Last week, I had fun showing you our black kitchen cabinets. Many of you wanted to know how to paint cabinets. I have to tell you that I did not paint our cabinets myself for three reasons: I am impatient, I am sloppy, and we had some extra money to hire someone.
I have painted cabinets in a couple of bathrooms. But I’ll leave the real tutorials to those who know a thing or two. Google it if you want the technical. I’m good for a few tips, though.
First and most importantly, buy some black poster board and hot glue it to the cabinets to see what they will look like. Don’t skip this step.
Take the doors off. But leave the cabinets on. Very technical, I am.
Sanding? Eh. Maybe a little. But cleaning them is more important, really.
Use a gray or black primer (if you are painting them a dark color).
When the doors go back on, they may not hang exactly as they used to. Get over it. It’s okay.
Don’t paint the inside of the cabinets. Unless you want to be painting for 17 years straight. Then definitely paint the inside.
Know that some people will still like it better the other way. And some people will tell you that it is not okay to paint cabinets. Learn to be okay with that.
By far, the most repeated comment I received on that post went something like this: I love your cabinets and would love to paint mine, but I’m too afraid.
Uhhh, what? Seriously, girls. It’s time to take back the house, put on our big girl pants and face that fear. Was I afraid? A little. Why? What if I didn’t like it? What if people laughed at me? And what if it was wrong? Besides, there was plenty of opposition.
My father-in-law said not to paint the cabinets.
My realtor man said not to paint the cabinets.
And yes, even the painter said not to paint the cabinets.
But all of these people had two things in common: they were all men and none of them live in my house.
I could have left them the way they were, pleased to know that my realtor, father in law and painter’s wishes were being met. Or. OR? I could do what I wanted to do and love my kitchen. You know what I chose.
If your husband is the man who doesn’t want you to paint the cabinets? Well, I can’t help you there. Lucky I’ve got The Man who thought it was a great idea. But maybe if you find enough before and after photos to show him, he can be convinced.
If you need more inspiration and courage, check out this post written by The Nester. She knows how to face nesting fears head on and shoot them point blank with a hot glue gun.
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And due to the fact that Kimba is closing the internet on Friday, I’ll announce the gift card winner on Monday. Or Saturday. I haven’t decided yet.
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