Painting Kitchen Cabinets

[Galit11111]

Hey! I don't feel like hauling my doors out to the garage, I do live in Canada and it's still very cold. So, is there a problem with dust in the kitchen while sanding and how do you deal with it? thx

[betterpaths]

Great tips, well presented!

[ozehartz]

Did you get a good deal on that colour paint ? because ask the builder painted with it as well.

[marksamuelson323]

I liked both ask the builders painting kitchen cabinet video and this one, both I found very helpful and well done. This one I found a bit more informative, though ask the builders I found more enjoyable to watch, it had much better music, also I liked the part where he said he's a power freak or something, and a female said in the background wryly yeah you are,.. was that you?

[dlfechner]

You did such a good job on this video. I made notes and now I am ready to follow these steps. Thank you !!

[worldsbestathlete]

you get a nicer finish if you use a sponge roller for the flats then feather out the stipple with an ox hair brush....looks like glass..

good vid though

[lmmarzo15]

I WANT THIS GIRL IN MY HOUSE

[hunclemike]

Better tips: Use a bonding primer like Stix primer, use a whizz roller with smooth nap for primer and top coats. If you don't paint, using oil is very tough. Benj. Moore Aura is easier to work with and very durable,water based with low VOC's

[Vivid101]

To the ladies man below me: It's "you're" moron...

I'm doing this project next week. Good info...

[missadele11]

i'd have to paint the inside aswell, it would drive me crazy. really helpful video.

[hung0sowell]

damnn your hott,can i take you out on a date

[wifeandmum]

Thank you so much for your video. I have a question. My cabinets are not indented. They are just plain flat. Is there anything I can do with them to give them a nice design, or to give them some more style after I paint them? Will a painted design like you made in this video still look nice? Thanks!

[askthedecorator]

Yes, it will. You could also paint a border around the cabinets to make it look like they have depth. If you want the cabinets to actually have more character, you could attach some moulding to them before painting.

[askthedecorator]

Don't remove the laminate. It will end in a nightmare. Instead glue the laminate back on so that it is very tight and clean. You don't want any gaps or peeling. Then use the liquid deglosser and follow the steps in the video. As for the paint, make sure you use an oil based primer and oil based paint because laminate is plastic and is very slippery. As a result, you need the stickier paint to make sure it stays on. I wish you the best of luck!

[seagirl1481]

I have cabinets with a laminate finish. The laminate finish peels off. Should I peel and sand all the finish off before painting or use the solution in the video? Thanks in advanced

[passionateaboutmusic]

Ok, my husband painted our kitchen cabinets and it was a disaster. The paint store guy didn't tell him he had to use a primer....hey, we didn't know...firsttimers. Anyway, so now they are painted and peeling. I want to repaint. What do I do when the cabinet already has paint on it? HELP! ( I don't trust paint store guys anymore =\ )

[askthedecorator]

I'm so sorry to hear that! You must first remove the paint using a paint stripper. Once the paint is completely removed, clean the cabinets. Then prime and paint. I wish you the best of luck!

[carabasse12]

Another question here, after first thanking you for the detailed explanation and steps, really helpful. anyways, I have a old oak cabinets that I'd like to re-stain with a different color stain, not interested in paint as of yet, would the same process work same way as well for removing the old stain and applying a new one, just with the de-glosser or do I need to sand and add more steps. Thanks in advance and cheers

[askthedecorator]

Unfortunately, no. You need to remove all of the paint before applying the stain.

[cabrillo24]

I love this segment; however, shouldn't we be sanding in between coast with really fine sandpaper to ensure a smooth finish?  One other question, do you paint the opposite side of the door as well?

[thetidewillturn]

Hey there I like it a lot how you totally made it look like new my favorite was the second one. I have a question is it ok to use spray paint for the color I want? I will use the liquid degloser and the primer but I just dont know if I will like to see the streakes I like the spray paint look what do you recomend?

[askthedecorator]

If you like the spray paint streak look, then I would suggest testing it out. Go to a used furniture store and purchase a cheap dresser or cabinet. Then bring it home, clean it, use liquid deglosser on it and then clean it again. Once you're finished, test out the spray paint. Before a professional faux painter starts a job, they always test out their technique. I hope that helps!

[eldetijuana]

Wow, smart and beautiful!!! would you marry me??? well what do you say?

[askthedecorator]

Thank you very much! You're far too kind. To be honest, at the moment I'm married to my work. But thanks for the offer. I'm flattered.

[eldetijuana]

That's ok,,, it's not the first time this happens,,, anyways, I want to congratulate you with for your videos, I hope to see you soon on HGTV. good luck.

[askthedecorator]

Thanks! I so greatly appreciate it! Have a very Happy Holiday!

[alfa01spotivo]

excellent

[smeyers44]

Megan,I Loved your video except I came across one problem that I think is common in alot of old homes. The doors I had were flat panel doors. My uncle who is a contractor recommended replacing them with good quality paint grade doors from Taylor Cabinet Door Company who sold me paint grade(hardwood maple)doors with hidden hinges and I really loved the end result. The question I have for you how can I make my countertops look as great as my cabinets without having to spend alot of money?

[askthedecorator]

I'm so glad to hear the cabinets turned out beautiful! Unfortunately, there is no easy way to makeover a countertop. My best advice would be to save up for the countertops you really want. If you don't want to wait and don't mind using tile, I would suggest going to a reclamation yard and looking at the used tile. You'll be surprised by the tile you find. Some of the old tiles have great character and look wonderful.

[cabrillo24]

I've recently seen on HGTV that this could be done, would require sanding and a primer.

