If you fol­low home improve­ment trends at all, you already know that paint­ed cab­i­nets are HUGE­LY pop­u­lar. White, blue, gray, green… All types of col­ors are trend­ing, leav­ing plen­ty of room to let your per­son­al­i­ty and per­son­al pref­er­ences shine. 

And if you’re con­sid­er­ing the process for your own home, you might want to check out this arti­cle: Should You Paint Your Kitchen Cab­i­nets?

Today, we want­ed to show­case a project that per­fect­ly exem­pli­fies what the right cab­i­net paint job can do. 

Get­ting ready for cab­i­net paint­ing in Wayne, PA

In this case, our client’s kitchen met all their needs, but had a tired, dat­ed, dark fin­ish. This meant that there was real­ly no need for a messy, expen­sive remod­el-just a new look. 

Here are the before pics:

Our process includ­ed ful­ly prep­ping the space: cov­er­ing floors and coun­ter­tops, mask­ing, and remov­ing cab­i­net doors and draw­er faces. Every­thing that could be removed was brought back to our ded­i­cat­ed spray shop for prep, prim­ing, and paint­ing, let­ting us do the work in a con­trolled space. This trans­lates to a much bet­ter qual­i­ty fin­ish overall. 

We then de-greased, cleaned, sand­ed, prepped, primed, and paint­ed the cab­i­net box­es and island in our client’s kitchen. And here’s what it looks like now!

Which cab­i­net paint col­ors and fin­ish­es did we use?

Here’s a list of exact­ly which paint col­ors and prod­ucts we used, and where:

• Walls – Ben Moore Oxford White in an eggshell finish

• Cab­i­nets – Sher­win Williams SW0055 Light French Gray in a satin finish

Have more ques­tions about cab­i­net painting?

Here are a few of the top FAQ we hear, but please feel free to reach out to us direct­ly if your ques­tion isn’t on the list. We’d love to chat with you!

Q: Can I paint my kitchen cab­i­nets myself, or should I hire a professional?

A: While it is tech­ni­cal­ly pos­si­ble to paint your kitchen cab­i­nets your­self, it’s a dif­fi­cult and time-con­sum­ing process that requires care­ful prepa­ra­tion, patience, and atten­tion to detail. Not to men­tion spe­cial­ized tools and exper­tise. Hir­ing a pro­fes­sion­al can save you time and has­sle and ensure a high-qual­i­ty finish-it’s def­i­nite­ly the way to go.

Q: What’s the best type of paint to use on kitchen cabinets?

A: The best type of paint to use on kitchen cab­i­nets is a high-qual­i­ty, durable, and wash­able paint that can stand up to the wear and tear of dai­ly use. Look for paints specif­i­cal­ly designed for cab­i­netry or choose a high-qual­i­ty latex or oil-based paint.

Q: Do I need to sand my cab­i­nets before paint­ing them?

A: Yes, it’s impor­tant to sand your cab­i­nets before paint­ing to ensure a smooth, even fin­ish. Sand­ing also helps the paint adhere prop­er­ly to the sur­face. Prep is 80% of the process!

Q: Should I remove the cab­i­net doors and hard­ware before painting?

A: Yes, it’s a good idea to remove the cab­i­net doors and hard­ware before paint­ing to ensure a pro­fes­sion­al-look­ing fin­ish. This also makes it eas­i­er to reach all areas of the cab­i­net and ensures that the paint is applied evenly.

Q: Can I change the col­or of my cab­i­nets when paint­ing them?

A: Yes, paint­ing your kitchen cab­i­nets is a great way to update the look of your kitchen and change the col­or scheme. Be sure to choose a paint col­or that com­ple­ments your kitchen’s over­all design and style.

Q: How long does it take to paint kitchen cabinets?

A: The time it takes to paint kitchen cab­i­nets varies depend­ing on the size of your kitchen and the com­plex­i­ty of the project. On aver­age, it can take any­where from a few days to a week or more to com­plete the paint­ing process.