Painting Bathroom Cabinets Without Sanding

They say kitchens and bathrooms sell houses.

Painting bathroom cabinets without sanding.

And the jury is still out on if this is my forever home or not but this bathroom vanity update with beyond paint definitely has me sold. First it removes any existing sheen or protective sealant from cabinet drawer and door fronts allowing primer and paint to bond effectively to the surface. Yes it is possible to paint cabinets without sanding. Buy a cabinet painting kit and get the paint tinted to your preference.

A special thank you to beyond paint. Mom and granny came over to help me get started. I don t know about you but sanding is my least favorite part of any project it takes forever it always leaves my shoulders sore the next day and i just plain don t wanna do it. Allow to dry properly and test for adhesion.

Sanding is important for several reasons. Materials for painting cabinets. Paint brush use a 3 angled trim brushwood filler fill in any nail holes or dents beforehand for an even finish primer and paint use a cabinet paint see why i recommend benjamin moore cabinet paint here. Because of the exceptional adhesion of this product full sanding may not be necessary for most clean paintable surfaces.

Steps for painting kitchen cabinets without sanding follow these steps for painting your cabinets without the added step of sanding them down first. Good commercial kits contain a de glosser to remove any older coats of paint on existing cabinetry. Smart prime by zinnsser was my favorite but it has been discontinued bullseye 1 2 3 is the current replacement i recommend along with sherwin. Before you begin here are the materials you will need to get the job done.

Of course no matter how easy it is to paint cabinets there has always been that pesky step of sanding. Pictured here is a quick discussion about the game plan. And proof that i don t diy in much more than pjs and flip flops. Next scuff sand cabinets doors etc and apply a test sample of sherwin williams extreme bond primer in an inconspicuous area.

Once applied to areas prepped with wood filler or putty it also helps to smooth out any existing scratches dings or nicks. Grease cutting cleaner scrubbing sponge wash cloth liquid deglosser screwdriver paint brush silver spray paint paint roller white cabinet enamel painter s tape and thumbtacks. The kitchen saturday morning. How to paint your bathroom vanity cabinets in one weekend or less without sanding using beyond paint.

A how to video is also included. Complete with dirty dishes in the sink. If you prep with the right products you can save yourself the hassle with these tips.