I’m not sure why but I’m sooo excited it’s J I’m not sure why but I’m sooo excited it’s June! It feels like a new chapter, a new month to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate the beauty that’s around us. 
Besides our new patio setup, the porch is my favorite spot to sit on those warm sunny days. Cheers to a great month ahead ☀️
Photography: @marshallbuilding 
#porchdecor #porchlife #frontporch #summer #renovation #homeimprovement #outdoor #plants #porchplants
I don’t know about you but the day after Memoria I don’t know about you but the day after Memorial Day means Summer’s here 😎☀️ With the weather getting warmer and June a day away, it’s time to sit outside and enjoy the outdoors! 
I may add more things like an outdoor rug but setting up my patio has me excited for the many meals we’ll enjoy out here! 
I purchased this patio dining set on FB marketplace but I found it online and have it linked on my @shop.ltk 
For all the sources follow my shop @paintingbythepenny 
#ltkhome #summerpatio #patiodiningset #patio #patiodining #outdoordining #patiofurniture #grillingseason
Upgrade your space with a VMAT! I’m impressed wi Upgrade your space with a VMAT! I’m impressed with how easy it is to clean which makes it perfect for my porch! Use code jmunoz10 at checkout. Link in bio for more designs!  @vmathome #porchdecor #homedecor #spring decor #doormats #vmathome
When your kid is always leaving the light on lol. When your kid is always leaving the light on lol.
Follow and shop all of our home makeovers and transformation items on the @ltkshop @paintingbythepenny 
#homedecor #ltkhome #homedecorinspo #homedecorblogger #diyhome #diyideas #diydecor #homemakeovers #hometransformations #shopltk
Bathroom Vanity DIY Adding these dowels paired w Bathroom Vanity DIY 
Adding these dowels paired with the English Chestnut wood stain made all the difference!! I still can't believe how different the bathroom vanity looks. It definitely helped transform the bathroom! 
#bathroomideas #bathroomrenovation #bathroomupgrades #bathroomupgrade #bathroompainting #benjaminmoore #benjaminmoorepaint #benjaminmoorepaints
Part two of my Bathroom Vanity DIY! This was one o Part two of my Bathroom Vanity DIY! This was one of those DIYs that I came into without a plan but I had a vision and I think it was executed nicely! I love how it turned out! 💚
#bathroomideas #bathroomrenovation #bathroomupgrades #bathroomupgrade #bathroompainting #benjaminmoore #benjaminmoorepaint #benjaminmoorepaints
This Vanity DIY was inspired by my dining table th This Vanity DIY was inspired by my dining table that I refinished last year. I got some questions about the step-by-step process so I figured I’d make it its own separate post.
Any questions? Drop them below 
#bathroomideas #bathroomrenovation #bathroomupgrades #bathroomupgrade #bathroompainting #benjaminmoore #benjaminmoorepaint #benjaminmoorepaints
The power of paint! 🙌🏼 When we first moved i The power of paint! 🙌🏼 When we first moved in 6 years ago the first thing we did in this bathroom was get rid of the peach color paint and went with a neutral beige. Now, I went bold with a moody color and painted the ceiling and trim as well. To watch this bathroom evolve while still keeping the same layout has been so much fun! 
Paint color: @benjaminmoore Intrigue 
#bathroomideas #bathroomrenovation #bathroomupgrades #bathroomupgrade #bathroompainting #benjaminmoore #benjaminmoorepaint #benjaminmoorepaints
Starting this Mother’s Day weekend admiring all Starting this Mother’s Day weekend admiring all the hard work that went into this quick makeover. There’s nothing better than bringing your ideas to life ✨
Have a glorious weekend 💕
✨Shop the bathroom sources on the @shop.ltk app here https://ltk.app.link/OsQIqfXGKzb or tap on the link in bio and scroll down to my LTK shop 
#bathroomideas #bathroomrenovation #bathroomupgrades #bathroomupgrade #bathroompainting #benjaminmoore #benjaminmoorepaint #bathroommakeover #benjaminmoorepaints #ltkhome
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DIY Projects, Interior Design · July 26, 2021

How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets

This is what the kitchen cabinets looked like before 

With the cost of everything going up we find ourselves doing more DIY projects. Painting kitchen cabinets being one of them. The kitchen cabinets in our rental property were in pretty good shape so why not save some money and give them an updated look? Full disclaimer! It’s a daunting task to say the least. I personally do not enjoy painting kitchen cabinets (painting furniture is more of my thing 😉) but its so worth it! Will I do it again? Yes! Am I going to be happy doing it? Probably not 😅 but it’ll save me money and transform the space! That alone is worth the work!

Like everything else, prep work is so important. I can’t emphasize how crucial it is. If you don’t take anything away from reading this post just be sure to take this one thing….PREP BEFORE PAINT! Not only does it play a huge role in kitchen cabinets but also in painting just about anything. Check out my post on things to consider before painting furniture.

Here’s what you’ll need to do to successfully paint kitchen cabinets and give your kitchen an updated look!

