The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where you are going to be spending lots of time with your friends and family making meals and enjoying each other’s company. So, you want to make sure that it feels like the right space for you.
If you are looking to give your kitchen an updated look, one of the most important elements of a kitchen remodel is what’s at the center of every kitchen – the cabinets. And if you are thinking of completing this updated look by painting your cabinets, there are a few common mistakes you should work hard to avoid in order to achieve the beautiful results you’re envisioning.
#1 – Selecting the wrong color.
One of the most common cabinet painting mistakes is choosing a color that’s too trendy. You want to keep your cabinets a versatile, neutral color that won’t go out of style – like a natural wood stain or a neutral custom color – then add fun pops of color in less permanent ways.
Through rugs, dishes, curtains, and other less permanent ways, you can still include your personal style throughout the room.
#2 – Ignoring square footage.
When considering the color of your cabinets, it’s important to consider the square footage of your space when selecting a cabinet color. Dark colors have the tendency to make tiny spaces feel smaller, while lighter colors make small kitchens feel bigger. Depending on the size of your kitchen, you will want to bring that into your consideration.
#3 – Unrealistic expectations for how long it will take.
Most go-getters assume that painting kitchen cabinets yourself is an easy task that you can knock out in an afternoon. Unfortunately, the truth is, that this is a project that typically takes a solid week of extensive effort to get the job done. By having a professional cabinet refinishing company paint your cabinets, you can save time to ensure that the job is done right.
#4 – Not cleaning the cabinets properly.
As much as you’ll want to jump right into the painting portion of the project, prep work is one of the most important steps in the cabinet painting process. Before you even think about starting to sand or paint, it’s crucial that you remove any and all grease, oils, wax, and dirt completely from your cabinet prior to painting. This will ensure that the paint and primer will go on evenly and stick to the doors. Professionals at N-Hance of Palm Beach & Martin County always use our proprietary cleaning solution first to make sure your cabinets are a clean canvas before painting.
#5 – Not using the best paint and primer for cabinets.
Did you know that there are paints specifically designed for walls and shouldn’t be used on cabinets? Most painters use primer and latex paint that’s meant for walls, but not durable enough for cabinets. Specialist cabinet painters like N-Hance use specific cabinet primer that stops bleed-through, blocks stains, and leaves a rock-hard, durable finish. We also use an acrylic-polyurethane blend that won’t chip or peel. Our technique won’t leave behind brush strokes or drips, and your cabinets will be ready to use immediately with our instant-cure UV technology.
Cabinet Painting In Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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