Give Your Kitchen Cabinets A Fresh Sparkle

Cabinets are a key feature in any modern kitchen; hence they need to appeal at all times. So, if you're bored with the drab and boring looks of your kitchen, perhaps it's time to give the cabinets a facelift! Perhaps, a thorough cleaning will do the trick, while a good paint job would certainly bring back that sparkle.

Even without having to bring in the professionals, there are many DIY ideas that you could utilize to bring back that lost sparkle to those colorless and drab cabinets in your kitchen. The 2006 Guide to Planning Kitchens and Bathrooms, prepared by the Independent Living Centre, New South Wales has invaluable ideas and suggestions on kitchen designing.

Thoroughly Clean the Kitchen Cabinets

• Any amount of grease and grime remaining on your cabinet surfaces will interfere with the final refinishing. Therefore painstakingly get all grease spots removed before you start any painting. • Taking care not to damage the cabinet surfaces, gently sand away old and peeling paint until the touch becomes smooth and even. • Once the sanding is over, wipe the wood using a damp cloth to get rid of any remaining particles of dust.

Cleaning the Cabinet Hardware

Unless if you're planning on replacing the cabinet hardware, having it thoroughly cleaned will give your cabinets a fresh sparkle. Soak the hardware in soapy water for some time, and then scrub them lightly using a soft brush. After drying them, apply some good quality and durable polish.

Priming your Cabinets

For best final results, you may need to prime your cabinets before you commence with the painting. Priming protectively seals the cabinet wood, covers any persistent stains, blemishes, and knots.

Painting the Cabinets

If your work involves disturbing old paint, it is vital that you protect yourself from the exposure to toxins normally found in old paint. Besides meeting the requirements of Australian Standard 1716 of the Australian Department of Environment, using a suitable respirator and protective clothing ensures you are protected from potential harm. To attain the best outcomes use a paint sprayer for that smooth, even and glossy appearance.

Suggested Cabinet Themes and Colours

As you go about preparing and updating the cabinet surfaces, it's important to ensure that the new colours you select match and rhyme with the colour of your kitchen walls. You may consider some of the following colour blends and combinations as you to paint or re-paint your cabinets.

1. Colourful Cabinets and White Walls

Brighten up the kitchen space using colourful cabinets and white walls. Bright cabinet colours such as red, green, canary yellow or pale green and light gray-blue will contrast nicely against white walls to create a fine retro design.

2. White Cabinets against Earth Tone Walls White cabinets always appear attractive with almost any wall colour, although most earth tone walls would nicely support a variety of colour themes.

3. Gray Cabinets against Antique White Walls For that contemporary design, you could opt for a gray and white colour scheme. Gray-painted cabinets look quite charming with stainless appliances as the gray tones creates harmony and unity in the kitchen.

4. Brown Cabinets and Lighter Walls Brown painted cabinets with light colour walls will give your cabinets that beautifully resemble natural dark wood.


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