Looking to remodel your kitchen by refacing or painting your cabinets? The thought of packing up your entire kitchen might seem daunting, but it’s necessary for professionals to work on your cabinets. Emptying out your cabinets and clearing clutter from the counters and the rest of the kitchen can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve compiled our best tips to simplify the kitchen cabinet painting prep process at N-Hance of Southeast Tennessee.

#1 Figure Out Storage

It’s easy to underestimate the amount of items stored in your kitchen cabinets. To simplify the process of moving everything back, it’s important to stay organized while moving things out and have a designated storage area for all your belongings. Whether it’s your dining room table or basement, find a suitable place to store everything from your kitchen.

#2 Plan on Paper and Plastic

Although some people may continue to use their dishes as usual, it can be quite inconvenient to use kitchenware that’s not in the kitchen. A better alternative would be to opt for paper plates and plastic utensils during this period. 

#3 Purchase Moving Supplies

If you’re not going anywhere, your dishes certainly are. It’s crucial to have adequate supplies ready so that fragile glassware, ceramics and other delicate dishes don’t shatter during transportation from the kitchen. Don’t forget to wrap delicate items carefully and pack everything with utmost care.

#4 Keep Your Silverware Organized

Why bother taking out and putting back all of your silverware when you can just lift the entire silverware drawer organizer out of the drawer? To keep everything in place until it’s time to put it back, wrap it up with plastic wrap for added convenience.

#5 Use Space Wisely

Kitchens are a treasure trove of items that can serve as excellent storage for other things during packing. You could use your slow cooker to hold utensils, or stash spice jars in a large bowl. This clever hack will help you save space in your temporary storage and make the moving process much smoother.

#6 Don’t Forget Your Countertops

Your countertops are likely occupied by larger appliances that you use on a daily basis, like your coffee maker or air fryer. To ensure uninterrupted use of these items while the rest of the kitchen is being packed, create a plan in advance.

#7 Clear the Floors

Even though you may not be redoing your floors, you will want to clear them off. Remove rugs and mats from the kitchen and make sure that there is a clear path from the door to the area being renovated for the crew to use. 

#8 Set Up A Temporary Kitchen

Unless you plan to dine out for every meal, you will want to set up a temporary place to prepare food. Try to plan simple meals that only use one appliance, like a grill (if it’s warm out) or a slow cooker to make meal prep easier and less messy. Also set up an area to wash any essential dishes, like the bathroom sink. 

Get Expert Help with Painting Kitchen Cabinets 

When you hire N-Hance of Southeast Tennessee, the only work you have to do is clear out your cabinets and drawers. We will do the rest.  For you, this means you can skip the cleaning, sanding, repairing, priming, painting, and so much more, all while we expertly transform your cabinets. You’ll get more beautiful and durable results, faster, with less frustration. 

One of the best parts of hiring N-Hance is that you won’t need to worry about having your kitchen out of commission for weeks at a time. Our kitchen cabinet painting projects are efficient and typically completed in 5 days or less. You’ll be able to avoid so many headaches and stresses when you trust our proven and professional kitchen cabinet painters in the Chattanooga, TN area in cities like Cleveland, Athens, and Alcoa.
Find out more about how we can make painting your kitchen cabinets so much easier. Call (423) 840-1974 to set up a FREE consultation.