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Cabinet Painting ACHIEVES THAT WOW FACTOR AT A REASONABLE PRICE Refinishing cabinets is an update that offers a big impact for your kitchen or bathroom However attempts to refinish cabinets by someone that isn t properly trained can easily go wrong and deliver poor results With the help of this Cabinet Painting Guide you ll have all of the necessary information to make an educated decision about painting any cabinets in your home

What You ll Learn 1 COST PROJECT TIMELINE Why Should You Opt To Paint Your Cabinets How Long Will The Project Take What Affects The Timing What Is The Average Cost And What Affects That 2 PAINT OPTIONS What Does Professional Set Up Protection Look Like What Is The Best Paint To Use Spray Painting vs Brush Painting 3 LIVING WITHOUT A KITCHEN 5 Tips For Living Without Kitchen Access Let s Go

Just because your cabinets once were in your kitchen doesn t mean they can t be repurposed and used elsewhere in your home From using them as the base of a new desk to adding built in storage in the basement the options are endless Darker colored cabinets were very popular a few years ago but now make some kitchens feel too small and stuffy Many people paint their cabinets because they think their cabinets look dated compared to the rest of their home and they want a fresh new look In the case that your cabinets are still fully functional but could use a little TLC painting them is a great option It will add years of life to your cabinets and leave your space looking brand new especially with a color change In many historic New England homes the original cabinets may still be in great shape because they were built with integrity Painting these unique cabinets is a great way to maintain your home s character and enhance its original charm

Before you dive into a cabinet painting project in the hub of your home it s important to know how many days you ll be without full kitchen access Planning carefully for a project like this is essential to limit the disruption and reduce the number of days required to perform the work At Tom Curren Companies our average kitchen cabinet repainting project takes 4 days Of course like all home improvement projects this answer is subject to a long list of variables However at the minimum you should plan for about 4 days to be without your kitchen

The size of your kitchen and the layout plays a large factor in how long it may take to complete If you have a large open kitchen with many cabinet faces and styles this may take longer than a closed off kitchen with fewer standard cabinets Galley kitchens are easier to set up because there are fewer open walls or door frames to seal off from dust Some painters spend more time planning and are able to execute their plans down to every last detail Lack of prior planning and agreement expectations around scheduling is absolutely the number 2 client complaint we hear about the experience of having work done in their home right behind the quality of work at 1 Some painters just work faster than others having confidence that your painters are not slacking on the job is important The project will undoubtedly go faster if you have a team working together on your project instead of one person who is worried about painting your cabinets while simultaneously running their business Some painters start a job at a set time in the morning and work straight through the afternoon while others may start a job on time but drop off to finish a different job they were on before yours Find out their work schedule there s a big difference between 8am 5pm and 10am 2pm

What Is The Average Cost As most answers in the home improvement world the average cost of cabinet painting depends on many factors the size of the kitchen the quality of the original cabinets the layout of the room and if multiple colors are involved The TCC Team has been painting kitchens and cabinets for over 36 years and our experience is that the average client will need to spend anywhere between 8 000 to 12 000 to achieve beautiful finishes and a durable job One of the most important driving cost factors is how much set up and preparation is required It s really important to have that separation setup and in place before the job starts otherwise dust and fumes will permeate the whole house and you won t be pleased An open layout requires more set up and preparation time in order to isolate the paint area from the rest of the home So if that s your home plan for that to add additional expense to the project WHAT DOES PROPER SETUP LOOK LIKE

Protect all lighting fixtures exposed ceiling features like speakers alarms or vents Seal off all doorways hallways with plastic wrap painters tape adding zipper walls for access Cover and seal exposed appliances and cabinet openings with plastic wrap painters tape Lay rosin paper on all exposed floors covering every inch up to the baseboards tape down

