In addition to the painting tools listed below you ll need basic hand tools plus a drill a handsaw a hot melt glue gun and a vacuum cleaner with a hose and upholstery brush attachment.
Refinish cabinets no sanding.
I have been around the block a time or two and have seen the strip and refinish all wood craze of the 20th century to the latest paint it all.
If tackling a project yourself it s best to allow two full weekends to complete.
You probably know that the correct way to refinish wood cabinets is to follow these steps.
You can opt for updating the current finish with stain and a clear topcoat and refinish no sanding.
Instead of renovating your entire kitchen try giving your cabinets a fresh coat of paint.
Any grease remaining on the surfaces will interfere with refinishing.
Before you begin here are the materials you will need to get the job done.
If your cabinets are damaged or have peeling paint or really shiny surfaces either from the material or a shiny coating you ll probably need to lightly sand to help the new paint bond better.
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.
While estimates for brand new custom cabinets start at 12 000 this diy refinishing project cost 200 in supplies.
But if the doors are smooth not slick to the touch you can likely skip the sanding step as long as you do a few bits of prep first.
It s good to have a particular style in mind before you begin refurbishing your cabinets because of the myriad possibilities.
Or you can paint the cabinets with latex paint or even milk paint.
Homeowners interested in hiring a cabinet refinishing professional for kitchens 200 square feet or smaller should expect to spend between 900 and.
Sounds like and is a lot of work.
Through the years i have received the questions can wood be painted without sanding can cabinets be painted without sanding and can trim be painted without sanding.
Tsp is the preferred product for this job as it will clean and remove heavy grease deposits with a strong enough concentration to etch the paint so that it is ready to be primed.
How to refinish wood cabinets the easy way.
Strip sand stain poly.