster. Just use the brush in the corners and joints where the roller won't go. No matter how you do it though it is a lot of work but I found it worth the effort.

[binaton]

With each Cabinet I finish, a new experience I have. Years after years of experience with Cabinet Refinish, the conclusion is always perfect. Congratulations, a wonderful job.
Boston, MA.

[cesperanza]

Wow, I love the way you explained everything in so much detail and simple at the same time.
Thank You!

[karincollado]

Amazing explanation and details in a short amount of time perfect

[Meenadevidasi]

Just what I needed. Thanks. Picked up all the stuff yesterday at Lowes. My favorite home improvement store.

[jb]

Impressed! I'm so glad I live in an age where the ladies like to get in there and be involved! That's half of the population bringing ideas, making smart choices, and bringing innovative designs and colors/textures to the table. Not that we men cannot, but again; you ladies DOUBLE the creative input! My former wife was an excellent craftswoman and loved to share the workload so we BOTH had a sense of pride!