Budget-friendly kitchen makeovers! Did you know that you can actually give your kitchen (or bathroom) a new look without costing a fortune? Several have painted their kitchen and bathroom cabinets – and even painted their kitchen counters. You’ll achieve a new look and style, and you’ll probably really fall in love with the outcome.
You can search online for various ways how to achieve this inexpensive kitchen makeover weekend project, but I figured I’d just give you the steps here. This is not something I have personally done yet, but I really want to give it a go!
First, you’ll need the following supplies:
paint (I know, but we have to put that in here) – this gives you that opportunity to really pick some neat colors of paint btw! Get creative!
primer
clear coat paint (optional but gives a nice shine)
paint brushes (you’ll want several, all different sizes)
a ruler
drop cloths (we need to protect that floor)
sandpaper
spackle
latex caulk
dry cloths
clean sponges
cleaner
The first thing when it comes to an inexpensive kitchen makeover is you’ll want to of course remove everything from your kitchen counters. After removing all of your items, clean those counters thoroughly. Once you’re done cleaning the counters, take the knobs and door hinges off of your cabinets, and clean them cabinets thoroughly.
If you’re only planning on painting your kitchen cabinets – then of course you only need to clean the cabinets and vice versa.
After cleaning, give those surfaces time to dry completely. Then brush them with a primer. If you aren’t positive which paint or primer to purchase, talk to your local hardware store. You may be better off bringing in one of your cabinets so they can match you up correctly with your best options. If you need an expert, I can recommend people that can help!
Sand all of your surfaces – normally 100-grit paper will do just fine. This will prepare them and make them smooth for painting. If there are any flaws in your cabinets, fill those flaws with spackle. You will need to allow that spackle to dry, then re-sand to make it smooth.
Rub down especially the cabinet pieces with a clean cloth to ensure all dust and grime are removed. And now, you’re ready for some fun!
Apply your primer. You’ll want to let the primer dry for at least an hour. Once dry, check to make sure nothing needs to be sanded again. Then apply your second coat of primer. Again, let that dry.
Now comes the real fun – the color! Apply your paint. You’ll start to see your hard work come to life with this part! And have fun with it!
Once your color has dried, you can apply your clear coat if you wish. This part is entirely optional but provides a nice shine. If you’re painting your countertop, you should definitely do a clearcoat to protect the surface.
Once everything is dry, you get to enjoy your new look! Then, put your cabinets back together, place your items back on your counter, and step back! You did it and gave your kitchen or bathroom an entirely new look!
