Are you tired of staring at your kitchen wishing it looked different? Scrolling through pictures of stunning, high-end kitchens on Pinterest, wishing you could achieve that same look—without the $40,000 price tag? Overwhelmed with what the best paint for kitchen cabinets is? Well I've created a guide to walk you through every step of the way including product recommendations, with options!
I’ve painted and completely transformed three kitchens for as little as $1,600 CAD and as much as $2,800 CAD, with the biggest cost savings coming from working with my existing cabinets.
But maybe you love everything about your kitchen except for the cabinets- then this project will cost you even less!
It’s not only a budget-friendly alternative to a full replacement, but it also keeps perfectly good cabinets out of the landfill. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to achieve your dream kitchen makeover, all while keeping your costs low and your results stunning. Whether you're tired of outdated wood tones or worn finishes, a fresh coat of paint can give your space a whole new look.
Hi, I'm Megan Dauphinee, a DIY enthusiast who loves taking on projects around my home, even when I have no experience or clue how to start. I enjoy bringing my community along for the ride and sharing everything I learn along the way. Over the past three years, I’ve painted three kitchens! Each one taught me something new, and I’ve made all the mistakes so you don’t have to.
In this guide, I'll walk you through every step of painting your cabinets with confidence, share the products I’ve used, and give you my honest thoughts. From prep work to the final finish, I’ll help you achieve professional results and create a kitchen you can be proud of!
what is included in this guide
- Provide links to all of the tools and products I recommend for your project from start to finish while providing options including the best paint for kitchen cabinets - with options!
- Answer all of your questions on how steps to prep work depending if you are painting MDF, wood, or already painted cabinets
- Steps to how to prime your cabinets to ensure you have a professional and long lasting finish
- My tips to painting for a quick and easy set up and ensuring you have a professional finish
- Reassemble and putting everything back together while providing some options for hinges and hardware
If you are ready to dive in and paint your kitchen cabinets this guide is exactly what you need to get started!
Before and Afters
Check out my blog post on kitchen number 1, Update My Kitchen Without Replace Cabinets On A Budget
Check out my blog post on kitchen number 3, Painting Over Painted Kitchen Cabinets: A Renovation You'll Love
