Are your kitchen cabinets looking old, dated, or worn out? Luckily, you have many options when it comes up updating your cabinets. You might even be considering totally replacing them. However, the hefty price tag (not to mention the supply shortage), can cut into your budget. You might be thinking, “Can I just paint my cabinets?”
DIY cabinet painting seems like a great way to get the cabinets you dream of without a huge price tag. However, there are a lot of ways that cabinet painting can go wrong. Here are some things to consider when planning to paint your cabinets.
Is Cabinet Painting Really That Easy?
While cabinet painting may be the most affordable way to change the look of your cabinets, it’s not all that easy to tackle on your own. Just like many other home improvement projects, painting your cabinets requires a lot of prep work. Unfortunately, you can’t just slap a coat of paint on and expect the magazine-quality results you’re looking for. Making mistakes when painting your cabinets can end up costing you even more than it would have cost to get a professional to do it right in the first place.
What are Some Common Cabinet Painting Mistakes?
If you miss or rush any steps in cabinet painting, you open up the opportunity for mistakes and a less-than-perfect finish. For instance, if you don’t sand your cabinets, it will be difficult for the primer and paint to stick. This can result in the paint peeling and/or chipping, instead of the durable results you want.
If you don’t clean your cabinets correctly before you sand, all that dirt and grime will get ground into the wood. These contaminants will prevent paint from properly sticking, which again, makes your cabinets more vulnerable to issues with peeling, chipping, and other damage.
Another common mistake? Not patching scratches, dents, and other damage. If you don’t, these flaws will be underscored and even more apparent with new paint. Likewise, if you do patch, but handle it incorrectly, there will be uneven bumps that catch your eye every time you walk into your kitchen.
It’s harder to fix these mistakes after cabinet painting and can end up costing more in the long run. And that’s not to mention the amount of time and effort that a DIY project takes, especially if you have to redo it shorter after.
Consider a Professional Cabinet Painter or Refinisher Instead
Tackling this project on your own is tempting and you may feel like it will be more affordable. However, you might not get the final look you want. This could turn into either living with cabinets you don’t love or dealing with expensive repairs.
A cabinet painting professional, on the other hand, can provide the flawless results you want. They know what products and tools to use, from paints and primers to rollers, sprayers, cleaning agents, and more. They also have access to commercial-grade supplies you won’t find on local store shelves. These produce impeccable results that are tough to achieve on your own.
Also, a cabinet painting professional will be able to recommend options for you. You might have your heart set on black cabinets, for instance. But if your floors are dark and your space is small, it can make your kitchen seem even more crowded. A cabinet painter understands how the light reflects and which colors will look best in your space, opening it up and achieving the look you’re aiming for.
In addition, cabinet painters use equipment and techniques that enable them to achieve a factory-like finish. Your cabinets will look smooth and beautiful and also last longer. So while the upfront investment is more than taking a DIY approach, you’ll get better, more durable results which will save money over the long haul.
Call N-Hance for a Free Quote
At N-Hance of Central Nassau County, we use proprietary cabinet painting and refinishing products and processes to restore beauty and sophistication to cabinets. We can finish the job in just a few days and will deliver a completely transformed space without a big disruption to your busy life.
Part of this is due to our state-of-the-art Lightspeed® Nano system. It allows us to cure your cabinets instantly. It also leads to a rock-hard finish that’s strong and long-lasting.
When it comes to colors, we offer 12 popular ones to choose from or can match any sample you provide. If you’re not sure what color to choose, we can work with you to help you make selections you love.
Best of all, once you’re done deciding, all you have to do is clean out your cabinets and lead us to your kitchen. We’ll handle every detail of the cabinet painting project, start to finish, while you go about your day. Once we’re done, we’ll also inspect it carefully, together with you, to ensure you are thrilled with the final results.
If you’re ready for a transformed space with our cabinet painting service, call N-Hance of Central Nassau County at 516-766-2939 today to set up a FREE design consultation.