Of course no matter how easy it is to paint cabinets there has always been that pesky step of sanding.
Painting bathroom cabinets without sanding.
Because of the exceptional adhesion of this product full sanding may not be necessary for most clean paintable surfaces.
How to paint cabinets without sanding.
Before you begin here are the materials you will need to get the job done.
Mom and granny came over to help me get started.
Allow to dry properly and test for adhesion.
Good commercial kits contain a de glosser to remove any older coats of paint on existing cabinetry.
Next scuff sand cabinets doors etc and apply a test sample of sherwin williams extreme bond primer in an inconspicuous area.
Steps for painting kitchen cabinets without sanding follow these steps for painting your cabinets without the added step of sanding them down first.
Pictured here is a quick discussion about the game plan.
First it removes any existing sheen or protective sealant from cabinet drawer and door fronts allowing primer and paint to bond effectively to the surface.
If you prep with the right products you can save yourself the hassle with these tips.
Paint brush use a 3 angled trim brushwood filler fill in any nail holes or dents beforehand for an even finish primer and paint use a cabinet paint see why i recommend benjamin moore cabinet paint here.
Grease cutting cleaner scrubbing sponge wash cloth liquid deglosser screwdriver paint brush silver spray paint paint roller white cabinet enamel painter s tape and thumbtacks.
A special thank you to beyond paint.
Sanding is important for several reasons.
Rust oleum s cabinet transformation kit has everything you need to complete your project including the scrub pad and cloths along with the deglosser bond coat paint decorative glaze this is an optional step that i skipped and protective top coat.
Complete with dirty dishes in the sink.
Smart prime by zinnsser was my favorite but it has been discontinued bullseye 1 2 3 is the current replacement i recommend along with sherwin.
And proof that i don t diy in much more than pjs and flip flops.
Once applied to areas prepped with wood filler or putty it also helps to smooth out any existing scratches dings or nicks.
Yes it is possible to paint cabinets without sanding.
How to paint your bathroom vanity cabinets in one weekend or less without sanding using beyond paint.
A how to video is also included.
The kitchen saturday morning.
Instead of renovating your entire kitchen try giving your cabinets a fresh coat of paint.
Materials for painting cabinets.
And the jury is still out on if this is my forever home or not but this bathroom vanity update with beyond paint definitely has me sold.