Have you stepped into your kitchen in the last few weeks and thought you could use more color? If so, you are not alone. Colorfully painted kitchen cabinets are a hot trend right now in home decor, to the point that HGTV released a step-by-step guide to the painting process this winter! However, just because you want to paint your kitchen cabinets does not mean you should — at least not before reading the argument for each side and getting painting tips from the pros. 2 Reasons to Paint Your Cabinets — And 2 Reasons Not To Paint WANT TO PAINT YOUR KITCHEN CABINETS? Read This Crash Course First
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The Pros:
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You could increase your home’s value. Painted cabinets are hot, and buyers may be willing to pay a premium for them (unless they dislike your color choice). Plus, light-colored cabinets may make your kitchen seem bigger. If you are unhappy with your cabinets, you will save money. Painting cabinets yourself is time-consuming but much cheaper than springing for brand-new wood.
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The Cons:
• Painting cabinets is a total pain. Painting your cabinets yourself means disassembling them, making your kitchen unusable for days, and doing hours of manual labor. You can avoid some of this hassle by hiring a professional, but the price of the job will increase. • Your mistakes might haunt you or you will regret your color choice. Maybe your paint job will be uneven, or maybe that primer spill just will not come out of your grout. These are risks if you choose to paint. Painting Tips and Tricks 1. Deep-clean before you paint. According to HGTV, cleaning your cabinets before you sand them is NOT a waste of effort. In fact, cleaning your cabinets is a vital step to remove grease that could ruin your paint job. 2. Label every panel and draw a cabinet map. Trust us — numbering all of your drawers and doors makes reassembly easy. If you do not label, you will end up crying on the kitchen floor in a cabinet puzzle. 3. Get scientific about your finishes. According to Remodelista, you should “forget matte and eggshell finishes and opt for semi-gloss, gloss, or satin instead — hardy finishes that are easy to clean.”
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