Does your kitchen feel boring? Dull? Are you looking for a cost-effective way to jazz it up a bit? Try repainting the cabinets. Repainting kitchen cabinets in NJ is an excellent way of improving the overall theme and look of the kitchen without breaking the bank.
Although cost-effective, repainting the cabinets is pretty time-consuming; botch the color or the paint job, and you’re looking at both wasted time and money. But fret not, as an experienced decorator, I’ve prepared this simple article to help you get it right the first time.
The Right Color
You’ll find myriads of painting schemes on the internet, experimenting with different combinations of colors. Since our goal is efficiency rather than flamboyancy, I would recommend that you stay away from such experimental schemes, especially when repainting kitchen cabinets in NJ; instead, choose one of the following:
Monochrome Schemes
Monochrome schemes are for people looking for something simple and refined. Just match your color wheel with the color of the walls and pick lighter or darker shades. Lighter shades accent the walls, while the darker variety will draw attention to the cabinets themselves. Since the cabinets will be the same color as the wall, monotonous schemes are the safest choice when choosing a color.
Complimentary Schemes
On the color wheel, opposite the color of your walls, lies its compliment. Bold and adventurous, complementary pairs are among the top choice of any interior designer. Just make sure that one color is dominant (darker shade) and the other an accent (lighter shade).
Analogous Schemes
Adjacent to the color of your walls, analogous colors is perfect if you’re looking for something different but not as bold as complimentary colors.
Painting the Cabinets
Whether you’re looking to do it yourself or just keep a watchful eye, follow this step-by-step guide for repainting kitchen cabinets in NJ.
- Completely remove and disassemble the cabinets because painting the cabinets while they’re attached to the walls can cause spots and blotches.
- You’ll get a rough and uneven finish if you paint without removing the old base. Therefore, for a smooth and even finish, the cabinets must be sanded to the wood.
- Apply a thin coat of primer to ensure that the paint doesn’t flake and properly adheres to the wood.
- Once the primer has dried, paint the cabinets using quick unidirectional strokes. Try to apply at least 2 coats.
- Reassemble and reattach the cabinets only after the paint has dried.
Conclusion
Unless you’re someone experienced in repainting woodworks, hire a professional. A lot of people think about painting cabinets themselves, resulting in bad paint jobs. If the main reason is to save money, you’ll spend more on tools that you may never need again than what you may pay for the labor.
As for my professional recommendation, I suggest you hire a professional for all of your painting needs, whether it’s your cabinets, your walls, or even your car.
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