Preparation
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Caulking kitchen cabinets
How we caulk oak kitchen cabinets prior to painting.
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Can you paint kitchen cabinets without sanding?
If you are painting cabinets that have never been installed or varnished you could paint without sanding however, we NEVER do that!
Preparing kitchen cabinets for paint
Before any cabinet painting we always follow these steps in this order.
If you do not follow these steps, the chances paint will chip easier, crack away from the wood are greater.
Caulking Kitchen Cabinets
The Art of Caulking Kitchen Cabinets
Beveling cabinet doors
Sanding the edges of cabinet doors and drawers requires special attention to detail
Caulking oak cabinets
When painting honey oak cabinets white, should you take extra steps to fill cracks and fill in the open grain?
Removing marks and indentations
Removing the old Pulls (handle) impressions from the old pulls in the wood.
Cleaning and degreasing cabinets
Before any cabinet painting begins... GREASE HAS TO BE REMOVED. De-greasers NEVER WORK. Sand sand sand before you paint.
Does Paint Chip?
Paint is paint, it will always chip if you hit it. Painted kitchen cabinets are no different than a car. If you hit a car with a frying pan, the paint will chip!
Preparing cabinets for painting
How to prepare kitchen cabinets for spray painting.