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

1. Remove Cabinet Doors, Drawers, and Hardware 

When removing the cabinet doors be sure to label them. You can simply use painters tape and number or letter them leaving one piece inside the cabinet and one on the door. This way you will know where the doors go when you are ready to put them back. 

I have seen people just write the number directly on the cabinet where the hinges go. 

If you are reusing your hardware be sure to place them in a zip lock bag so you won’t lose any. Keep them all together. This includes all your pulls, knobs, and hinges. If you are reusing your hinges be sure to label them as well. I have learned from working on furniture that sometimes when you don’t use the same hinge the door will not be aligned.

Since we were going to center the upper cabinets with the window we decided to remove them completely and work on them while they were off.

2. Clean

Make sure to clean the cabinets well. You can use Krud Kutter and/or a TSP solution.

 

You want to be sure to remove all of the dirt and grime off the surface. Krud Kutter does a pretty great job at removing grease.

3. Fill holes 

Inspect all of the surfaces for any holes or gauges that you may want to repair before sanding. For smaller holes, use any wood filler. For bigger damages Bondo or Kwikwood work very well. 

If you are using the same hardware you do not need to fill any holes. If you choose new hardware, make sure the measurement is the same and it has the same screw pattern. For a different size or screw pattern you would have to fill in one of the holes and drill another one to fit the new size.

The original cabinets didn’t have any knobs or pulls on them so we drilled holes to fit the new hardware we purchased. I like to shop on Amazon for hardware. They have great deals on bulk hardware like the knobs we purchased for these cabinets here.

4. Protect your surfaces

Use painters tape and a drop cloth to protect countertops, walls, and soffits. Sometimes I’m too lazy to tape but it saves you time when painting and avoids messes. So be sure not to skip this step! 

5. Sand

Lightly sand the cabinets with a 120grit sanding block. When sanding, go with the grain. 

You can also do a deglosser. We didn’t use this Jasco Sander Deglosser but I have heard great things about it. It can be done instead of sanding. It roughens out the finish so that your paint will adhere well to the surface. If you have filled any holes then you would have to sand those areas to smooth the surface.

6. Prime

After sanding, it is time to Prime. Primer allows the paint to adhere to the surface. Usually one coat is good (I always like to do 2 coats) but if you have dark cabinets I highly recommend at least two coats. This will avoid any discoloration on your paint finish.

I use Zinsser B-I-N Primer. It is one of my favorite primers to use before painting. 

Place your cabinet doors on Painter’s Pyramids to hold it off the table that way you can prime and paint the sides.

Once its dried turn the door over and paint the other side. Be sure to go with the grain. You can use a brush for the details and a roller for the bigger flat surfaces. Lightly sand to smooth before painting using a sanding sponge (220 grit). 

Be sure to vacuum and use a tack cloth to remove all of the sanding dust.  

Primer after 1 coat 

7. Paint

Use an acrylic latex based paint. You can do a semi-gloss or a satin finish. I like a satin finish. A high gloss finish will show a lot of imperfections and a flat finish makes it difficult to clean.

You can use the tripods to paint your cabinet doors just like you did to prime them or you can spray them if able to.

We put together this makeshift system to hang the cabinets doors and spray. We predrilled small holes on the TOP of the upper cabinets and the BOTTOM of the lowers and we hung them using 7/8 inch cup hooks. When you place your cabinet doors back you won’t be able to see the tiny holes since its on the top of the uppers and the bottom of the lowers.

We used our Homeright paint sprayer to spray the doors and used a roller to paint the rest of the cabinets.

8. Protect your finish with a polycrylic 

After your paint is completely dried, apply a water based polyurethane. I like to use Minwax water based polycrylic. Oil based polyurethane yellows over time so stick with a water based poly. I like to do at least three coats of polycrylic. Make sure to allow poly to dry well. Lightly sand in between coats using a sanding block (220grit). Sanding in between coats allows the polycrylic to adhere to itself. It can be brushed or sprayed. When spraying, I like to use a strainer to avoid any clumps from being sprayed on. 

Once the polycrylic is dry, you can place your hinges, cabinets doors, and hardware back on. We drilled new hardware on as I previously mentioned and added concealed hinges. I will share more on the concealed hinges soon! Once all your hardware is back up you can enjoy your new kitchen! 

We painted the cabinets Sherwin Williams Iron Ore. It makes such a big difference! A lot of work but totally worth it! Happy Painting!!

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Comments

  1. Savannah says

    July 28, 2021 at 2:36 pm

    They turned out beautifully! I’ve wanted green kitchen cabinets for so long. Saving this for when we move!

    Reply
    • Joanna says

      July 28, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      Thank you! Yes do it! its totally worth it. Green cabinets sound amazing 😍

      Reply
  2. Kimberly says

    May 28, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    Did you use regular satin interior paint or a cabinet, door and trim enamel? I’m confused. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Joanna says

      May 28, 2022 at 11:14 pm

      Hi! I used regular latex paint 🙂

      Reply
  3. Pamela Sanford says

    June 4, 2022 at 12:01 pm

    Hello

    My kitchen cabinets were recently painted in April. The painter touched up in several areas and now the panel finish is streaked in several areas.

