Kitchen cabinets really take a beating, between constant pulling in and out, water droplets during washing, coffee splatters, nicks and scratches, and fingerprints from children. You will definitely need to refresh your cabinets from time to time. In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how to make your kitchen cabinets look like new, with just a little facelift using paint.

The first thing to ask yourself is whether I should use latex paint or oil paint. Latex paint is the more common of the two, but the great thing about oil-based paint is that it’s really easy to keep clean. So in places like the kitchen and bathroom where disinfection is an issue, you may want to consider using oil paint instead. Now you have to keep in mind that oil paint is harder to follow and harder to paint. Oil paint is harder to clean if you make a mistake, while mistakes with latex paint can be fixed with soap and water.

The airbrush paint application method will have the best effect on your kitchen cabinets, but it can be difficult to work with. Be sure to cover all areas of your kitchen that you don’t intend to paint. You have the option to rent or purchase the spray equipment; however, make sure you understand the instructions, so you don’t end up in a big mess.

The second important thing to consider is all the work you need to do on your cabinets before you even start painting. You should remove all cabinet doors, which makes it much easier to paint both the exterior and interior of the cabinets. You should also thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the cabinet, sanding if necessary, before applying paint.

Be sure to mark which cabinet door goes where, as you don’t want to have to guess when you’re going to put them back on. If you have any scratches or nicks, be sure to fill this in before painting to ensure you get a smooth painting surface. You can also sand the doors to ensure you have the best surface.

Now that you have the knowledge, it’s up to you to do the work. I hope you have a little fun with this home improvement project.