Repainting will give you the same wow factor at a fraction of the cost of new cabinets that is if it s done with the right materials If you are planning to have your cabinets painted what is the best paint to use We hate to say it but it depends It depends largely on if you ll be repainting the cabinets yourself or if you ll opt to hire a professional to do it for you The answer is vastly different from that of a job being done using expensive spray equipment with trained pros on site compared to you with your brushes as a DIY project no offense For brushing on the paint yourself I recommend using the Benjamin Moore Advance products The primer applies easily is very forgiving and dries quickly The Advance products come in all colors various sheens and are well priced If you ll be hiring a contractor like Tom Curren Companies for the project there are other paint options to consider Meet with a home consultant to see what s right for you

F t application process multiple coats can be applied in a single day Faster Provides a from the factory like finish leaving smoother coverage Ability to apply lacquer finishes which are harder than alkyd paints High gloss finishes look better More durable finish so better ROI long term O Overspray do it wrong and paint goes everywhere More preparation time to mask and protect adjacent areas Much greater entry cost if its a DIY project Not appropriate for inexperienced painters N t as much set up required as with spray painting Not Good outcome with right tools brushes Easily applied by most professional painters Can be done in small spaces Possibly less disruption for the homeowner The job will require less paint so less paint material cost Y ll likely see brush strokes levelling of the finish is the biggest You ll complaint The required dry time between coats is longer so the job takes longer Your kitchen will be out of service longer The paints available don t dry as hard as lacquer

Painting by brush has been a standard for hundreds of years and fabulous finishes can be achieved using this time proven method of applying paints and finishes Achieving good coverage and levelling is the challenge when working with a brush As with everything there are paint brushes of a very wide variety and quality So choosing the right brushes to use is important The key question is what bristle should be matched with which paint Generally oil based paint is used when painting cabinets by brush The baseline brush is the varnish brush and is a white colored bristle commonly sold in most paint stores More elegant finishes or fine finishes are achieved by using boar or sable bristle brushes

Most people agree that a sprayed on finish provides the highest quality result and the lowest cost on cabinets and fine woodwork The spraying process allows for application of a primer and multiple thin finish coats of high quality materials which can be mixed all colors and alkyd or lacquer The hardness of the finish is unsurpassed by other methods We spray paint cabinets using alkyd materials and airless or HVLP sprayers using fine finish tips These spray machines need to be meticulously cleaned and maintained before during and after every job The HVLP type machines required to do a fine finish job on cabinets as opposed to those used for the outside of your house will cost anywhere from 2 000 8 000 all in So it s probably not a good idea to run out and buy one if you re just trying to freshen up your kitchen cabinets But if you do make sure you practice at someone else s house first

Now that you re familiar with cabinet painting we re sure you re excited to get started as soon as possible After all the cabinets of your dreams is less than a week away Before you have your kitchen cabinets painted be sure to review our Surviving Without Your Kitchen Checklist with tips and tricks for keeping you and your family happy for the few days you ll have limited access to your kitchen If you have any questions or would like to explore a cabinet painting project please email us at cabinetpainting tomcurrencompanies com

1 Create a temporary substitute kitchen in a low traffic area Consider a small fold out table where you can place small appliances such as your microwave hot plate water boiler and coffee maker so you can prepare meals easily This will give you options when it comes to preparing food 2 Pack away items that are rarely used breakables valuables and larger appliances Some things you should keep within easy reach are good knives microwaveable containers a few cups plates and bowls and food storage containers Don t forget to pack your most commonly used spices 3 As much as you will want to avoid dishes altogether during the remodel there will be the inevitable dish or two It s important to designate alternative spots to wash your dishes Consider using your bathtub small bathroom sink or setting up a small bin as a wash area outside 4 Stocking up on paper plates and plastic utensils will help to make your life easier during the project When you do not have water or do not want to deal with messy dishes disposable utensils will offer you the convenience you need Remember to recycle after 5 Sometimes it s just the easiest option to order takeout Use this as a time to try out some new local restaurants A stash of nonperishable snacks will also come in handy when you are starving but are not in a position to cook a full meal

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