Dos & Don'ts Of Refinishing Your Kitchen Cabinets
Can’t stand looking and the same ugly kitchen anymore? Do you need to change something before you lose your love of cooking? Time for an upgrade! And the best part is you don’t have to redo your entire kitchen.
By refinishing your kitchen cabinets, you can give your old cabinets new life and change the look of your entire kitchen. Even better, it won’t cost you as much as a reno or even brand-new cabinets. It’s also much less of a headache.
Don’t rely on guesswork when it comes to your kitchen. Keep reading to learn the dos and don’ts of refinishing your kitchen cabinets from the experts at Rim Homes.
Do: Choose A Finish That Compliments Your Appliances
Unfortunately, you can’t change appliances like you can kitchen cabinets or countertops. So, when choosing cabinet colors or finishes, keep the look of your appliances in mind. Check out some of these kitchen cabinet trends for inspiration. For example, stainless steel appliances are complimented nicely by blue.
Don’t: Leave Your Countertops Unprotected
Protect your countertops, backsplash, and everything else from paint splatter and other damage by covering them up with protective sheets. Use painter's tape to keep it down while you work, and tape off anywhere else you want to protect or separate.
Do: Remove The Doors, Shelves, Drawers, & All Hardware
It goes without saying but it will be much easier to repaint or refinish your kitchen cabinets if you take them apart. That also includes the shelves and drawers, as well as removing all of the handles. It’s safer to do as much of the refinishing process as possible outside of the kitchen because of the sanding and treatments involved.
*Pro Tip: Label all cabinets with their respective doors, shelves and handles. That will make putting it back together as easy as pie.
Don’t: Rush The Refinishing Process
If you want your kitchen cabinets to be perfect, take your time throughout the process. A rushed project is always easy to spot and never looks good. From the prep work to drying time, slow down, take your time, and make sure everything gets done to perfection.
Have Your Kitchen Cabinets Refinished By The Pros At Rim Homes
Refinishing your kitchen cabinets is a game-changer for your kitchen. It may not be a full kitchen renovation project, but make no mistake, it’s not easy work.
Our 9-step process proves that pristine results take skilled and meticulous hands. Avoid the overwhelm, and have Rim Homes refinish your kitchen cabinets!
