How To Prepare Wooden Cupboards For Painting
You may do this either of 2 ways.
How to prepare wooden cupboards for painting. Grab a paper towel or dry washcloth and pour some of the deglosser on the towel. Before you paint varnished cupboards you must remove the high-gloss finish. Pick a formula designed for the job like Rust-Oleums Kitchen Cupboard Paint.
Getting Ready For Paint Cleaning and Sanding Now that your floors are covered doors and drawers are removed and the insides of your cabinet boxes and drawers are prepped off the next step in getting your cabinet ready for painting is cleaning and sanding. Follow the paint directions for the correct dry time. Kitchen cabinets always need cleaning and this is especially important right before painting.
To prepare your space use masking tape to protect hinges or glass and put down dust sheets to cover the floor. If theres any old paint or stain on the wood scrape it off using a metal scraper or wire brush. Wash them down with sugar soap or a strong detergent solution.
Cleaning usually only involves washing all the surfaces with a rag and warm water. Give your kitchen cupboards a new lease of life by giving them a lick of paint. The result is a chalky finish thats hardwearing enough to handle knocks and frequent wipe-downs.
Take an orbital sander to cabinet surfaces you plan on painting and sand them down until. You can easily update a piece of wood furniture with paint. Sand the surface of the wood until its smooth then.
Do not rush let the paint completely cure. Prepare the cupboard surfaces for painting. Theres no need for a primer or topcoat for wooden or melamine cupboards.
