Simple and Easy to Follow Steps to Refurbish the Old Cabinets and Drawers

You desire to give new aesthetics to your kitchen space, but you are finding the expenses of remaking it too high. You need not worry. Refinishing the cabinets will fulfill two goals for you. Firstly, it will remove any ill-fitting, or broken, or chipped cabinets. Secondly, it will provide you with a somewhat brand-new design at a much cheaper price.

You might have looked for the best kitchen contractor to accomplish this task in the North Vancouver area and would have found multiple suggestions. Two of the most experienced veterans in the area with 2 decades of experience are 5 Day Kitchens and Heilman Renovations. Their premium designing will refinish your kitchen cabinets give them a completely renewed and attractive look.

Steps to follow in refurbishing your existing cabinets

Preparation is the key to accomplishing the refinishing task. You must equip yourself with the materials and tools required for the tasks at hand such as sandpaper, paintbrushes, paint, tack cloth, primer, thinner, cordless drill, protective gear, and a good pair of latex gloves.

Once you are ready with all the essential equipment in hand, start prepping the space by removing the drawers and doors, clean them, and cover the interiors of the cabinets, appliances, and backsplashes with a plastic cover. Tape the switchboards and cover the countertop and floor with either canvas cloth or builder’s paper.

After all the prep work is done, follow these steps to refurbish and create a new kitchen design:

1.     Degreasing:

• After many years of usage, layers of grease tend to accumulate on the surface of the doors even after regular cleaning.
• Start with scraping any food residues and follow-up with a quick wash with regular soapy water.
• For a thicker greasy layer, mix TSP cleaner with warm water. Dip a sponge in the prepared liquid mixture and wipe all the greased surfaces.
• Leave the cabinets to dry completely and then move on to the next step.

2.     Sand the cabinets:

• Begin with low to medium grit sandpaper and work up to a higher number for a smoother finish.
• A good number to start with is #100 and move up to #220.
• You can use a #320 sandpaper for giving a glass-like smoothness to the surface of the cabinets.
• For smoothening out the grooves, use a foam-based sanding pad.
• Most of us want to escape this step and end up with a gross result. If you do not wish to do it yourself, hire a kitchen company and let the experts handle the task with ease.

3.     Apply primer and paint:

• Use 2 coats of the primer to achieve a dust-free smooth result.
• Choose the right primer that adheres well to the surface.
• Use a brush or a roller and paint uniformly with acrylic or enamel paint.
• It is best to sand after priming and even between two coats of paint to get a truly professional look.
• Allow the paint to dry completely before screwing the cabinets back to their place.
• Remove the tapes and the plastic covers to achieve the desired kitchen renovation

You can take a final look and see if any touch-up is needed before removing the covers from the countertop and the floor. Give a final round of cleaning and sip your coffee in a brand-new space.