4 Things You Should Think About Before Painting Your Kitchen
Start With La Pine ACE Hardware When It Comes to DIY Paint Projects
It is time for a fresh coat of paint in your kitchen? Before starting your DIY paint project and choosing your paint color, read through our blog for some things to think about before painting. When it comes to quality paints, work with our team at La Pine ACE Hardware to find the perfect shade for your project!
The Surface
You want to make sure that the surface you’re painting is ready. If there’s wallpaper on the walls, make sure you properly remove it. If you’re painting your kitchen cabinets, unpainted, stained, or unfinished wood cabinets work as the best base for painting. If you already know that you’re going to want to paint your kitchen cabinets before you’ve even picked out your cabinets, opt for unfinished wood that will make painting a breeze. That doesn’t mean you can’t paint non-wood or glossy cabinets. But before applying your paint, you’ll want to use a liquid sander to degloss the surface to leave you with paint that will last longer!
Take Your Time Prepping
When it comes to painting your kitchen, don’t rush! It’s important to spend your time prepping your surfaces and your space, saving you time down the road! When you’ve thoroughly protected your surfaces and have all of the tools on hand, you’ll notice that you can spend less time painting!
Don’t Forget to Prime!
When you take the time to paint your kitchen, you want to make sure it lasts, especially if you’re using high quality paint or going from a dark color to a light color. Prime is a base coat that is applied to help prepare the surface for the paint. Once your walls are primed, then you can easily apply your paint for a clean and long-lasting finish!
Choose Quality Paint
When you’re at the store ready to buy a can of paint, it can be tempting to reach for the cheapest type. But if you're taking the time to transform your kitchen, make sure it will last! Splurge for that higher quality can of paint and you’ll notice that you have better coverage and longer lasting results. That way, when you’re done with your entire DIY paint project, you can sit back and truly enjoy your final results!
At La Pine ACE Hardware, we know a thing or two about paint. When it comes to any of your DIY paint projects, from your kitchen to any room in your home, work with our team to find quality paint and all of the tools you need to get the job done right.