    I would like to apply another coat on the doors and add the polycrylic coat as your recommended. I would like to use a brush and/ roller. Can you please recommend a type of roller and brush as well as brush size and roller nap?

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Joanna says

      June 6, 2022 at 10:20 pm

      Hi Pamela! Here’s a great article I recently read thats super helpful when rolling cabinets. I sprayed mine but if I had to roll which I perfer over brushing, Jenna Sue tested a few rollers on cabinets and its so helpful! Heres the link https://www.jennasuedesign.com/the-best-paint-rollers-for-cabinets/

      Reply
  4. Albat says

    November 4, 2022 at 8:41 am

    Thanks for share……..

    Reply
    • Joanna says

      November 4, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Megri says

    November 11, 2022 at 7:15 am

    Nice post…………..

    Reply
    • Joanna says

      November 14, 2022 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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I’m not sure why but I’m sooo excited it’s J I’m not sure why but I’m sooo excited it’s June! It feels like a new chapter, a new month to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate the beauty that’s around us. 
Besides our new patio setup, the porch is my favorite spot to sit on those warm sunny days. Cheers to a great month ahead ☀️
Photography: @marshallbuilding 
#porchdecor #porchlife #frontporch #summer #renovation #homeimprovement #outdoor #plants #porchplants
I don’t know about you but the day after Memoria I don’t know about you but the day after Memorial Day means Summer’s here 😎☀️ With the weather getting warmer and June a day away, it’s time to sit outside and enjoy the outdoors! 
I may add more things like an outdoor rug but setting up my patio has me excited for the many meals we’ll enjoy out here! 
I purchased this patio dining set on FB marketplace but I found it online and have it linked on my @shop.ltk 
For all the sources follow my shop @paintingbythepenny 
#ltkhome #summerpatio #patiodiningset #patio #patiodining #outdoordining #patiofurniture #grillingseason
Upgrade your space with a VMAT! I’m impressed wi Upgrade your space with a VMAT! I’m impressed with how easy it is to clean which makes it perfect for my porch! Use code jmunoz10 at checkout. Link in bio for more designs!  @vmathome #porchdecor #homedecor #spring decor #doormats #vmathome
When your kid is always leaving the light on lol. When your kid is always leaving the light on lol.
Follow and shop all of our home makeovers and transformation items on the @ltkshop @paintingbythepenny 
#homedecor #ltkhome #homedecorinspo #homedecorblogger #diyhome #diyideas #diydecor #homemakeovers #hometransformations #shopltk
Bathroom Vanity DIY Adding these dowels paired w Bathroom Vanity DIY 
Adding these dowels paired with the English Chestnut wood stain made all the difference!! I still can't believe how different the bathroom vanity looks. It definitely helped transform the bathroom! 
#bathroomideas #bathroomrenovation #bathroomupgrades #bathroomupgrade #bathroompainting #benjaminmoore #benjaminmoorepaint #benjaminmoorepaints
Part two of my Bathroom Vanity DIY! This was one o Part two of my Bathroom Vanity DIY! This was one of those DIYs that I came into without a plan but I had a vision and I think it was executed nicely! I love how it turned out! 💚
#bathroomideas #bathroomrenovation #bathroomupgrades #bathroomupgrade #bathroompainting #benjaminmoore #benjaminmoorepaint #benjaminmoorepaints
This Vanity DIY was inspired by my dining table th This Vanity DIY was inspired by my dining table that I refinished last year. I got some questions about the step-by-step process so I figured I’d make it its own separate post.
Any questions? Drop them below 
#bathroomideas #bathroomrenovation #bathroomupgrades #bathroomupgrade #bathroompainting #benjaminmoore #benjaminmoorepaint #benjaminmoorepaints
The power of paint! 🙌🏼 When we first moved i The power of paint! 🙌🏼 When we first moved in 6 years ago the first thing we did in this bathroom was get rid of the peach color paint and went with a neutral beige. Now, I went bold with a moody color and painted the ceiling and trim as well. To watch this bathroom evolve while still keeping the same layout has been so much fun! 
Paint color: @benjaminmoore Intrigue 
#bathroomideas #bathroomrenovation #bathroomupgrades #bathroomupgrade #bathroompainting #benjaminmoore #benjaminmoorepaint #benjaminmoorepaints
Starting this Mother’s Day weekend admiring all Starting this Mother’s Day weekend admiring all the hard work that went into this quick makeover. There’s nothing better than bringing your ideas to life ✨
Have a glorious weekend 💕
✨Shop the bathroom sources on the @shop.ltk app here https://ltk.app.link/OsQIqfXGKzb or tap on the link in bio and scroll down to my LTK shop 
#bathroomideas #bathroomrenovation #bathroomupgrades #bathroomupgrade #bathroompainting #benjaminmoore #benjaminmoorepaint #bathroommakeover #benjaminmoorepaints #ltkhome
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