[itsmeek]

Meghan- I have cheap wood cabinets at an investment property that the buyer wants painted to look like real wood. Right now they are painted white. What do you recommend? They DO NOT want me to tear out the cabinets like I told them I'd do and give them new ones since they are custom.

[askthedecorator]

That's a tough call. There are kits to help you get the faux bois (fake wood) look, but it's not easy. Plus, it takes some time. If you're up for the challenge you could always try it or hire a faux painter.

[bigcheese2879]

Hey Meghan, I just have a quick question about cabinet paint. I recently moved and the cabinets in the kitchen were wood, but the previous owner painted them white. I love the colors of light woods and would like to see that color on the cabinets again. My question to you is would you happen to know of any paint colors that would resemble light colored wood? Please help me.

[askthedecorator]

Because there's a wide variety of light wood colors, my best suggestion would be to get a stained wood sample you love. Take that with you to the paint store and select three paints that you think are closest to what you want. Take those paints home and paint them on a foam board, scrap piece of drywall, etc. Hang them up on your wall and notice how they look in different lights. You'll be surprised by how different paint colors look in your home compared to how they look in the store.

[fathertime14]

Meghan, you're beautiful and talented! When will you be hosting a show on HGTV??

Thanks for this video, it is great. I am going to start painting my own cabinets today and am using your video to guide me. I like the tip about the liquid deglosser. Thanks so much :)

[askthedecorator]

Thanks so much. You're too kind. I don't think I'll be on TV anytime soon at all. But I'm very glad the video was helpful!

[dbnum2]

Oh, and are you single Meghan?

[askthedecorator]

I'm unbelievably flattered by your question, but unfortunately at the moment, I'm fully committed to my work. I've been working hard creating more videos.

[dbnum2]

Hi Meghan,

Enjoyed the video. A huge help. Question though: I have older inexpensive cabinets in a rental property, and hired someone to paint them white. Unfortunately, it was latex paint that was used. So, I'd like to redo them quickly and inexpensively with oil based primer and paint. To do that, would I have to strip the latex? Or can i get by just applying both oil primer and paint over the now (not so good) latex? Thanks

[askthedecorator]

I'm glad the video helped. In general, you can paint oil based paint over latex. In an ideal world, you would only paint latex over latex paint. But if the latex was applied properly, you shouldn't have an problems. Just make sure you rough the cabinets up a bit and thoroughly wash them before painting. I hope that helps! Best wishes, Meghan

[stoogemanstooge]

lol is askthebuilder your grandpa or something? He painted the same cabinets....I must say your much cuter than he is!!!!

[askthedecorator]

Haha. No he is my dad, and you caught us.

[lbird133]

I used to work in a custom cabinet shop, and the only thing I would add is to say that you should lightly sand the primer after it dries with some 220 grit sandpaper. And like you said, make sure you get rid of the dust. I use a vacuum. Doing this will make the paint job much smoother.

[askthedecorator]

Thanks so much for the great advice! It is much appreciated.

Best wishes,

Meghan

[glvedio]

very2 nice vid..i like when you put on glove..

[NateDogg7282]

Megan, will you come over and help me paint my cabinets???

[askthedecorator]

Haha... If only I could. But I'm pretty sure you'll do a stellar job on your own. Good luck! -- Meghan

[TravyWavy06]

Who would paint those nice cabinets... thats aweful. Paint ruins the natural look of the wood.

[3goals4bonzai]

right,my wife and i were just saying that... i dont get it. can i just buy what you painted over/ruined? thats what i am looking for... natural wood.

[cabrillo24]

She was using this as an example of how you could bring color or update cabinets. I went from oak, to antique white with new nickle brushed hardware and will finish with a mocha glaze. Some people want to update their kitchens without paying $1000 + to have them refaced, or $5000+ to have them installed.

[seagirl1481]

I'm thinking of antique white, do you have a picture of how they came out?

[lifeteaches]

hallo, awesome videos in yaw channel.. go ahead

[s2000pill]

Hi,

I have honey color cabinets and want to go dark!!! Is this possible since u went from dark to purple? How hard to do a darker stain vs repaint

[askthedecorator]

Of course you can go dark. Both painting over the stain and staining your cabinets a different color will be lengthy projects. So it comes down to what look you would rather have. If you like seeing the natural wood grain, then it would be much smarter to stain the cabinets. If you would prefer a sleeker look in a flat-color finish, then paint is probably your best option.

[VonMaximo]

Using a fan to dry paint? Surely you'll be stiring up all the dust particals in the whole room and then blowing it onto the wet paint? I'd leave it dry naturally in my opinion.

[bellaladonna]

do you have to use oil-based primer, if you are using a water based paint?

[Aone1683]

No. It depends on the surface you want to apply the paint.

[prrolg]

I like to paint the inlay on the door first,then paint and lay off the the raised middle panel. Works either way but laying off is easier that way.

[sanwar11]

great job,could you please tell me how to paint a wood furniture step by step,or if you have a vedio on it please tell me.i will be very thankful.

[askthedecorator]

Joe,

Thank you very much. You can take any of my videos and post them to your site by copying the embedded tag and pasting that code into your post. That way you get to decide what you want on your site rather than me choosing. By the way, I visited your site. You're off to a good start, and I completely understand how rough it is to work for yourself.

Best wishes, Meghan

[kekambas79]

Jrizzo, Will the roller leave an orange-peel effect even though its an "high density" roller?

[Jrizzo72]

I'm a professional furniture repurposer. You should really use a high density contractors foam roller. you won't get brush strokes and it's twice as fast.

[prrolg]

Painters either use brush or spray to paint cabinets. Foam rollers are terrible for painting by my experience.

[askthedecorator]

Thanks so much for the input.

[PhillyTG]

Wow. Ridiculously hot and handy. Marry me?