If your cabinets have seen better days and chips, dents, or scuffs have become an eyesore, cabinet painting in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland could be just what you need.
Repairing these problem areas can restore the beauty and style of your kitchen, and doesn’t have to be overly stressful or expensive either.
It all starts with choosing the right products, methods, and professionals to help you in the process. While some minor fixes can be handled with DIY, in most cases it pays to leave your cabinet finishes in the hands of the pros.
Do-it-yourself touch-up painting can run the risk of ending up with a less than flawless finish. So if your cabinets need repaired and restored, call our team!
Here are some of the go-to methods and best practices we recommend when touch-up painting cabinets.
Cabinet Prep
- Take careful consideration to clean your cabinet surfaces first with warm water and gentle soap. Doing so removes buildup, grease, and dirt that can interfere with the finish.
- Completely dry the cabinet surfaces prior to painting.
- Point out any problem areas like dents or scratches and lightly sand them using medium grit sandpaper. This helps paint stick to the surface better.
- Apply primer so the paint can bond smoothly to your cabinets.
Applying Paint
- Carefully match the paint to the existing color.
- Apply the paint in thin, even layers. Use the right tools, like foam brushes, spray applicators, or touch-up pens.
- Avoid putting the paint on too thick. Apply it in even, light strokes.
- Let each layer of paint dry completely before applying the next one.
Finishing Touches
- Blend the touch up areas with the rest of the finish using a soft feather technique.
- Apply and cure a clear coat finish to help protect the newly painted surfaces.
- Care for your newly painted cabinets with routine, gentle cleaning.
Taking a little extra time goes a long way to make sure the areas you repair on your cabinets blend well with the rest of the surface and won’t chip or peel more in the future.
For deeper or more extensive damage, deeper sanding and patching may be necessary. This is something a professional cabinet painter can help do for you.
Are your painted cabinets in need of repair? Schedule an estimate with N-Hance of Greater Baltimore County today. We look forward to serving you!