If you want to change the colour of your cabinets without spending a lot of time on the project, it might be a good idea to opt for painting them directly, rather than sanding them first. Now, most people would think that this is impossible, as painting cabinets almost always starts with sanding them first. However, it’s actually quite possible to do it. All it takes is a little planning on your part. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Wash Down Your Cabinet with TSP Substitute
The first step in preparing your cabinet for painting is to make sure that they are clean. Washing down your cabinet with a TSP substitute to remove any grease, dust, and grime is a great way to ensure that you’ll be able to get the best results from your paint job. TSP substitute is a powerful cleaning agent that is able to remove any grime that is built upon your cabinet. You can find this cleaning agent in your local hardware store.
Washing down your cabinet with a TSP substitute is not a one-time process. You’ll have to do this every week before you paint your cabinets in order to make sure that they are completely clean and ready for painting. If you do not take the time to do this, you might find yourself with cabinets that paint poorly.
Step 2: Scrub it Down with a Deglosser
The second step in preparing your cabinet for painting is to scrub it down with a deglosser. A deglosser is a cleaning product used to remove the glossy finish of your cabinet, by taking off any remnants of the glaze that was used in the creation of your cabinets. This includes the glaze that covers the grain of your cabinet, as well as the two coats of paint.
You can find deglossers in your local hardware store. This cleaning agent is relatively cheap and should be easy to use.
You will want to take your time when using this product to prepare your cabinet for painting. Otherwise, you might miss any portions of the cabinet where the glaze is still present. This could result in you not being able to completely remove all the glaze from your cabinet, and you might find yourself with a paint job that is not as good as you would hope.
Step 3: Apply Primer
The third step in preparing your cabinet for painting is to apply primer. Primer is a substance that helps the paint stick to your cabinet, so it’s important that you use primer even if you plan on painting your cabinet using oil-based paint.
If you want to use oil-based paint, then you will want to apply two different coats of primer. The reason for this is that a regular primer only has one-coat coverage. There is a special kind of primer known as “oil-based primer” that you can use to get a better paint job. This kind of primer is typically part of the paint you purchase and has a stronger adhesion than a regular primer.
Step 4: Start Painting!
The fourth step in preparing your cabinet for painting is to start painting! All that’s left to do is open your can of paint (or paint buckets) and start brushing the cabinets.
If you’re using a brush, then you want to make sure that you move the brush in a quick, circular motion to make sure that the paint sticks to the surface of your cabinet well. If you try to move the brush in a straight line, then you might find that the paint is not sticking to the surface of the cabinet properly.
If you are using a roller, then you want to make sure that you apply even pressure when you paint so you avoid getting streaks in the paint.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can learn how to prepare your cabinet for painting. While it takes a lot more time than just sanding your cabinet, you’ll be able to achieve great results with it. Still, the best way to paint your home and furniture is to let professionals do it for you.
Instead of going DIY, why don’t you let a team of painting professionals do all the work for you? That’s what BC 3D Painting LTD is here for. We offer top-quality surface painting services in the Surrey and Delta area. Whenever you need the services of a Surrey painting contractor, give us a call. Get a free estimate when you contact us today!