Before you begin here are the materials you will need to get the job done.
Painting bathroom cabinets without sanding.
Paint brush use a 3 angled trim brushwood filler fill in any nail holes or dents beforehand for an even finish primer and paint use a cabinet paint see why i recommend benjamin moore cabinet paint here.
How to paint cabinets without sanding.
Instead of renovating your entire kitchen try giving your cabinets a fresh coat of paint.
Once applied to areas prepped with wood filler or putty it also helps to smooth out any existing scratches dings or nicks.
Of course no matter how easy it is to paint cabinets there has always been that pesky step of sanding.
And proof that i don t diy in much more than pjs and flip flops.
Good commercial kits contain a de glosser to remove any older coats of paint on existing cabinetry.
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First it removes any existing sheen or protective sealant from cabinet drawer and door fronts allowing primer and paint to bond effectively to the surface.
Mom and granny came over to help me get started.
Rust oleum s cabinet transformation kit has everything you need to complete your project including the scrub pad and cloths along with the deglosser bond coat paint decorative glaze this is an optional step that i skipped and protective top coat.
Materials for painting cabinets.
Pictured here is a quick discussion about the game plan.
They say kitchens and bathrooms sell houses.
Buy a cabinet painting kit and get the paint tinted to your preference.
Smart prime by zinnsser was my favorite but it has been discontinued bullseye 1 2 3 is the current replacement i recommend along with sherwin.
Next scuff sand cabinets doors etc and apply a test sample of sherwin williams extreme bond primer in an inconspicuous area.
A how to video is also included.
Steps for painting kitchen cabinets without sanding follow these steps for painting your cabinets without the added step of sanding them down first.
Grease cutting cleaner scrubbing sponge wash cloth liquid deglosser screwdriver paint brush silver spray paint paint roller white cabinet enamel painter s tape and thumbtacks.
If you prep with the right products you can save yourself the hassle with these tips.
I don t know about you but sanding is my least favorite part of any project it takes forever it always leaves my shoulders sore the next day and i just plain don t wanna do it.
Because of the exceptional adhesion of this product full sanding may not be necessary for most clean paintable surfaces.
The kitchen saturday morning.
Yes it is possible to paint cabinets without sanding.
Sanding is important for several reasons.
Complete with dirty dishes in the sink.