If you've been shopping for a new kitchen cabinet recently, you know that it's often more economical to enrich your old kitchen cabinets than to buy a new one. Here are 8 tips that will make your kitchen cabinet overhaul a great success.
1. Remove the paint with a chemical stripper
If your cabinet is painted, remove the paint with a chemical stripper. If your cabinet is stained or varnished, clean the surface properly or remove most stains or varnish with chemicals.
2. Release the door
Remove the door from the cabinet and remove the handle and the hardware. It would be much easier if you put flat doors to do it.
3. Look at the damage of the closet
Check to see how much damage there is in the closet. If there is only minor damage, such as dark stains around the door handle, simply clean the area. Use synthetic steel wool pads as it will not hurt your finger or get caught on the wood grain.
4. Painting
Dip the pad on paint thinner, mineral spirit, or turpentine, and rub the stain. Then gently rub the entire surface, clean and drain so that the new finish will stick.
5. Clean the surface
After you clean the surface and remove the dark stain, clean the oil-based and clean surfaces like Minwax. All clear finishes are low-smelling and mostly available in a glossy or satin coating. Apply some coats for thicker finishing.
6. Remove the stain
If you feel the need to repeat more than just a few stained areas, use a chemical cleaner - a strong solvent cleaner that dissolves and removes parts of the old varnish. Ask an expert at the local paint shop to suggest good quality refinisher.
7. Use synthetic steel wool pads to scrub the small area
If you use these chemicals, work in a small area, and rub the ends with a synthetic steel wool pad. Chemical refinisher will eliminate the end result and even remove the color of wood and stains. Rinse pad on more refinisher when clogged with a dirty finish.
8. Check back to find a surface that is not smooth and dirty
The surface of the cabinet should be smooth and evenly after you rub the entire surface. If you do not find it, just clean the entire cabinet with a long smile and overlap with clean and clean steel wool with long, overlapping streaks. Most of the color of the stain will remain, and the wood will be very smooth.
It's very important that you wear protective clothing and make sure your work area is well-ventilated as you clean your closet. And do not forget to follow all the security measures on the product label refinishing.
By following the 8 tips above, you will surely enjoy the newly renovated and beautiful kitchen cabinets for years.
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