How to Paint Oak Kitchen Cupboards
Your kitchen cupboards take abuse almost every other day. The cupboards are opened and closed regular, which can wreak havoc on the paint. Humidity can also change the look of the cupboard but they can be easily repaired with paint.
How to Paint Oak Kitchen Cupboards
Materials Needed
- Dish detergent
- Bucket
- Sponge
- Screwdriver
- Painter’s tape
- 220 grit sandpaper
- Cloth
- Oil based primer
- Paint stirrer
- Paintbrush
- Latex paint
- Fill a small bucket with water and add dish detergent. Use a sponge and the cleaning solution to clean thoroughly clean the cupboards. Make sure you clean the doors, drawers and the face of the cupboards.
- Use clean water to rinse the cupboards and allow them to completely dry. Use a screwdriver to remove the hinges and hardware. Place them to the side for reinstallation later.
- Cover the inside of the door with painter’s tape. Cover the area behind the drawer fronts with the tape as well. Use 220 grit sandpaper to sand the doors and front of the drawers on the cupboards. Use a damp cloth to wipe away any sanding particles.
- Open a can of oil based primer and mix it with a paint stirrer. Apply the primer over the doors and the front of the drawers on the cupboards using a paintbrush. You may need a small foam roller for hard to reach areas. Allow the primer to dry for 24 hours. Apply a second coat of primer and allow it to dry for 24 hours.
- Remove the lid from a can of latex paint and mix it with a paint stirrer. Apply the paint over the cupboards. Allow the paint to dry for 24 hours. Apply two additional coats of paint but allow each coat to dry for 24 hours before applying the next coat.
- Allow the surface to cure for one week. Replace the hardware, doors and the front of the drawers.