Painting Old Kitchen Cabinets

Painting is quite an interesting job and a lot of people have taken to paint parts of their house and furniture with great excitement. Yet the final outcome has also been one of disappointment as they try to finish the job quite quickly after the initial momentum or interest settles in. They forget one essential thing about painting and that is their unwavering interest is a must for making the paint job a success. Therefore, you should never take painting old kitchen cabinets lightly as the cupboard should be there in your kitchen for a long period of time.

You need to choose from three basic types of paints that are generally used all over the world for painting purpose. They differ due to their degree of durability and the way various elements form their base. The Alkyd-Oil base is the best if you are aiming for durability as it gives the best longevity among the types of paint.

The next in the list is the Acrylic-Latex which has a shorter life span yet it is water base and therefore you can get some of the most fantastic painting effect from this paint. In the case of the third which is powder base namely tinted shellac this is difficult as you need to mix additives and since you need to paint at least two coatings the cost can be far higher than the previous two types. Hence, while painting old kitchen cabinets you must choose your type of paint wisely.

When you choose dark colors you must look at the size of your kitchen as this tends to lessen the space or as it would seem because it absorbs most of the free light rays. Yet they can be cozy and warm for the family to sit together and chat while having a bite of snack or two. In the case with light color the reverse is the case as they reflect almost all the rays of light that falls on them. This is particularly so with white and of- white colors. This makes the kitchen appear spacious to human eyes.

When you paint your old kitchen cabinet they appear not only new but give you the feeling as if you can get relaxation by being there with the other family members. You need to clean the cabinets with soap and water so as to remove stains, marks such that the cabinet could be painted smoothly. Your way of painting old kitchen cabinets would be accepted only when the ultimate product looks top class.